Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Canoe Outfitter & Guide
“The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness, and of freedom almost forgotten.” ~Sigurd F. Olson The canoe occupies […]
Paddling
History
Vintage Photographs of the Canoe from across Alberta
“In the history of watercraft, the canoe of the Aboriginal Peoples is perhaps the ultimate expression of elegance and function. All its parts come from nature, and when it is retired, it returns to nature.” […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs: Gear Shop Owner
Regardless of what you’re doing, outdoor activities all require equipment of some sort and if you’re anything like me you aren’t committed to just one sport, so the gear just continues to pile up. Outdoor […]
Lifestyle
Wild Jobs Part Eighteen: Paddleboard Guide
The very first story I published when I started writing for the Calgary Guardian back in 2014 was all about stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). More specifically, how one could change their perspective on the traditional mode […]
Alberta Travel
The Highest Point Between the Rockies and Labrador
The Cypress Hills rise 600 metres above the surrounding prairies making it the highest point between the Canadian Rockies and the Labrador Peninsula on the east coast. The unique mix of climate, geography, and ecosystems create […]
Lifestyle
What’s SUP?
With the recent snowfall we’ve had in Calgary, imagining yourself in an aquatic environment decked out in your swimsuit might be difficult, but floating the Bow is a traditional summer pastime for many Calgarians. Growing up […]