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 termed ‘the 2012 phenomenon’. Of course, like many doomsday prophesies, the predictions did not come…
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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 almost 400 years ago. During the 1600’s Europe and the UK were ravaged by the…
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Working in the travel industry has provided me with many opportunities that I would never have sought out for myself. I’ve ridden in a NASCAR pace car at 125 miles an hour, stood on the top Kicking Horse Mt in South Dakota and danced with crabs in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. All of…
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Do you have family or friends in the Greater Vancouver Area? If you do, we are making it easy for them to join you on your next Wells Gray Tours travel adventure. Social media forums such as Facebook have allowed us to easily stay connected or reconnect with those that we have shared past adventures…
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If you follow our blogs, you may remember that in December of 2017 I wrote one called “It’s No Ferry Tale” about the reestablishment of the much needed ferry route from Port Hardy to Bella Coola. This very important water route provides travellers with access to not only spectacular scenery, but an alternate route for…
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This holiday is packed with blue skies, shimmering waters, ocean breezes and coastlines storied in history and culture…… What country is said to have more masterpieces per square mile than any other country in the world? — Italy What country invited the neck tie and the world’s first torpedo? — Croatia The capital city of…
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The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is the eastern most in Canada and the island of Newfoundland is separated from Labrador by the Strait of Belle Isle. Over seven thousand smaller islands are within the provincial boundaries. Referred to as “The Rock“ by locals, Newfoundland is an island rich in geography, history and customs. Cruising…
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Despite snowy weather, our annual staff retreat in Calgary was deemed a success by all attendees. This year’s hosts for our meeting were Travel Alberta and the downtown International Hotel in Calgary. We were very lucky to have Travel Alberta team member Samantha Bos help with all the planning. Cameron Wood, who is the Manager…
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Any time of year, history and colonial culture come together in the seaside towns and cities of New England. Nestled among the mountains, valleys and coastlines in the states of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island, lies the birthplace of the United States of America. New England is the oldest region in…
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I love to travel, and working in the industry has offered me an array of wonderful experiences and memories. The more places I visit, people and cultures I encounter, the more I find myself curious about my own country, the province I call home and the places and stories that are pivotal to our past….
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