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...
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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...
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Not only does Vancouver Island play host to our province’s capital but also to one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. There are rainforests, marshes and meadows, mountains, rivers and beautiful beaches. The diversity of this ecosystem creates habitats for...
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Travelling by rail is reminiscent of a bygone era. The railways of yesterday were the link to the Wild West, gold fields and an integral component of the Industrial Revolution. At its peak, it was the easiest, fastest and certainly...
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I have been making New Year’s resolutions since I was a child and when I had children of my own, I encouraged them to do the same, set three goals, write them down and make them achievable. Copies were then...
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In 2018 the much needed ferry route from Port Hardy to Bella Coola will be re-established. This very important water route provides travellers with access to not only spectacular scenery, but an alternate route for goods and a circular route...
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Living in the southern interior or on Vancouver Island usually means only a few months of cold winter weather. I love winter and its special seasonal activities; like snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, but only for about a month,...
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There’s no question that there is something nostalgic that pulls on your heart strings when you think of making a trans-Atlantic voyage. In school we learn about Italian explorer, navigator and sailor Christopher Columbus, who on a Spanish Galleon in...
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A winter escape in January is the perfect time to take a break from the cold, as It is the usually the coldest and snowiest month in BC’s interior. Leaving home after spending the Christmas Holidays and New Year’s with...
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I am sure you have all heard the advertisements featuring Samuel Jackson or Jennifer Garner saying, “What’s in Your Wallet?” in order to promote owning a specific credit card. What I’d like to talk about is “What’s in your wallet...
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