Surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, outrigger canoeing, hula dancing. Watching your grandchildren try new activities is one of life’s greatest joys. Our son and his family
Whales and Trails
“We hear that a lot,” says the Visitor Centre person, when we admit this is our first visit to the north end of Vancouver Island,
The Joys of an Alsek Expedition
We ride through the wave train at a speed of 25 kilometres per hour and for a split second, we are terrified. But, wait, we
Stripe-and-Spot and the Missing Link
The feral goats have names (Stripe-and-Spot is an example), and they outnumber the resident humans (about 300). Want to test the battery and brakes on
Mayne Attractions
Winter weather lingers, but we can’t wait. We test our new bikes on a four-day trip to Mayne, the little Gulf Island that lies midway
Baja Brigade
Clenched teeth relax into a smile when a sea turtle surfaces alongside our kayak. Five-foot waves looming overhead can intimidate novice kayakers like us, but
