Winnipeg offers a variety of places to get in touch with nature in and around the city, but these two in particular shouldn’t be missed. At Fort Whyte Alive and Oak Hammock Marsh it’s all about enjoying the great outdoors – spotting wildlife, walking trails, and discovering the natural world. Photo opportunities abound, especially for bird photography. Fort Whyte Alive Situated in the city’s southwest,… Read moreExperience the Wild Side of Winnipeg
A lot has changed in the world of travel recently, but one of the most significant developments in the past decade has been the emergence of Airbnb. Starting with an idea in 2007, it has become bigger than the five largest hotel chains combined. The odd name originated with two young cash-strapped roommates in San Francisco who saw an opportunity when a major conference came… Read moreThe Pros and Cons of Airbnb
Lincoln the bald eagle perches on Allison’s outstretched arm and waits for a signal. Suddenly he takes to the air and in a matter of seconds reaches the arm of a second handler in the distance. His reward, a tasty bit of fresh meat. Then, swoosh; and he’s back on Allison’s arm as she describes eagle behaviour to gathered visitors. Lincoln is one of many… Read moreAlberta Birds of Prey Centre
One place that we never tire of visiting is the Great Sand Hills of southwest Saskatchewan. Not only are these the second largest sand dunes in Canada (only the remote Athabasca Sand Dunes of Saskatchewan’s far north are larger), they are the easiest to visit – you simply drive right up to them then go for a short hike. We recently made a return… Read moreGreat Sand Hills Revisited
