Canada’s Best Local Bookstores

Canada is home to several independent bookstores. And, while browsing these beautiful shops may not always be possible, they each offer a variety of delivery options. Munro’s Books, Victoria Housed inside of a neo-classical heritage building in the heart of the city’s...

Where to Go Winter Glamping

Mount Engadine Lodge Kananaskis, Alberta   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mt Engadine Lodge - Canmore AB (@mountengadine) on Mar 26, 2020 at 6:38pm PDT This lodge (located about two hours from Calgary) is a popular year-round spot for outdoor...

7 Interesting Facts About Canada’s National Parks

Here are some interesting facts about some of the country’s most cherished outdoor spaces. 1. There are 48 national parks and national park reserves across the country Ontario and British Columbia have the most national parks and reserves in the country. Ontario has...

Recipe: Seafood Chowder

A thick, hearty bowl of Prince Edward Island potato and seafood chowder is worth discovering.

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.

Recipe: Seafood Chowder

A thick, hearty bowl of Prince Edward Island potato and seafood chowder is worth discovering.

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...

3 Ways to Enjoy the Water in and Around Phoenix

In Greek and Roman mythology, the phoenix would rise from the ashes of its predecessor. Sometime after Jack Swilling arrived in the Salt River Valley in 1858, he discovered the remains of more than 200 kilometres of canals, some upwards of four metres deep.  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...

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...

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.

Where to Go Winter Glamping

Mount Engadine Lodge Kananaskis, Alberta   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mt Engadine Lodge - Canmore AB (@mountengadine) on Mar 26, 2020 at 6:38pm PDT This lodge (located about two hours from Calgary) is a popular year-round spot for outdoor...

3 Ways to Enjoy the Water in and Around Phoenix

In Greek and Roman mythology, the phoenix would rise from the ashes of its predecessor. Sometime after Jack Swilling arrived in the Salt River Valley in 1858, he discovered the remains of more than 200 kilometres of canals, some upwards of four metres deep.  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.

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: 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...

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...

3 Ways to Enjoy the Water in and Around Phoenix

In Greek and Roman mythology, the phoenix would rise from the ashes of its predecessor. Sometime after Jack Swilling arrived in the Salt River Valley in 1858, he discovered the remains of more than 200 kilometres of canals, some upwards of four metres deep.  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...

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...

Where to Go Winter Glamping

Mount Engadine Lodge Kananaskis, Alberta   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mt Engadine Lodge - Canmore AB (@mountengadine) on Mar 26, 2020 at 6:38pm PDT This lodge (located about two hours from Calgary) is a popular year-round spot for outdoor...

The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Located on the Pacific Coast of Mexico’s Jalisco state, Puerto Vallarta has a bit of everything: the pristine waters of Banderas Bay, a lively downtown and a captivating dining scene. Seafood is still a staple in this once-sleepy fishing village, but you’ll also find...

3 Ways to Enjoy the Water in and Around Phoenix

In Greek and Roman mythology, the phoenix would rise from the ashes of its predecessor. Sometime after Jack Swilling arrived in the Salt River Valley in 1858, he discovered the remains of more than 200 kilometres of canals, some upwards of four metres deep.  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.

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 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...

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...

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.