At Cooper Hawk’s Vineyard (CHV) in the Windsor-Essex tourism region the winery is named for one of the unofficial staff members. Cooper hawks nest near the vineyards and patrol the fields around the winery. These crow-sized raptors are fearsome predators with a taste for birds like starlings and mourning doves. They rely on … Read More
5 Reasons you will want to visit this Victoria, B.C. neighborhood
“Don’t think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm” Malay proverb Victoria is often linked with afternoon teas and retirement condos for seniors but … Read More
Want to see Sable Island’s wild horses?
Sable Island is one of Canada's coolest Park Canada sites. It's hard to reach but for those who make the effort, they will get a few hours with the world's most … Read More
Driving new road to Tuktoyaktuk
Canada has a new road and it leads to the Arctic Ocean (our first). The Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway offers a 138-kilometres for adventurous road trippers. If you … Read More
Are whale watchers too noisy?
Whale watching is a popular activity but are whale watchers harming whales with their activities? One British … Read More
Northern sustainability at Yukon Brewing
Toasting the midnight sun in Whitehorse is a summer tradition but there’s another reason to raise a glass at one … Read More
Okanagan vineyards offer wine aged in pyramids or made by owl lovers
What does wine aged in a pyramid have in common with wine made by owl lovers? Both organizations are leaders in … Read More
Winning Silver at Travel Media Association of Canada conference
Winning second place for Best Environmental/Responsible Tourism Feature for my story on Canada's Great Bear Rainforest … Read More