Thank you to USA Today 10best for inviting me to write: “Now for something completely different: 10 unique places to see in Canada. These destinations offer something you won’t find elsewhere” Ready for a wild ride? If you turn right at unique, you’ll arrive at these uncommon Canadian attractions. From east to west, there are dinosaurs, … Continued
Thank you to USA Today 10best for inviting to write about 30 amazing adventures in Canada. 15 lists of 10 were combined to create 150 things to see and do in Canada Did you know Canada turns 150 this year? To help celebrate, we’ve created a list of 150 things to see and do – … Continued
Halloween hasn’t even come and gone; it’s at least a month until Thanksgiving. Right? Not in the Great White North! Aside from dates, it’s the same thing: gobble down turkey, put way too much stuffing on your plate (the best part!), mingle with distant cousins, eat left-overs for three days…. After not being in my home country for … Continued
There is deep symbolism in a place where three major highways meet as well as the mighty Fraser and Coquihalla rivers. Hope, British Columbia is known as a top wedding destination, fertile salmon spawning site, historic trading route and so much more. From sidewalks lined with chainsaw carvings to antique cars bumbling down narrow streets, Hope’s culture surprises those … Continued
By Jess Marchand Montreal is home to both Anglophones and Francophones, the delightfully queer and the wonderfully straight, both old and new architecture, delicious cheap eats, intricate upscale meals, swanky clubs, laid-back bars, and so much more. If you’ve ever visited Montreal, you know a couple things for certain: They love to party, they love … Continued
‘Runaway’ to Vancouver with Jon Bon Jovi article by Dean Nelson @GayWhistler Vancouver has a new beat in town with an exciting new concept concert – Urban Forest Concert with a star studded line up including Jon Bon Jovi, Robby Krieger of the DOORS, and Canadian artist Andrew Cole & guests. Vancouver has long been known … Continued
Canada says, “I Do” celebrating ten years of Marriage Equality article by Dean Nelson @GayWhistler July 20th marks a decade of marriage equality in the Great White North. Canada has long been a leader in gender and sexual minority (GSM – LGBT) rights and with the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United … Continued
We were off! My five younger brothers, my sister, my parents and I were crammed into the car with all our luggage and enough food for the two day drive. We stopped every now and then to eat and stretch our legs. Sometimes the baby would scream for hours on end but we found that … Continued
The ski trail at the peak of Blackcomb Mountain is named, “Showcase,” but the only thing being showcased presently is a snowstorm. I imagine the view is spectacular on a clear day. My imagination is all I have because the visibility up here is zero. If I wasn’t an experienced skier, I would probably be … Continued
Canadian Tourism Commission announces 2013 Northern Lights Awards for Excellence in Travel Journalism. Winner Online Writing: Leisure, Adventure, Lifestyle: Richard Bangs “Walking with the Polar Bears: The Next Great Safari” Huffington Post “Walking with Polar Bears” receives a Northern Lights Award April 2, 2014 by Quest TV · The Canadian Tourism Commission has honored Richard Bangs with a 2013 Northern Light Award for the story “Walking … Continued