Robin And Arlene Karpan

Amisk Lake in northeastern Saskatchewan stands out for its varied landscapes and storied history, much of which we can experience on a drive along its eastern shore. Highway 167 starts at the twin communities of Creighton and Flin Flon on the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border and then winds southwest to the resort village of Denare Beach. A […] Read more

The north shore of Lake Superior ranks among Canada’s great road trips. The 700-kilometre stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie passes through splendid Canadian Shield landscapes lining the world’s largest fresh-water lake. A scenic gem about halfway along this route is Pukaskwa National Park, preserving 135 kilometres of rugged […] Read more

Banff is famous for its magnificent landscapes, no less so in winter when a blanket of snow brings an added dimension. Besides striking scenery, winter has other advantages. Canada’s most famous national park can get so busy in summer and fall that just finding a parking spot at many top sights is challenging. Fewer people […] Read more

While much of the travel industry has been devastated by the pandemic, camping has seen tremendous growth. Campgrounds are filled with everything from tents to truck campers, trailers, vans and motorhomes that can dwarf a city bus. Each has its pros and cons. Tents remain the classic option. They allow people to stay in places […] Read more

Full-frame, cropped sensor, mirrorless, DSLR, action cameras — the choices seem mind-boggling. If you’re thinking of buying a new camera or are just getting into photography, be prepared to be overwhelmed. Rapidly changing technology and recent trends may influence the decision. The gold standard for years has been the DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera, […] Read more

Winter is a special time for photographing wildlife in the west. Fur-bearing animals sport their lustrous winter coats. Fewer birds are around, but those that stay are usually easier to photograph. Animals and birds could be anywhere, but prime places include national and provincial parks. Just as productive are rural areas, especially for deer, pronghorn, […] Read more

Pandemic-induced travel complications have changed a lot in a year, primarily because of the development of COVID-19 vaccines and the opening of more destinations. Now, however, it’s a big hurdle to clear the rapidly changing array of travel restrictions and requirements. For a professional travel adviser’s take on the current environment, we spoke to Barb […] Read more

Fall is our favourite time for travel in the West. The weather is still usually comfortable for camping, hiking, and fishing. Showy fall colours reach their peak and wildlife tends to be more active. A bonus is that the bugs have gone, along with summertime crowds. The highlight for us is that it’s the ideal […] Read more

Folks living on the Prairies have a ringside seat to one of Canada’s greatest wildlife spectacles. Starting in September and running well into October, millions of waterfowl take to the Central North American Flyway. The most plentiful are snow geese, often accompanied by greater white-fronted geese and other Arctic-nesting species that stop along the way […] Read more