Tag: Nature
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Avoid Travel Pressure: The Importance of the How
In many ways, travel is an extension of who you are. Where you plan to go, how you plan to get there, and what you want to do all illustrate fundamental aspects of your personality. These components change over time, as our knowledge grows and we narrow down what we want most out of an…
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11 Things To Do in Whitehorse, Yukon
Whitehorse, a northern city with a very cool name. While it’s not a huge city, Whitehorse has a cute main street with shops, cafes, restaurants, but most importantly, this city is surrounded by the wild Yukon. Whitehorse is filled with things to do, from the history of the Klondike, mounting biking trails, hiking trails, and some…
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The Wild Within: British, Columbia
Okay, so I’m a day late again on my Sunday Canadian Travel video series. But I have an excuse. I was woodcarving all Friday night and Saturday morning/afternoon. Once Sunday rolled around, I decided to have a lazy day and avoid my computer all together. I’m happy to have found this video though, and sharing it a…
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Where to spot Bears in Canada
When backpackers in Canada find out that I’m a Canadian, they assume that I have seen everything you could possibly see in this country. While I’ve seen a fair amount, I still feel as if I haven’t scratched the surface. One of the big questions I always get asked is “Have you seen a polar bear?”…
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Photo Du Jour – Sunsets, Power Lines, and Saskatchewan Silhouettes
After being surrounded by the the tall (but increadibly awesome) trees of Ontario for a while, coming to Saskatchewan was a breathe of wide open air. I borrowed some family wheels and hit the road running. Touring this province is no easy task. Hours upon hours between stops, long and exhausting highways, and if you’re not…
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Need Inspiration to Travel In Canada? Check out the National Parks Project!
The other day I was browsing online looking for Matt Mays tour schedule, knowing he typically plays in Halifax during the summer. While on his website I saw a banner for The National Parks Project that he was involved in. Curious as to why I’d never heard of it, I clicked. I was then greeted by…
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Stop Polar Bear Hunting
Canada has a strange relationship with polar bears. We Canadians love the fact that we have them, we use them in everything from Company Logos, to Sporting teams, we proudly have them stamped on our Toonie, but for some reason the government of Canada thinks it’s okay to allow game hunter’s, particularly those from the…
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Environmental Jobs in Canada
Many people consider Canada a leader in Environmental preservation, although this is normally quite true statistically speaking, there is still lots of Eco-work out there for those willing to help. Eco Canada has a great job board dedicated to Environmental Jobs. There are countless different areas one can apply for, anything from Lab Technicians and…
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Kermode Bear – Canada’s Spirit Bear
Just recently Steve Kozlowski, a wildlife photographer for 18 years, captured this amazing photo of a Kermode Bear. The Kermode Bears are otherwise known as the Spirit Bear or Ursus americanus kermodei. They are rarely seen, as their habitat has been diminishing for years. The photographer caught this just outside of his tent. The Tsimshian…