About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: winter
Greek Mythology: Creation of the Seasons
This feature was prompted by my visits to the archaeological sites in Northern Greece where I saw wonderful sculptures, mosaics and wall paintings depicting … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged creation, Demeter, God of the Underworld, Goddess of Harvest, Greece, Greek mythology, Hades, Mount Olympus, Persephone, seasons, summer, winter, Zeus
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Niagara Falls – An all-season wonder
Rainbows, butterflies, a floral clock, whirlpool rapids, tacky fun attractions, and, of course, views from above, behind and below the Natural Wonder that is … Continue reading
Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada
Tagged Buffalo, Butterfly Gardens and Conservatory, Canada, cataract, Charles Dickens, Clifton Hill, floral clock, Great Gorge Adventure, horseshoe falls, International border, Maid of the Mist, Marilyn Monroe, New York, Niagara Falls, Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara River, Ontario, rainbows, rapids, Skylon Tower, summer, whirlpool, winter
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Parry Sound, Ontario: In Search of White Gold
At the onset of winter we travel to Parry Sound in Northern Ontario in search of White Gold and experience the fun of a … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaskan dogs, Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Beaver, Canada, dog sledding, environment, exercise, Huntsville, ice-fishing, moose, naturalist, nature, Northern Ontario, owls, Parry Sound, Polar Bear swim, raccoon, Siberian huskies, sleigh ride, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, trails, transportation, wildlife, winter
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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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Tagged aboriginal, Canada, dog sledding, French-Canadian, Grey Owl, history, huskies, Inuit, Ontario, snow, Temagami, tourism, winter
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The Boreal Forest: 3. Adaptation
“Adaptation”, the third part in our series featuring the eco-systems and impact of climate on the forest, reveals the relationship between aspen and coniferous … Continue reading
The Boreal Forest: 1. Creation
“Creation” is the first in an 8-part series that takes an in-depth look at the formation of the Boreal Forest and its intrinsic eco-systems. … Continue reading
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Tagged aspen parkland, boreal forest, Canada, Canadian Government, coniferous, dinosaurs, fir, gasses, glacial moraine, glaciers, lungs of the earth, northern hemisphere, oxygen, ozone, parks, photosynthesis, pine, prairie, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, soil, spruce, terrestrial eco-system, ultra-violet, Waskesiu hills, wilderness, winter, Wisconsonian glacier
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Québec, Canada: Snowmobiling in the Gaspé Peninsula
The Province of Québec in Canada covers an area almost as big as Mexico and with the long, snowy winters, much of this part … Continue reading
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Tagged Baie des Chaleurs, birch bark, Canada, Chic-choc mountains, cross-country skiing, European explorers, Forillon National Park, Gaspé Peninsula, Gespeg, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Joseph Armand Bombardier, Mexico, Micmac Interpretative Centre, miracles, Motel Adams, Notre-Dame-des-Douleurs, Parc de la Gaspésie, Percé Rock, Quebec, recreational trails, Sanctuary, skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiles, spruce, United States, winter, winter sports
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