Canadian Things – Page 13

Canadian moose

If you’ve ever driven any distance through the Canadian bush (as Shania Twain calls it), especially endless miles of tree-lined, two-lane highway, then you will know about the moose.

Totally Scallops

Last time we were together, eating elaborate chocolate creations prepared at the hotel, and discussing ways of making the world a better place, Judy told me about her new book, Totally Scallops.

Early Voices in Canada

I’m lucky. Through my work with Canada’s tourism industry, I meet many Canadian writers who’ve published interesting books on Canada.

Fly fishing fall steelhead in Ontario

Recently I’ve been talking to my fishing buddy Peter Wasag. I like listening to Peter’s enthusiasm when he talks about fishing for steelhead near Toronto.

Halloween in Canada

Halloween is big business in Canada. Just ask Statistics Canada.

Peter Wasag’s summer Fishing roundup

I’ve been pestering Peter, my fisherman buddy, all summer long for another fishing story. He finally took a break from his crankbaits, Gulp worms and crappies to scribble down the following summer fishing roundup…

The Collector’s Guide to Point Blankets

A few years ago, while we were doing some PR work for the Hudson’s Bay Company, I ran across an amazing guy called Harold Tichenor.

Canada Inside Out – Quotes about Canada

It’s summer in Canada and the big city is a little quieter these days. After a nine-day driving tour of the Canadian Badlands in southeastern Alberta, I was happy to spend a couple of days at a cottage near Georgian Bay in Ontario. It’s a very short walk to the “outhouse” and the water comes up from the lake in buckets. Perfect.