New Friends
The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is one of the most coveted backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This summer was the fourth time I hiked the trail, and once again I crossed paths with fellow backpackers from different parts of Canada and the world. Most encounters are short-lived conversations, with little time… Continue reading New Friends
Pukaskwa National Park
Not everyone would enjoy spending weeks travelling in a teardrop trailer. But despite the tedium of setting up and taking down camp, the exhausting daily drives, and the challenges of camping in a small trailer, I find this kind of travel worthwhile. It’s the same reason I enjoy backpacking or canoeing: I love exploring our… Continue reading Pukaskwa National Park
Elbows Up
My love for hockey started when I learned to skate on a backyard rink built by my father. I played minor hockey throughout my youth, and dreamed of one day playing in the National Hockey League. Initially, my favourite team was the Montreal Canadiens, but when the Edmonton Oilers entered the league, they became my… Continue reading Elbows Up
The Cafeteria
Why is it that whenever you make a mistake, your family takes pleasure in reminding you of how you messed up? It’s been over twenty years since our family travelled for four months through Europe, but every time we discuss the trip, someone inevitably mentions my decision to have dinner at The Cafeteria. The infamous… Continue reading The Cafeteria
Annie
Have you ever wished you could talk to someone portrayed in an old photograph? That’s exactly what I wished while researching the life of my great-great-grandmother, Annie Worthy Johnston. After delving through genealogical records and newspaper articles, and reading about pioneer life in Canada, I had an endless list of questions I wanted to ask… Continue reading Annie
Serendipity: A Traveler’s Best Friend
As Michelle and I cycled towards the highest point on the Isle of Lismore, I couldn’t help thinking about how serendipity had enhanced our enjoyment of travelling to Scotland. When we carefully planned our three-week trip to Iceland, Scotland, and England this spring, we thought Edinburgh would be the most exciting destination. Indeed, it was… Continue reading Serendipity: A Traveler’s Best Friend
To Boldly Go
When I was a child during the 1960s, Star Trek was my favourite television show. Every Sunday evening, I eagerly joined my dad in front of our black-and-white television set, excited to see what new planet Spock and Captain Kirk would explore. When I heard Captain Kirk’s iconic monologue, “Space: the final frontier. These are… Continue reading To Boldly Go
Our European Adventure: Paris
At last! Three weeks after bidding farewell to Canada, Michelle and I, along with our three sons, arrived in Paris. It had been sixteen years since Michelle and I had visited Paris on our honeymoon, and now we were eager to share it with Brett, Keegan, and Joel. With a rich history, charming cobblestone streets,… Continue reading Our European Adventure: Paris
Before It’s Too Late
This summer I went on a four-day backpacking trip with my good friends Dave and Paul to Turbine Canyon in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. I first hiked the trail when I was sixteen and since then I have hiked it so many times I have lost track. As we hiked, memories rushed back to me… Continue reading Before It’s Too Late
Haida Gwaii
Whenever Michelle and I go camping, we enjoy destinations where we can experience solitude and nature. We have canoed on the Churchill River in Northern Saskatchewan, paddling on remote lakes during the day and watching the Northern Lights at night. We have hiked the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, a 40 km trek through… Continue reading Haida Gwaii
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One Last Kick 