March 2010

Maui

Top activities and destinations for a week-long vacation in Maui

In This Maui Article You Will Discover:

  • How To Take Full Advantage of Maui in Only 7 Days
  • Where the Best Sights & Attractions Are
  • What To Expect When You Arrive
  • Pitfalls to Avoid & Tips to Keep In Mind

Don’t let anyone tell you the Hawaiian Island of Maui …

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Brescia

The Wild West(ern Europe): Take in Brescia’s dangerous history with a hunting-, shooting- and firearms-themed tour of Northern Italy.

In This Italy Article You Will Discover:

  • Why Brescia, Italy, is Internationally Significant
  • The History of Arms Manufacture in Italy
  • Why Italians Love to Shoot
  • Where To Find the Top Sights in Northern Italy

“It’s fantastic,” Leonardo Pericciuoli exclaims to me …

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northern pike

Fly Fishing for Saskatchewan’s Giant Northern Pike

In This Fly Fishing Article You Will Discover:

  • How to Fly Fish for Northern Pike
  • Where to Find the Largest Northern Pike & How to Get There
  • Where to Find Lodging in Northern Saskatchewan
  • How to Tie Flies for Northern Pike

Warm air rushes over the exposed Canadian Shield rocks and scrubby boreal …

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sushi

Top Restaurants in Vancouver, BC

In This Culinary Article You Will Discover:

  • Where the Best Restaurants Are In Vancouver, BC
  • Directions & Culinary Picks
  • What To Expect at Each Eatery

To the Vancouver local, the city’s abundant eateries are almost blasé. It’s taken for granted that on any given day, one can choose between Afghani, Greek, Russian, Japanese or Indian …

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Exploring Yellowknife, in Canada’s Northwest Territories – a True Arctic Experience for Intrepid Travellers

by David Webb March 31, 2010

Capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories, Yellowknife’s Einar Broten neighbourhood is a throwback to a simpler time: a community of artists, professionals and local characters all living in simple harmony on the shores of Great Slave Lake

In This Arctic Travel Article You Will Discover:

  • Who Lives in Yellowknife & Why
  • What It’s Like to Live North of 60 Degrees
  • How
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The Best Local Hikes in Vancouver, British Columbia

by David Webb March 31, 2010

Hiking options in Vancouver’s Great Outdoors

In This Hiking Article You Will Discover:

  • Where to Find The Best Hikes In & Around Vancouver
  • What To Expect While on These Hikes
  • Websites With More Information

Being wedged comfortably between the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Mountains has blessed Vancouver with a temperate climate, stunning scenery and abundant outdoor recreation just minutes …

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Surfing The Cold Water Waves of Vancouver Island’s West Coast

by David Webb March 31, 2010

On Vancouver Island’s west coast, when the weather gets bad, the surfing gets good

In This Surfing Article You Will Discover:

  • Where to Surf on Vancouver Island, British Columbia
  • What to Expect When You Arrive
  • Where to Rent a Surfboard and/or Hire Lessons
  • How to Deal With the Locals

After a short lull, the seven-footers roll in again. That momentary …

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Fishing Adventures: How To Catch The World’s Largest Salmon With Your Rookie Girlfriend

by David Webb March 30, 2010

Home of the world’s largest chinook salmon, Rivers Inlet, British Columbia, is a place where wild fish tales are a way of life

In This Fishing Article You Will Discover:

  • How to Catch the World’s Largest Salmon
  • Where to Catch the World’s Largest Salmon
  • What To Expect at a Fly-In Fishing Lodge
  • View Video Footage From Rivers Inlet!

The fog …

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Bear Safety: How You Can Stay Safe & Aware While Trekking the Backwoods

by David Webb March 30, 2010

Discover the Bear Necessities: How You Can Be Bear-Safe in The Forests Of North America

In This Safety Article You Will Discover:

  • How to Be “Bear Aware” in North America
  • What To Do In The Event of a Bear Encounter
  • How To Avoid Bear Encounters
  • Tips & Tactics for Keeping Bears at Bay

I remember it well. Two friends and …

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Haunted Houses & Ghost Towns: Your Essential Guide to Spooky Locations in Western Canada

by David Webb March 30, 2010

Does your home have an otherworldly presence? Things that go bump in the night? You’re not alone — Western Canada is full of hauntings — here are some of the top spots for ghost busting, as well as some tips for dealing with your own uninvited houseguests…

In This Haunted Destination Article You Will Discover:

  • Where the Spookiest Destinations in
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Your Guide to Lac St. Anne, Alberta: Central Alberta’s Diamond In The Rough

by David Webb March 30, 2010

Lac St. Anne, Alberta: Central Alberta’s colourful diamond in the rough

In This Alberta Article You Will Discover:

  • Why You Should Visit Lac St. Anne, Alberta
  • What To Expect When You Arrive
  • What to Do While You’re There
  • Real Estate Prices & Rental Homes

Alberta Beach, a scruffy little hamlet on the shores of Lac St. Anne, is a colourful …

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Discover Why Vancouver Island is Canada’s Number-One Vacation Destination

by David Webb March 29, 2010

Head to Canada’s Pacific Gem, Vancouver Island — and treat yourself to one of these tourist delights!

