Category Archives: Travel

When will the Annapolis sink?

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Jane

Holding my regulator and my mask, I fall backwards into the chilly emerald green to revel in weightless freedom. Descending slowly beside the mast of the G.B. Church, streams of plankton catch ribbons of sunlight leading down to the depths. … Continue reading →

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Atacama Crossing 2010 desert race

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Jane

Today, Stéfan Danis is taking on the first stage of the Atacama Crossing, his second extreme desert race. A year ago, he placed exceptionally well in his first desert race, the Gobi March, finishing: 14th overall in a field of 130 … Continue reading →

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Best snowshoeing on Lake Louise

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Jane

Lake Louise is a haven for outdoor snow sports. Located in majestic and historic Banff National Park, the lake freezes solid in winter and makes the perfect setting for a snowshoe adventure. Stop in at Wilson Mountain Sports in the … Continue reading →

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Funny travel signs

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Jane

I love the different signs you see when traveling. They give you a sense of the community you are visiting and the different communication techniques used to get a message across. This one is from the ferry terminal cafe at … Continue reading →

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Gros Morne power line proposal disappointing

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Jane

This is the incredible view from the top of Gros Morne Mountain. The James Callaghan Trail takes 8 hours to hike 15 km and is billed as both cruel and grueling in the trail guide map. Nothing can compare to … Continue reading →

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Cathedral Cove New Zealand

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Jane

One of the best ways to combat the February blahs is to dig out some travel photos and remember that nice weather is happening somewhere, even if it’s on the other side of the world. I took this photo almost … Continue reading →

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St. Moritz Momentum Dive Watch

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Jane

  I just got my Momentum M1 watch back from the fabulous service department at the St. Moritz Watch company in Vancouver. This dive watch is a dependable timepiece, part of my gear for any outdoor adventure. It has been … Continue reading →

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The best job in the world

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Jane

I seem to be on a “best of” stream of thinking lately…too bad I’m busy this July, it would be so great to get away from it all and blog on Hamilton Island about feeding the fish, cleaning the pool … Continue reading →

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Best signs of the road

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Jane

  One of the best signs of the road I have encountered is the billboard for Craigie’s Harbourview Restaurant in Tobermory. “Eye poppin, jaw droppin whitefish & fries” says it all. This little diner, practically in the parking lot and only … Continue reading →

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Men who dream

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Jane

It’s time to check in with Brendan and his buddies on the Falcon GT sailing voyage to see how they are faring. They have been at sea for 50 days now on their journey from Ontario to Australia. Anyone hit … Continue reading →

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