Finnish Culture in Thunder Bay, Ontario

There is a Finnish saying that, if pine tar and the steam of the sauna won’t cure you, then nothing will. It’s an idea that still envelops Thunder Bay, Ont. “Who doesn’t like the heat?” asks Allan Onchulenko, co-owner of Kangas Sauna. “It’s the feeling afterward. You...

The Best Major League Baseball Stadiums

Major League Baseball’s 30 home fields are testaments to the cities where they are located. They have evolved from odd-shaped structures, built where land was available, to modern monuments. Here are some you need to visit.

Where to Stay in Ucluelet

Where to Stay in Ucluelet

Whether you’re looking for a private cabin for the whole family or a studio suite for just you and your dog, Ukee has something for every traveller.

The Best Major League Baseball Stadiums

Major League Baseball’s 30 home fields are testaments to the cities where they are located. They have evolved from odd-shaped structures, built where land was available, to modern monuments. Here are some you need to visit.

5 Arcade Bars in Canada With Great Food and Drinks

GRETA Edmonton, Alberta With more than 50 vintage and modern arcade games, Greta merges old-school fun with contemporary dining trends. The international, street food-inspired menu includes dishes such as a Big Mac Poutine and Butter Chicken Bites, featuring...

Recipe: Portland-Inspired Doughnuts

North America’s doughnut renaissance seems to have galvanized in Portland, where Voodoo Doughnut opened its first shop in 2003, offering fun, crunchy cerealed varieties. Voodoo Doughnut masters advise rolling yeast dough evenly, and say a perfect doughnut will have a...

Skateboarding Culture in Dogtown, Los Angeles

In the January 1978 issue of SkateBoarder magazine, a photograph showed Tony Alva grabbing the deck of his skateboard with one hand and floating about five inches above the granite tile coping of The Dog Bowl, an empty swimming pool in Santa Monica, Calif. For the...

6 Things to Do in La Jolla, California

1. Shop for Dr. Seuss souvenirs at Legends Gallery Browse quirky stores, stylish boutiques and distinctive galleries along Prospect Street, Girard Avenue and the rest of the downtown “village” district. Be sure to pay a visit to Legends Gallery, which features the...

Cheap Things to Eat in Boston

Finding a bite to eat in this city’s colourful and diverse neighbourhoods doesn’t need to be expensive. Here are some tasty, wallet-friendly options—all less than US$14.

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Paris, France

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Paris, France

Many eateries near Paris’ biggest attractions trade purely on their location. But, being close to a hot spot shouldn’t mean compromising on quality. We found some of the city’s best restaurants to ensure you enjoy an authentic and delicious Parisian meal.

Recipe: Barcelona Bombas

There are few things more culinary iconic in Barcelona than a late
afternoon or early evening spent enjoying tapas and sipping wine.

Recipe: Portland-Inspired Doughnuts

North America’s doughnut renaissance seems to have galvanized in Portland, where Voodoo Doughnut opened its first shop in 2003, offering fun, crunchy cerealed varieties. Voodoo Doughnut masters advise rolling yeast dough evenly, and say a perfect doughnut will have a...

Recipe: Portland-Inspired Doughnuts

North America’s doughnut renaissance seems to have galvanized in Portland, where Voodoo Doughnut opened its first shop in 2003, offering fun, crunchy cerealed varieties. Voodoo Doughnut masters advise rolling yeast dough evenly, and say a perfect doughnut will have a...

Skateboarding Culture in Dogtown, Los Angeles

In the January 1978 issue of SkateBoarder magazine, a photograph showed Tony Alva grabbing the deck of his skateboard with one hand and floating about five inches above the granite tile coping of The Dog Bowl, an empty swimming pool in Santa Monica, Calif. For the...

Where to Stay, What to Do and Where to Eat in Manchester, UK

Hotels For history lovers: Great John Street Hotel Located in a red-brick Victorian schoolhouse, the Great John Street Hotel is close to the city centre. Its luxurious accommodations include crystal-chandeliered suites and former classrooms transformed into stylish...

