Commentary Archives - The Great Canadian Bucket List

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04/2019

The Healing Power of Canada’s National Parks

| 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.

01
03/2019

Remarkable Canadians: Adam Shoalts

By Robin Esrock

| Adventure, Commentary, Outdoors, Profiles

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A historian, archaeologist, and geographer, Adam Shoalts has been called one of Canada's greatest living explorers. After sharing a stage together at the Word on the Street Festival in Saskatoon, Robin sat down with Adam for the latest profile in our on-going series about remarkable Canadians.

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02/2019

Canada’s Grand Railway Hotels

By Robin Esrock

| Alberta, British Columbia, Commentary, Fall, Gallery, History, Hotels, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, ontario, Quebec, relax, Spring, Summer

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Canada's remaining grand railway hotels are treasured national landmarks, and continue to transport celebrities, royalty, head of states and everyday bucket listers to a storied era of old-world luxury charm. How many have you ticked off?

04
01/2019

Sun Peaks: The Snow for Those in the Know

By Robin Esrock

| Adventure, British Columbia, Commentary, Hotels, Outdoors, Ski, Winter

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Locals always have a better sense of the hidden gems, the special deals, the time-saving hacks, the un-crowded wonders. Still, after spending a few days at Sun Peaks Resort, I’m starting to think that tourists drawn to the interior hills of BC have figured it out as well.

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