Trekking the Athabasca Glacier on our Rocky Mountain Adventure Drive
It was sad to see our Rocky Mountain Adventure end. We really enjoyed ourselves with the gang from General Motors and the other bloggers and writers in the group. But it was our last day driving the Equinox and it was time to head out for our final adventure. We were going to walk on the Athabasca Glacier at the Columbia Ice Fields.
Canoe Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta
While paddling Dave commented on what an “Authentic Canadian Moment” we were having – Canoeing in the Rocky’s on the majestic Lake Louise. He managed to take some great views of the Glacier from a different angle than what others were stuck with being in front of the Chateau Fairmont. Also, looking back towards the hotel was quite beautiful and having the structure in front of the hills and forests gave a great perspective of just how large the land is.
Climbing In Canmore, Alberta With the Chevy Equinox Adventure Drive
We have always wanted to climb in the Rocky Mountains. Finally, the day had come on the Chevy Equinox Adventure Drive. On Day one, Dave and I drove ourselves in our spiffy 2010 Equinox to Canmore where we met James; our guide from Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. It is the premier climbing school in the Rocky’s so we were in very good hands.
Chevy Equinox Rocky Mountain Adventure – Part 1; An Overview
Alberta is home to simply the most beautiful mountain range we have ever seen on the planet. Driving north from Calgary towards the Rocky Mountain range was breathtaking. We could only come up with one word over and over. Another writer on the drive Chris, used the word Dramatic to describe the drive while we were eating dinner the first night and he was right. Once those rocky mountains appeared we just couldn’t get the word “dramatic” out of our heads.
Chevy Equinox, Rocky Mountain Adventure; Day 1
The Chevy Equinox Adventure is underway and we are so excited to start driving today!
Drinks Round the World: The Canada Cocktail
It is the first of the month and this tradition is catching on. Started by TheTravelExperta and LifeCruiser Drinks Round the World is a fantastic way for Travel Bloggers to unite and share a cocktail together. Right now we are in Canada, and we want to start our own little tradition at the PlanetD of having a drink that is traditional, unique or popular in the Country that we are happen to be in when the first of the month comes around.
Wildlife Wednesday; The Wolves of Haliburton Forest
About 3 hours north of Toronto way up in Central Ontario is one of our favorite places in the Province. Haliburton forest is a nature lovers dream. A place for hiking, mountain biking and canoeing in the summer and cross country skiing and dog sledding in the winter. But it is the Haliburton Forest Wild Life and Reserve that has kept us coming back.
Drinks ‘Round the World, The Bloody Caesar
We all really do love our Bloody Ceasars. It never fails, if you are out with a group of people and one person orders a Ceasar, several people will follow suit and order as well. There is even a campaign here where a person is at a bar ordering a Ceasar and everyone else changes their order to Ceasars too. It is not that far fetched, once you see one, you gotta have one.
Favourite Attractions at Niagara Falls
It is the peak of our tourist season here in Ontario, so I thought that I would write a post for anyone visiting Toronto now or in the near future to let them our favorite attractions in Niagara Falls.
Freefalling at Niagara Falls; Work Can be Play
This week was no exception. We spent 2 days running around Niagara Falls checking out and promoting some sights.
Toronto’s Garbage Strike, A Reminder of our Global Plastic Problem
In Toronto we have banned plastic bags. It is now the law. We are also going through a garbage strike and parks and parking lots are being used as temporary dumps. It got me to thinking about our time in Cambodia.
“One Week” The Little Film about Big Things in Canada
when I rented the movie One Week starring Joshua Jackson of Dawson’s Creek and more recently Fringe fame, I really wanted to hop in my car and drive west along the Trans Canada Highway to see what this country has to offer. It was a beautiful film that was certainly a “Love Letter to Canada” as one reviewer put it.
The Great Canadian Word, Unique Phrases and Words of Canada
I was watching the CBC this morning and a great segment was featured about The Great Canadian Word. It got me thinking about people that come to Canada to travel. They must be pretty confused when we tell them that a “Coffee Crisp costs about a Loonie, pretty good deal eh?”
Strange, Funny and Odd Names of Towns in Canada
When I started writing this post, I was going to write about funny cities and towns that I have visited in my travels, but then I realized that they have nothing on Canada. Maybe it is all of our time spent indoors during the winter, but we have come up with some pretty strange names for our cities and towns.
Here is a list of ridiculous, funny and strangely named cities and towns from my home country, Canada. If you know of any from any part of the planet that has some funny names let me know.
Spring is in the Air, After a Cold Canadian Winter
As spring fast approaches and the snow quickly melts, a new fire is ignited in all and plans are being made. There is something about life in Canada, that makes you feel that you have a chance to start over with each new season. Correct mistakes, take up a new workout routine, pull out your favourite clothes from seasons past and make new goals in life. It is like a re-birth.
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