Google+ Jenn Smith Nelson, traveler adventurer, writer and photographer. - Part 5

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8 ways to enjoy Saskatoon’s culinary boom

There’s an undeniable vibrancy abuzz in Saskatchewan’s largest city. A food and drink revolution is well underway in Saskatoon, thanks in part to the revitalized Riversdale neighbourhood, which has become a catalyst in encouraging entrepreneurs to set up shop. The Read on! →

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Wildlife Wednesday ~ May 3, 2017

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Sea kayaking in Lac St Jean, Quebec

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Saguenay Quebec: The perfect family pitstop for adventure

The region of Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean is well known for a few things: delicious squeaky cheese curds (of poutine fame), picturesque cycling paths, the Fjord du Saguenay — one of the world’s longest fjords — and the beautiful lake found smack dab Read on! →

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Guest Post: Polar Bear Safari

I don’t know about you, but when I hear the word “safari” my thoughts immediately jump to Africa. But did you know there is a once-in-a-lifetime safari you can experience right here in Canada? It’s a polar bear safari and Churchill, Read on! →

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So many reasons to celebrate in 2017!

You know when you visit a place and you just know how meaningful that moment in time is, and that somehow, someway, it will impact your future? I knew it. As soon as we left the town of Val Marie, Saskatchewan and Read on! →

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Great Horned Owl

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Wildlife Wednesday ~ March 1, 2017

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Countdown to Montréal: Magnificent Mont Royal

Mont Royal absolutely tops the list as my favourite place to visit while in Montréal. Why? Because there are simply so many ways to enjoy it. Its best enjoyed however by locals and visitors who love to run or hike Read on! →

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Photo Essay: Hitting the slopes at Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Alberta

Recently I wrote about my family’s first visit to Hidden Valley Ski Resort for Snowseekers.ca. You can read it here. Hidden Valley is found in Alberta, 65km from Medicine Hat, nestled within Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Once a private ski hill, Read on! →

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Photo Essay: Muddy family fun in Medicine Hat at Medalta

Last weekend me, my boys and partner Jamie, did a quick road trip from Regina to Medicine Hat. At only 4.5 hours away, it’s a reasonable destination for a weekend getaway. I’d never been to the Hat. Well, that’s not Read on! →

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Wordless Wednesday ~ January 11, 2017