In This Vancouver Island Article You Will Discover:

  • Where to Surf on Vancouver Island
  • Where to Go Fishing on Vancouver Island
  • Where to Find the Best Restaurants
  • Where to Find the Best Shopping & Dining and More!

Vancouver Island is Canada’s Hawaii. One …

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Edmonton’s Old Strathcona District is a Shopping, Dining and People-Watching Paradise

by David Webb March 29, 2010

Edmonton, Alberta’s historic Old Strathcona District is the heart and soul of the capital region

In This Alberta Article You Will Discover:

  • Why You Should Visit Edmonton
  • Sights & Attractions of Old Strathcona
  • The Best Shopping, Eating & Services in Edmonton

Home to trendy Whyte Avenue, the busy University of Alberta and a history that extends back over 117 years, …

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Salmon Fishing in Rivers Inlet, British Columbia, is One Part Extreme Adventure, One Part Zen-Like Relaxation

by David Webb March 29, 2010

Rivers Inlet, British Columbia: Salmon Fishing Preserved in its Purest Form

In This Fishing Article You Will Discover:

  • Where to Find Canada’s Largest Chinook Salmon
  • How to Fish for Salmon Effectiveley
  • Where to Lodge in Rivers Inlet
  • What To Expect On a Salmon Fishing Trip

A jagged, labyrinth-like arm of saltwater stabs inward from the open ocean, winding a swath …

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Healing Waters: Saskatchewan’s Version of the Dead Sea Will Cure What Ails You

by David Webb March 29, 2010

Saskatchewan’s Little Manitou Lake will cure what ails you

In This Saskatchewan Article You Will Discover:

  • Where You Can Find Canada’s “Dead Sea”
  • Why Little Manitou Lake is So Special
  • How You Can Own Land on This Unique Lake

The waters of east-central Saskatchewan’s Little Manitou Lake are the stuff of legend. It is said Cree Braves desperate to escape …

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Extreme Salmon Fishing in British Columbia’s Haida Gwaii

by David Webb March 29, 2010

British Columbia’s Haida Gwaii archipelago is the Galapagos of the North — and a veritable fishing mecca!

In This Fishing Article You Will Discover:

  • How to Catch Massive Haida Gwaii Salmon
  • How to Reel in Huge Halibut
  • What To Expect When Fishing the Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands)
  • How to Find the Best Fishing Lodges
  • Facts & Info About The
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Discover Vancouver’s Monument to Speed: Harry Jerome Immortalized in Stanley Park

by David Webb March 29, 2010

The pride of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan is immortalized in Vancouver’s skyline

In This Vancouver Article You Will Discover:

  • Where to Find One Of Vancouver’s Signature Landmarks
  • Who Harry Jerome Is, and What He Accomplished

Every visitor to Vancouver’s Stanley Park has seen it: a bronze sculpture of an athlete in his prime, seemingly bursting off the pedestal. His arms shoot …

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Your Guide to The Best Parks In Vancouver, British Columbia

by David Webb March 29, 2010

Vancouver’s Parks & Recreation: Canada’s hottest city is a park-lover’s paradise

In This Vancouver Article You Will Discover:

  • The Best Parks in Vancouver, British Columbia
  • How to Access Each Park
  • What To Expect When You Arrive

Stanley Park

No roundup of Vancouver-area parks would be complete without mentioning the crown jewel: Stanley Park. One of North America’s most stunning urban …

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Campbell River, British Columbia: Your Guide to Shoulder Season Fishing Fun

by David Webb March 28, 2010

In the fall, Campbell River is a fish-lover’s paradise

In This Fishing Article You Will Discover:

  • Where to Find The Best Fishing In Campbell River
  • How to Get Up Close & Personal With The Fish
  • The Best Watersports Recreation in Campbell River
  • Where to Find Accommodation in Campbell River

If you think fishing season ends when summers leaves — think …

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Alberta’s Beacon to the World: Discover the Famous Calgary Tower

by David Webb March 28, 2010

Once Canada’s tallest building, The Calgary Tower is still a sight to behold

In This Alberta Article You Will Discover:

  • The History of the Calgary Tower
  • Why The Calgary Tower is Important
  • What The Calgary Tower Means to Calgary
  • What To Expect When Visiting the Calgary Tower

For a brief moment in time, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was home to the …

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Discover Fort St. John, British Columbia: A City With A Rich Past and an Energetic Future

by David Webb March 28, 2010

From Second World War strategic importance, to a major powerhouse in the energy market, Fort St. John has an electric past and a bright future

In This History Article You Will Discover:

  • The Importance of Fort St. John, BC
  • The Wartime History of Fort St. John, BC
  • What Makes Fort St. John, BC So Special

In the vast Peace River …

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