After Losing My Dad, I’m Learning to Feel the Magic of the Holidays Again
My father had dementia the last time I saw him. But I refuse to let that colour Christmas memories or pine for the past.
Unforgettable Road Trips Through Western Canada
As travellers, we may marvel at big cities, but what about the small towns we pass along the way? Don't...
The Canadian Prairies, Captured on Camera
This gorgeous gallery is the next best thing to a road trip through the fertile fields of Alberta, Saskatchewan and...
Happy Memories of Sledding in the ’40s
Recalling the fun and adventure of childhood winters in Holland, Manitoba.
How the Yellowhead Highway Helped Unite Western Canada
The fascinating origins of the 3,500-kilometre route that now spans four provinces and dozens of beautiful parks.
Exploring the Beauty of Western Canada in an RV
Carolyn Meldrum and her husband Dave used to talk about the idea of visiting western Canada. They finally found the...
Welcome to Argyle, Manitoba: Home to the Canadian Flag Collection
Thought to be the second largest collection of flags in the country, the Canadian Flag Collection in Argyle, Manitoba, boasts...
This Man Travelled 1,250 Kilometres from Lake Superior to Manitoba—by Canoe
When the folks at Trans Canada Trail approached me to map out a canoe trail from Thunder Bay to Manitoba,...
50 Reasons You’ve Got Winnipeg All Wrong
It seems like everybody loves to make fun of Winnipeg—but the joke’s on them. The capital of Manitoba is an...
Hiking the Mantario Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park
A five-day hike allowed this family to disconnect from the world and connect with one another.
Memories of Dominion City, Manitoba
It has been said that “once you’ve lived in Dominion City, you will never be truly content living elsewhere.” Former...
Drama in Real Life: Stranded in a Manitoba Snowstorm
The day had dawned crisp and clear, but early spring can be an unpredictable time on northern roads. Ernest Castel...