Alberta Badlands: Medicine wheels, hoodoos and jet boats
BINDLOSS, ALTA.—Carol Hern asks me to close my eyes and hold out my arm, then resist while she tries to push my arm down. Each time she pushes, I resist. Then she asks me...
5 outdoor thrills in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Dinosaurs may be the main attraction around Tumbler Ridge, B.C., but the region is also a hot spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Thanks to the remote location, hikers, bikers and climbers will find untouched wilderness,...
Dinosaur hunting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
It’s dusk, which in northern B.C. during the summertime means close to 10 p.m. We’re hiking along a narrow path in the darkened woods, finding our way with headlamps. As we approach the Wolverine...
Andaz Ottawa serves up modern Canadiana
How do you make a Canadian cocktail even more Canadian? Rim the glass with finely crushed ketchup chips (yes, that’s a flavour you won’t find outside our borders), and then add Canada’s own Walter...
Tacofino: Tacos with a twist of B.C.
Taquerias may be all the rage in Toronto, but the taco trend came early to Vancouver. Starting out as a humble food truck in Tofino, B.C., Tacofino has evolved into one of Van City’s...
Praising Arizona
Scottsdale, Ariz., isn’t just for your grandparents—it’s come into its own as a top adventure destination. In a single day, you can challenge your quads on a double-black-diamond hike, learn how to rope a...
Be Katniss Everdeen for a day in North Carolina
Want to shoot an arrow like Katniss or learn the art of sling shot like Rue? Whether you’re a fan of The Hunger Games or an avid outdoor enthusiast, adventure awaits in North Carolina’s...
Taking the reel to the road in North Carolina
Hollywood isn’t the only destination for travelling cinephiles. Road-trip your way through North Carolina and visit the filming locations of some of your favourite movies and TV shows, from The Hunger Games to Homeland,...
Mountain Trek: Hike your way to health in B.C.
Going on a retreat where you exercise like an Olympic athlete while giving up all your vices—caffeine, alcohol, sugar—and severely reducing your caloric intake may not exactly sound like a “vacation.” But that’s the...
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6 things to dig into in Durban, South Africa
Durban is designed for adventure, with miles of sandy beaches along its rugged coastline and mountains just a few hours’ drive away. To the...
