Where to Shop, Eat and See Art in Edmonton

From the independent boutiques of the Old Strathcona neighbourhood to downtown’s exciting exhibits, Alberta’s capital city is bursting with unexpected art and fashion finds. 

Canada’s Top Indigenous Chefs

Christa Guenther Feast Café Bistro, Winnipeg, Manitoba Tending to a small, family garden during her childhood helped Christa Guenther to find a little peace while navigating a difficult upbringing. A proud member of the Peguis First Nation, she faced adversity growing...

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.

Canada’s Top Indigenous Chefs

Christa Guenther Feast Café Bistro, Winnipeg, Manitoba Tending to a small, family garden during her childhood helped Christa Guenther to find a little peace while navigating a difficult upbringing. A proud member of the Peguis First Nation, she faced adversity growing...

Alberta Chef Insider: Shane Chartrand, River Cree Resort & Casino

Nehiyaw chef Shane Chartrand, of Enoch Cree Nation, is an artist through and through. As culinary ambassador with the River Cree Resort & Casino in Enoch, Chartrand works to promote and represent Indigenous cuisine and culture, both at the resort and beyond....

7 Interesting Facts About Canada’s National Parks

Canada’s beloved national parks will partially reopen on June 1, 2020. The parks are offering limited access and services as they focus on maintaining physical distancing measures. To celebrate this reopening, we share some interesting facts about some of the...

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 Ginger Beef Bao Buns, featuring...

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.

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.

Falling in Love With Solo Travel

An eccentric UFO enthusiast in Sedona, Ariz., once took me to the top of Bell Rock. I was travelling alone and didn’t know anybody in the Southwest, but that didn’t matter. I soon met a local named Peter who loved Sedona’s red-rock hiking trails, and he showed me the...

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.

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...

Discovering Flamenco in Barcelona

When it comes to Barcelona’s dynamic cultural scene, flamenco is seen by some as a recent import. María Rosa Pérez Casares knows it’s anything but. “In Barcelona, there’s a long tradition of flamenco dating from the 19th century,” she says. “That’s the flamenco we...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Falling in Love With Solo Travel

An eccentric UFO enthusiast in Sedona, Ariz., once took me to the top of Bell Rock. I was travelling alone and didn’t know anybody in the Southwest, but that didn’t matter. I soon met a local named Peter who loved Sedona’s red-rock hiking trails, and he showed me the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.