KLEMTU, B.C.—“You have about a 50 per cent chance of seeing spirit bears while you are here,” says Eric Fenato, general manager of Spirit Bear Lodge upon my arrival, instantly putting my expectations into check. “However, it being the latter Read on! →

You aren’t alone if you think the snow-dusted hay bales found along the wide-open Saskatchewan prairies in winter resemble giant Frosted Mini-Wheats. PDF of story

“Birds saved me once,” I confide to my travel partner who replies, “Sounds like there’s a story there.” Over the coming week in the tropical forests, valleys, cliffsides and seascapes of Costa Rica, amidst a cacophony of wildlife, I learned Read on! →

PORT MCNEIL, B.C.-I came to B.C. to end my grizzly bear drought. Nearly 20 years had passed since seeing one and, for a self-proclaimed wildlife fanatic, this was a problem. However, wildlife is never predictable and clearly the universe had Read on! →

“I’m not going if there’s fish,” states my eldest son Finn, age 10. “I’m not doing it if I have to go underwater,” declares Zevin, 7. Back and forth, feeding off one another, they battle me with fearful excuses to Read on! →

Visitors to the Great Bear Rainforest in B.C. hope to see grizzly bears in the wild. Print version

Straddled between the mighty St. Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains, Charlevoix is a breathtaking region and an especially great choice for a winter getaway.

“I’m home,” declares elder Sophie Keelan as we step onto Sallikuluk Island. In a traditional Arnautik dress and her own handcrafted sealskin gloves, Keelan reminisces how the shores of her birthplace, a rich fishing village, once brimmed with life.

If wellness is your game, Whistler, B.C. is the name. Just north of Vancouver, the bustling mountain town best known as one of Canada’s largest ski resorts is also a mecca for those seeking balance of mind, body and spirit. Read on! →

Millions of people come to Vegas every year, mostly to gamble and gawk, but they can add wellness and adventure into their mix. The city and surrounding areas are ideal urban and desert playgrounds for on and off-the-ground adventures that Read on! →