Category: Adventure

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10/2019

Fogo Island – A Bucket List State of Mind

| Adventure, Autumn, Fall, Hotels, luxury, Newfoundland, Outdoors, Quirky, Spring, Summer

Fogo Island is not so much a place as a state of mind. With its long Maritime history, the largest offshore island in Newfoundland is a gentle world of coloured clapboard houses, sea cliff footpaths, lush forest and warm hospitality. Set against a striking coastline, an inspired arts scene has breathed new life into Fogo’s struggling fishing communities.

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08/2019

Riding the Pipe Mountain Coaster

By Robin Esrock

| Adventure, British Columbia, Family, Outdoors, Quirky, Ski, Summer

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort installed its 1.4 kilometre-long Pipe Mountain Coaster in 2016, and this thrilling ride has quickly become the town's must-do, family friendly attraction in the summer.

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05/2019

Outrun the World’s Highest Tide

By Robin Esrock

| Adventure, Family, Festivals, Nova Scotia, Outdoors, Quirky, Summer

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The Bay of Fundy is home to the world's highest tide. Not Since Moses has there been a race against such a powerful foe, hence the name of this quirky five and ten kilometre annual run along Five Islands in Nova Scotia.

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04/2019

The Healing Power of Canada’s National Parks

By Robin Esrock

| Adventure, Alberta, British Columbia, Commentary, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Outdoors, Summer

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Anyone who spends time in one of Canada's national parks is bound to feel something: A sensory appreciation for the natural beauty; achievement for a physical pursuit like hiking, climbing, kayaking or biking, and a re-connection to our pristine forests, mountains, rivers, valleys and plains.