embark on a northern safari to Churchill
We celebrate International Polar Bear Day every year on February 27th, as a tribute to the world’s largest land-roving mammal. I’ve had the pleasure and thrill of seeing polar bears in the wild in...
Tagged: Canada
best Manitoba winter festivals
Readers of this blog will know that I am not a huge fan of winter. But growing up here in Manitoba has given me the opportunity to enjoy many of the great festivals our...
sweet memories of Ottawa
Happy 2019! Ringing in the New Year brought back sweet memories of my recent trip to Ottawa, Canada, where I had the opportunity to enjoy the amazing Afternoon Tea in Zoe’s Lounge at the...
5 Great Things About Winnipeg
I haven’t lived in Winnipeg since 1982 (I spent 25 years living on an acreage by Birds Hill Provincial Park and have lived in Matlock, a small lakeside community one hour north of Winnipeg...
Aaron’s on the Lake: a lakeside gem in Ponemah, Manitoba
Canadian Thanksgiving has just passed us by and left a glow of gratitude in my heart. Keeping the gratitude front and centre, in this week’s post, I express gratitude for the wonderful place that...
The Chocolate Lab: a must-visit for chocolate lovers in Calgary
In a recent post, I shared the literary highlight of my recent visit to Calgary, Alberta. In celebration of World Cocoa and Chocolate Day on October 1st, I’d like to share with you why...
10 Reasons to Love When Words Collide Festival for Readers and Writers
Bring together 750 writers of various genres in one of Canada’s most vibrant cities, and it’s bound to be a great event. But When Words Collide–a Festival for Readers and Writers—truly exceeded all my...
Fabulous Cultural Options in Winnipeg
Winnipeg is a relatively small Canadian city of 705,000 residents in the metropolitan area, and just under 800,000 if you include the surrounding region. But it is very big on culture. There are many...
bean-to-bar chocolate in Montreal
In the previous post, I introduced you to a few fabulous chocolatiers who are offering French-style sophisticated chocolate in Montreal. In this post, I’d like to invite you into the world of bean-to-bar chocolate...