Learning to Love Scotch On Islay, Scotland

Salt. Smoke. Seaweed. I consider these strong, yet pleasing aromas with my nose plunged deep inside a snifter of whisky. “Now, take a sip and write down what you taste—whatever comes to mind,” instructs John Campbell, manager at the Laphroaig Distillery. I am taking...

10 Photos That Will Transport You to Belize

10 Photos That Will Transport You to Belize

Paddling at sunset in Tobacco Caye. Paddling from Tobacco Caye to Bird Island to see the magnificent local frigate birds in action. Hanging out at Tobacco Caye Paradise Lodge (yes, those are dreamy over-the-water cabanas.) Island Expeditions' instructor Kimike Smith...

Recipe: Portland-Inspired Doughnuts

North America’s doughnut renaissance seems to have galvanized in Portland, where Voodoo Doughnut opened its first shop in 2003, offering fun, crunchy cerealed varieties. Voodoo Doughnut masters advise rolling yeast dough evenly, and say a perfect doughnut will have a...

Skateboarding Culture in Dogtown, Los Angeles

In the January 1978 issue of SkateBoarder magazine, a photograph showed Tony Alva grabbing the deck of his skateboard with one hand and floating about five inches above the granite tile coping of The Dog Bowl, an empty swimming pool in Santa Monica, Calif. For the...

Mexico’s Magic Towns

My husband and I squeeze in to a taxi with another Canadian traveller in Puerto Vallarta. Our mutual destination is Sayulita, a beach town an hour from the city that entices tourists seeking a slice of coastal Mexican paradise. As the vehicle spirits us north on a...

6 Things to Do in La Jolla, California

1. Shop for Dr. Seuss souvenirs at Legends Gallery Browse quirky stores, stylish boutiques and distinctive galleries along Prospect Street, Girard Avenue and the rest of the downtown “village” district. Be sure to pay a visit to Legends Gallery, which features the...

The Best Major League Baseball Stadiums

Major League Baseball’s 30 home fields are testaments to the cities where they are located. They have evolved from odd-shaped structures, built where land was available, to modern monuments. Here are some you need to visit.

Recipe: Portland-Inspired Doughnuts

North America’s doughnut renaissance seems to have galvanized in Portland, where Voodoo Doughnut opened its first shop in 2003, offering fun, crunchy cerealed varieties. Voodoo Doughnut masters advise rolling yeast dough evenly, and say a perfect doughnut will have a...

The History of the Margarita

The History of the Margarita

The margarita was invented in Mexico, but no one is sure exactly who first shook up this famous fiesta refreshment. Some say Baja bartender Carlos “Danny” Herrera created it in 1938, while others claim it was Dallas socialite Margaret Sames who first mixed tequila...

Recipe: Portland-Inspired Doughnuts

North America’s doughnut renaissance seems to have galvanized in Portland, where Voodoo Doughnut opened its first shop in 2003, offering fun, crunchy cerealed varieties. Voodoo Doughnut masters advise rolling yeast dough evenly, and say a perfect doughnut will have a...

Skateboarding Culture in Dogtown, Los Angeles

In the January 1978 issue of SkateBoarder magazine, a photograph showed Tony Alva grabbing the deck of his skateboard with one hand and floating about five inches above the granite tile coping of The Dog Bowl, an empty swimming pool in Santa Monica, Calif. For the...

Mexico’s Magic Towns

My husband and I squeeze in to a taxi with another Canadian traveller in Puerto Vallarta. Our mutual destination is Sayulita, a beach town an hour from the city that entices tourists seeking a slice of coastal Mexican paradise. As the vehicle spirits us north on a...

Prince George

Destinations - Canada - British Columbia - Prince George
Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

by | Jul 8, 2009 | - none -, Prince George

The mountain pine beetle, Dendroctorus ponderosae, isn’t much bigger than the head of a pin, but the voracious pest is laying waste to vast swaths of interior B.C. forest—from Prince George in the northern part of the province to 200 kilometres west, into beautiful Tweedsmuir, the province’s largest park and one of the epidemic’s origins.