Out and About: Pittsburgh
Known both at the “Steel City” and the “City of Bridges”, Pittsburgh is located in south west Pennsylvania at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. The second […]
Category Archives: North America
Pog Lake at Algonquin Provincial Park
The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, but it still feels like spring has barely begun. Kicking off the camping season, we spend a few nights […]
Birdwatching at Wheatley and Point Pelee
A sure sign of spring, the annual Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park is a popular event for bird-watchers and nature lovers alike. For three weeks each May, […]
Paddling Toronto’s Don River
The Don River is one of Toronto’s most important watersheds, and the Paddle the Don event is held every spring that brings together businesses, conservationists, and recreational enthusiasts in support […]
Goodbye 2018, Welcome 2019!
Another year has rushed by and we are already counting down to the next one. Wow, that was fast! As is now tradition, I’ve collected some of my favourite photos […]
Urban Paddling in Toronto
Most people are unaware that there are some great opportunities for canoeing in Toronto. While the open waters of Lake Ontario are busy with boat traffic and can be tricky […]
Ottawa and Parliament Hill
Set on a hill overlooking the Ottawa River, the buildings of the Parliament of Canada are the political and cultural heart of the nation’s capital. Built in dramatic Gothic-revival style […]
Canada’s Cold War Museum: The Diefenbunker
Located in Carp, a quiet rural farming community some 30 minutes west of Ottawa, is one of Canada’s most unusual buildings. Built in total secrecy at the height of the […]
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