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Mexico: Acapulco – An enduring hot spot

The natural beauty of Acapulco has always been a magnet for celebrities: today it’s an affordable destination that attracts tourists from all over the … Continue reading

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Louis Riel & the Battle of Batoche

The dream of a Métis State in the Prairies ended on May 12, 1885 at the Battle of Batoche in Saskatchewan, Canada. Louis Riel … Continue reading

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Saskatchewan: Aboriginal archaeology at Wanuskewin

Archaeology takes place at Wanuskewin just outside Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and the discoveries support the oral history of the aboriginal peoples that have gathered and … Continue reading

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NWT: Surviving the North – The story of the ‘Eskimo’ dog.

When the migration of Inuit occurred, the Tuli aboriginal culture used working dogs to pull their sleds and locate seal-breathing holes. We visit Yellowknife … Continue reading

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Northern Ontario: Amethysts and Eco-Tourism

We fly north to the aboriginal community of Fort Severn on the shores of Hudson’s Bay where goose-hunting is vying in popularity with the … Continue reading

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Canada: Vancouver Island – Pacific Rim

Long Beach offers one of the most incredible stretches of coastal wilderness. Along with rainforest trails and shore-pine bogs, we explore the Broken Group … Continue reading

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Alberta: Fresh Air Adventures

Straddle that horse, climb that mountain and board that train for adventure of every kind in Alberta, Canada. In high cattle country we saddle … Continue reading

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Northern Ontario: Dog Sledding in Temagami

Dog sledding in Northern Ontario is a truly unique Canadian experience. You are working with one of the oldest forms of transportation used by … Continue reading

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