by Jane Canapini | Jun 5, 2026 | New Brunswick
Canada has no shortage of scenic drives. But even many Canadians may be surprised to learn that one of the best coastal drives in the country can be found in New Brunswick. Better still, this particular route takes you to locations where by day you can enjoy pretty hikes with green grottoes and surprising viewpoints, and by night gaze at the heavens in the middle of the world’s first 180-km long Dark Sky Corridor. Read more about what could be the best scenic drive in New Brunswick.
by Jane Canapini | May 16, 2026 | British Columbia
“Forest bathing”, “sound bathing” and ocean bathing on a floating sauna in the middle of Howe Sound. When it comes to wellness activities in British Columbia, Vancouver and environs is where you will find a concentration of experiences that lean towards alternative lifestyles and spiritual practices, or the “woo-woo” side of life as I tend to think of it. Here is what you can expect, from a skeptic’s perspective.
by Jane Canapini | Nov 21, 2025 | New Brunswick
Why is it that it’s always a country mouse and a city mouse that end up marrying each other? Or worse, travelling together! One is always looking for ways to enjoy nature and the great outdoors, while the other is listing coffee shops and street art on their must-do list. Luckily, Saint John, New Brunswick may be the perfect solution for both people, without having to compromise at all (or involve any lawyers). Not only does this port city offer a vibrant and historic downtown, great restaurants, shopping and more, it also has huge swaths of parkland, beaches and hiking trails right within its city limits, not to mention one of the rarest natural wonders in the world: ‘Reversing Falls’. Here then, are the best things to do in Saint John for both nature lovers and culture vultures.
by Jane Canapini | Oct 26, 2025 | Saskatchewan
I had never heard the term “placemaking” used to describe street art until I signed up for a downtown mural tour on a recent visit to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. My guide on the tour was Pam Staples, a graphic designer, illustrator and theatre set painter who has worked in the arts and culture development sector for many years both in Saskatoon and elsewhere around the country. Pam introduced me to the concept of placemaking while we were discovering some of the murals and creative installations in the downtown core.
