Dispatches

In case any one else is as eagerly awaiting the start of the full blown snowboarding (or skiing) season, here’s an update on the snow conditions at the best Canadian ski resorts!
Snow conditions as of November 30th…
Whistler / Blackcomb
Surface Conditions: Machine Groomed Snow Base: 100 cm
Runs open: 22 (Whistler), 12 (Blackcomb)
Sun Peaks
Mid-Mountain Snow Base: 63.8 […]

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I love dining out. I especially love dining out at unique places… Where the atmosphere, location, or service adds something memorable to a well-prepared meal.
 I know I’m not alone, so, to help out my fellow foodies who are planning a Canada vacation, here’s a selection of weird & wonderful Canadian restaurants sure to make your […]

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Okay, not quite, but Hudson Bay is pretty close!
 Last year, I traveled between Churchill and Winnipeg, Manitoba by overnight train. Although I was on The Hudson Bay train following a polar bear viewing trip, my accommodation was just like what a single traveler would have on The Canadian overnight journey between Jasper and Toronto.

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