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The Toronto Star • 26th June 2021

Discover Ottawa

In Ottawa, a small capital of around 1.3 million residents, you can revel in Canadiana and visit the country’s Parliament and seat of government. But why not also check out the spots that locals favour, including seeing the city from its waterways and visiting the diverse neighbourhoods that make this place so friendly and accessible?

Ensemble: Ultimate Family Vacations • 21st June 2021

Playing It Cool-Iceland with Kids

Any time of year is the right time to visit Iceland with kids. Known as a playground for adventure sports and heart-pumping activities, Iceland, dubbed the “Land of Fire and Ice,” surprisingly, makes for an excellent family-friendly vacation. Given its name, you would expect Iceland to experience frigid weather, but the temperature in winter averages 32 °F in the south — and for some people, it will feel balmy compared to back home. In summer, temperatures usually get up into the mid-seventies.

Edible Ottawa • 7th June 2021

The Artery Community Roasters

Will Wells, a self-named coffee snob and owner of The Artery Community Roasters, is excited about their newly launched varieties. Including a much anticipated and relentlessly requested dark roast. There will also be two pink bourbon coffees on offer which he describes as tasting almost like frozen strawberries.

CNN Underscored • 30th April 2021

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift for Every Kind of Canadian Mom

Sunday, May 9, marks the second Mother’s Day celebrated during the pandemic, and the normal festivities, like a big family brunch, a barbecue or even a weekend away, likely won’t be possible for many moms. Depending on your provincial or territorial restrictions, you may not be able to even see your mom this year, so why not get her an extra-special gift to show just how much she means to you?

Edible Ottawa • 26th March 2021

Changing the World, One Worm at a Time.

Akil Mesiwala has a simple yet beautiful stack of cedar boxes in his home that house a most unusual pet. Inside “The Box of Life” he keeps between 1,000 and 2,000 red wiggler earthworms. Although Mesiwala feeds and cares for these pets and thinks of them affectionately, they are working animals. They have a very important job in his home with positive ramifications across the community.

CNN • 5th August 2020

One Pilot Brings the World to Iceland

To fully explore every corner of the dynamic landscape, unravel local folklore and battle the natural elements, one must take to the skies. Enter Jón Kjartan Björnsson, the pilot with a mission to show the real Iceland.

CNN Underscored • 11th January 2021

As Another Lockdown Begins, These Products Will Get You Through

Most Canadians are either currently in lockdown or about to enter another period of restrictions and stay-at-home orders in the continued fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Canadian Traveller Magazine • 11th September 2020

Wetsuit Wisdom

My first surfing lesson was an exercise in teenage humiliation. We shuffled around anxiously on the cold sand of a Welsh beach, pre-dawn, waiting for the wetsuit shack to open. Our teachers tried their best to cheer up the group of 14-year old students on an adventure sports field trip, but there was no escaping the horror that was about to unfold.

CNN Underscored • 30th November 2020

Cyber Monday: The best deals in Canada

You thought the big Black Friday sales were all over and you’d have to wait until Boxing Day for new deals on all your favourite products. Ah, but not so fast – today is another exciting shopping event promising huge discounts. It’s Cyber Monday! With more of us online shopping than ever before this year, the “Cyber” tag feels a little redundant. Still, who are we to quibble over semantics when there are deals to be had?

The Patreon Blog • 10th November 2020

Enter the Mystical World of Anya Boz’s Room Guardians

Imagine walking into a taxidermy shop and being surrounded by a large collection of stuffed animals. There are lions, deer, and rabbits, and while you’re struck by the craftsmanship, you can’t help but feel sad (and maybe a little creeped out) for one reason: the idea of killing an animal just for decoration.

CNN Underscored • 3rd November 2020

7 Canadian Brands Leading the Natural Skin Care Trend

The worldwide trend of natural skin care has grown in popularity in recent years, and Canada is leading the way. Consumers are moving away from products that contain harsh chemicals and are instead looking to source natural, plant-based solutions to common skin care issues.

CNN Underscored • 13th October 2020

Shop This Exclusive Line of Handcrafted Canadian Artisan Products at Simons

The quintessential elegant Quebec department store Simons began life as a small family business back in 1840. At that time, to stock his store with unique finds, owner John Simons had to make over 70 Transatlantic crossings, picking up the most sought-after European fashions and textiles. In 1870, the shop expanded to 20 Côte De La Fabrique, in Old Quebec, where that street name over a century later has inspired a collaborative project: Fabrique1840.

Lonely Planet • 17th June 2020

Why Tofino on Vancouver Island is the perfect wellness destination

Wellness in Tofino is not hard to come by – in fact, it’s this Canadian Pacific Northwest town’s brand. Whether in a downward dog, dipping in a hot spring, exploring the surrounding rain forest or the thundering waves, in Tofino, wellness will find you.

Edible Vancouver & Wine Country • 21st April 2020

Tea: Farmed and Foraged

Early morning as the forest mist rises around Whistler, Isabelle Ranger, founder and owner of Namasthé Tea Co., and her partner Cédric Gervais, can be found talking to the plants.

The Patreon Blog • 15th March 2020

Ani DiFranco On Why She Never Signed With a Major Label

If anyone could rest on their laurels, it’s Ani DiFranco. The legendary singer-songwriter, activist, photographer, record label owner, and foundation starter has seemingly done it all. But she didn’t get where she is today by playing it safe — more on that later — and she isn’t going to start now. In fact, DiFranco’s creativity is fueled by her ability to be comfortable taking risks and dealing with challenges ...

Photograph by Roland Bast Photo

WestJet Magazine • 5th February 2020

Sleeping with Wolves

The best way to understand pack life is to closely observe wolves at play. The experience is even more enjoyable from the comfort of a luxury lodge at Quebec’s Parc Oméga.

Lonely Planet • 28th January 2020

Can Laughter Yoga Make You Feel Less Terrible About Modern Life?

A form of yoga that requires participants to cackle uncontrollably in the company of strangers. It may sound bizarre, but is this burgeoning wellness trend – claimed by practitioners to relieve stress, fend off illness and foster a sense of community – the solution to modern anxiety and general despair? Self-professed ‘repressed Brit’ Fiona Tapp joins a class in California to find out.

WestJet Magazine • 5th January 2020

Where to Learn More About the RCMP

While the story of Canada’s mounted police dates back to 1873, it was 100 years ago this month that the Royal North West Mounted Police and Dominion Police merged to become the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Learn more about the RCMP at these fascinating stops.

The Guardian • 27th June 2019

The Coolest Experiences You (Probably) Don’t Know About Yet In Canada's North

Picture Canada and you’ll envisage all the natural beauty of its wild parks, deep forests, glacial lakes and vibrant, multicultural cities. From coast to coast, the world’s second-largest country is a place of contrasting extremes – none of which is more remote or endlessly fascinating than the north. Almost 40% of Canada’s landmass is made up of just three territories: the Northwest Territories (NWT), Yukon, and Nunavut.