Month: January 2015

  • The Ultimate Canadian Candy List

    The Ultimate Canadian Candy List

    It’s late January, meaning a lot of us have fallen off the “Get Healthy New Years Resolution” bandwagon. Let’s celebrate failure today by going over the wicked world of Canadian candy. This is sort of a continuation on my last post on 17 delicious items of Canadian Junk Food. I’m concentrating primarily on Canadian chocolate bars, Canadian Candy,…

  • Daybi talks Rap, Arts, & Culture on the Kahnawake Mohawk Reserve

    Daybi talks Rap, Arts, & Culture on the Kahnawake Mohawk Reserve

    I was away in British Columbia for the last 5 days enjoying some snowboarding, which unfortunately pushed my Sunday Canadian Travel Video back by a day. This week’s video features Daybi, one of Canada’s well known rap artists. Montreal film director Mathieu Favreau’s most recent video on Canadian rapper and media artist Daybi is a tribute…

  • These 15 Balaclavas Will Make You Laugh and Keep You Warm

    These 15 Balaclavas Will Make You Laugh and Keep You Warm

    Whether you’re keeping warm on the slopes, shovelling the driveway, or hiding your face from your upcoming bank heist. A balaclava is a must-own item for anyone dealing with cold weather. While you can always find a plain jane face-warmer at just about any outdoor store, sometimes you want something more. Something quirkey, weird, fightening,…

  • Vice International Covers Prohibition in Northern Canada

    Vice International Covers Prohibition in Northern Canada

    Nunavut is a beautiful arctic territory, isolated from the rest of Canada with its own culture and language. While expensive for most to visit, over 30,000 people call Nunavut home. It’s widely known, however, that despite strict alcohol laws, this territory suffers from some serious social problems. This week’s Sunday Canadian Travel Video is going to cover some of…

  • Kayaking with Belugas in Churchill, Manitoba

    Kayaking with Belugas in Churchill, Manitoba

    The tip of my paddle sliced through the cold arctic waters of the Hudson River, a loud burst of air and mist erupted from the water. I watched as a smooth, silky white body of one of Churchill Manitoba’s yearly visitors, the belugas, gently peeked out of the water. As I swivelled my head I…

  • 5 Snowboarding Tips That’ll Keep You From Dying

    5 Snowboarding Tips That’ll Keep You From Dying

    We’re going to talk about snowboard safety here – no, wait just there. Don’t go clicking away. Safety isn’t the most exciting topic to write about – I know, but if you’re new to the sport, or just a smart ass know-it-all who’s too cool for helmets, let’s get things straight. This sport is a…

  • American’s Trying Canadian Snacks For First Time

    American’s Trying Canadian Snacks For First Time

    It’s safe to say that Canada has some curious snacks and treats. From the sweet, the salty, to the eyebrow raising. American’s visiting Canada are often surprised that while we’re only a short drive away, that border is actually a gateway to a whole new world of food not available in America. The smart folks at Buzzfeed…

  • Newlywed 101: Planning a Trip Without Hassle

    Long-wedded couples make marriage look easy, but every pair of spouses will tell you that what they know they learned while they were newlyweds. It may be called the honeymoon period, but the first few years after marriage are supposedly the most difficult to survive. While you may continue to spend lazy weekend afternoons simply gazing…

  • 16 Winter Activities to Enjoy in Canada

    16 Winter Activities to Enjoy in Canada

    Short on things to do in Canada during the winter? Check out some of these popular winter activities in Canada. Winter is a tough time of the year for everyone. It’s sometimes easier and more appealing to just hunker down in the warmth of your home and avoid the cold outdoors. Pushing yourself in the…