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Yukon Adventures: Horseback Riding in Tombstone Territorial Park
There’s something about Tombstone Territorial Park in Canada’s Yukon that speaks to the adventurer in everyone. Perhaps it is the fact that the only road through the Park is the infamous Dempster Highway with a reputation for intimidating even the most seasoned of...
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Top 7 Things to Do in Tofino for Non-Surfers
Most people think of one thing when they think of Vancouver Island’s small town of Tofino: surfing. (Well, maybe ‘hippies’, too, since they are somewhat related in attitude and lifestyle.) Certainly the town’s location on the wild Pacific side of the island supports...
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Guide to Discovery Days Festival in Dawson, Yukon
Arriving in Dawson City, Yukon is a little like walking onto the set of a spaghetti western. The dirt streets, wooden sidewalks and flat clapboard facades on the town's buildings all scream the Wild West, and even the hardware store still sells equipment for gold...
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Where to Shop in Perth County, Ontario
No weekend getaway to the country is complete without planning a little shopping. At least that’s my philosophy. Whether that means looking for antiques, handicrafts or even local produce, I like to keep an eye out for things you may not find in the big city, or...
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