Travel (Canada)

Avalanche in Jasper National Park sends two climbers to hospital with serious injuries

Two climbers were rescued and transported to hospital by helicopter after being swept away by an avalanche on a Jasper National Park Mountain …

Tips for Driving in Canada's Maritime Provinces

Road conditions in the maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island are quite good. The main highways are …

Canada working holiday visas: Australians up to the age of 35 can now access IEC permits

Whistralia – the nickname given to the Canadian Rockies' resort destination, Whistler, due to the heavy concentration of Australians living and …

Scientists at Royal Saskatchewan Museum discover new multimillion-year-old fossils

Scientists at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum uncovered several multimillion-year-old fossils around the province over the summer.<p>Emily Bamforth, curatorial assistant for paleontology, discovered a skull from an Edmontosaurus – a duck-billed dinosaur – near Shaunavon, Sask. It’s only the second skull …

Former World Cup Racer Still Has Extraordinary Adventures on Two Wheels

Manuel Gruber quit racing DH World Cup two years ago, but he did not quit riding mountain bikes. In the third episode of "Grubes gonna Groove" you …

Hiking the Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park

Great for beginners and experienced hikers alike, the Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park is one of the premier hikes in Western Canada. Few trails …

Seven locations. Thousands of "likes".

The Yukon has a good reputation for filling memory cards.<p>01 Location<p>Miles Canyon<p>Prospectors looking to strike it rich in the gold rush would avoid …

Grey Cup 2018

2 days ago<p>Countdown check: 10 more Sundays till #GreyCup.<p>We can't wait to see who will be hoisting the  for the 106th edition come November 25! …

10 Remote National Parks You Need to Visit at Least Once in Your Lifetime

No matter a country’s size, almost every one has designated some territory within its borders as a national park in order to portray, but also …

8 Of The Best Places To See Fall Colours In Canada

When it comes to taking in the changing autumn leaves across Canada, there are a few factors to keep in mind. Plan ahead for late September or early …

My Best Landscape Photography Images

has been a fantastic year for me in terms of landscape photography. With visits to Thailand, Cambodia, Alberta, Oregon, California, Utah, Nevada and …

11 Extraordinary Places To Go Backpacking Across Canada

Many people dream of going on a backpacking adventure someday; usually in popular places like Europe, Australia or South America. But people often …

Fall for Fall in Victoria, B.C.

The days are slowly but surely shortening, and the crisp morning air signals that fall is on its way. Autumn in Victoria hints at a noticeable change …

Syncrude's 'bison keeper': 25 years of herding in the oilsands

When bison hear Brad Ramstead's pickup truck roaring down to their pasture, the normally skittish animals come near.<p>Ramstead has been the herd's …

National Park Visitors’ Stupidity Has Skyrocketed in 2018.

Visitation at US national parks has been surging in recent years with many parks achieving record attendance in 2017. While it’s great that so many …

Pro Cyclist Ambassadors Join Forces to Get More Young Girls Mountain Biking

The mentorship program called Little Bellas aims to make cycling more accessible to young girls, one state at a time.<p>No matter how old you are, breaking into mountain biking can be intimidating. The rugged terrain—full of climbs, downhills, and potentially dangerous rocks and ridges—requires a …

10 Best Hikes in Prince Albert National Park

Prince Albert National Park is a hiker's dream. Located in Saskatchewan, Canada, the park is home to 150 km of trails that meander through northern …

Corporate Governance

The Board, including an appointed Chairperson and Destination Canada’s President and CEO, is composed of senior business professionals who possess …

Fleetwood Mac Guide To Exploring Calgary

9:30 a.m. Make your breakfast ‘Dreams’ come true at Vendome Café<p>Start your day off right with brunch at Vendome Café. Located in in the heart of the …

TWMX Race Series Racer Profile | Alex Ray

<b>Alex Ray</b> <b><br>Age:</b> 25 <b><br>Hometown:</b> Atwood, Tennessee <b><br>Classes Raced:</b> 450 Pro <b><br>Sponsors:</b> O’Neal, Sidi, Arai, Eks Brand, Yamaha, and Pulp MX<p>They say that first …

Section of Highway 60 officially becomes Tom Thomson Parkway

LAKE OF BAYS — You’ll now be able drive into a real-life Tom Thomson along a highway that bears his name.<p>Highway 60, between the entrance to …

Scott Sutton and the eastern massasauga rattlesnake

Scott Sutton has a special connection with the threatened eastern massasauga rattlesnake. As Visitor Safety and Fire Operations Coordinator at …

Thanksgiving in Calgary

Ride the Sky Wynder at Calaway Park at their ‘Thank You Calgary’ event<p>Long Weekend Events<p>Calgary's active theatre community, festival scene, and fine …

Edmonton Symphony Orchestra - Hollywood's Summer Blockbusters

Matthew Dear Releases New Song With Tegan and Sara: Listen

Matthew Dear has released a new single, “Horses,” which features Tegan and Sara. Listen to the song below (via <i>Billboard</i>). Matthew Dear, Tegan, and Sara. have worked together frequently. Last year, they released “Bad Ones,” and, in 2013, they collaborated on a cover of Tears for Fears’ “Pale …

Cryobank houses frozen Noah's Ark

The Museum of Nature has opened a special deep freeze — the first of its kind in Canada — to preserve the DNA of animals and plants.<p>The new National …

Want to get your skis on as soon as possible? These are the places to go

Autumn in full swing means that winter is only around the corner— and ski season with it. Most slopes open up around late November, in the US especially, but there are several places where you can put your boots on as soon as possible and enjoy the adrenaline-rush only ski days can bring.<p>UK-based …

Use Your SkyMiles for Exclusive Delta A220 Simulator Experience and Facility Tour

Heads-up, AvGeeks: Delta’s latest experience auction is perhaps the best possible use of your SkyMiles balance. Well, outside of the rash of recent …

Alberta-wide review of school seclusion rooms coming ‘in a matter of weeks’

Alberta’s education minister says work to develop a policy regarding the use of isolation rooms in schools has already started and review guidelines …

Locals call it the ‘Mighty Peace’ for a reason: because paddling it is awesome | Alberta Canada

Travel Alberta<p>Apr 17, 2018 - 1 minute read<p>Locals, who tend to be a tad literal about these things, call it the ‘Mighty Peace,” and it lives up to …