The disappearance of the Franklin Expedition In 1845, British explorer Captain Sir John Franklin and his crew of 129 men left England aboard two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, in hopes of being the first Europeans to navigate through...
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Now that spring has sprung, we’re all daydreaming about our summer plans. To get you started on your summer bucket list, here are a few fun and unique events across Canada we think you should check out this summer. Montréal...
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Living in BC, it’s more than likely you’ve visited Washington State at some point, but have you really explored the destinations and experiences that make the state so unique? Most visitors from BC make a beeline for Seattle to shop,...
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With a large group of close girlfriends, I’ve organized and attended my fair share of ladies weekend trips—everything from bachelorette parties, to birthday trips, summer getaways, and ski holidays. Now that my best friends are scattered around the world, these...
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Choosing my favourite city in the United States isn’t difficult—San Francisco, with its dramatic weather, beautiful neighbourhoods, and unique blend of cultures, is unmatched for me. For two summers, when I was in University, I lived just south of San...
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For the New Year, 1981 by Denise Levertov I have a small grain of hope– one small crystal that gleams clear colors out of transparency. I need more. I break off a fragment to send you. Please take this grain...
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Before meeting my husband and his family, who are Danish-Canadians, I had no experience with Scandinavian Christmas traditions. My understanding of Christmas was limited to the typical North American customs. My husband’s family does things a little differently. They celebrate,...
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Cruising the Panama Canal is on most cruise-lovers’ bucket lists. And for good reason! As one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, it’s something every traveller should experience at least once. Before joining Wells Gray Tours, I...
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The ancient Mayan civilization was a hot topic a few years ago when the Mayan calendar system came to an end, inspiring some to believe that the world would end on December 21, 2012. The media hype that ensued was later...
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In 2020 the 42nd Passion Play will be performed in the small Bavarian town of Oberammergau. Every 10 years from May to October, the play is performed to bring to life the story of Christ and fill a promise made...
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