by Jane Canapini | Dec 17, 2023 | Ontario, Toronto
“Passion and patience.” These were the two words that came out in answer to my question of what it took to become one of the Miniature Makers at Toronto’s Little Canada miniature world attraction. And after getting a behind-the-scenes opportunity to try my hand at building even a simple piece of this incredible 1/87 scale version of Canada, I can attest to the fact that both of these adjectives are built into all of the creative people who work here. But there’s also a whole lot more…
by Jane Canapini | Oct 27, 2023 | Alberta
When the sun sets on Jasper National Park’s stunning lakes and mountains, another side of this Park’s beauty reveals itself: millions of stars that light up the night sky in what is the world’s largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve. But those stars seem to sparkle even brighter come October, when this mountain town hosts its annual celebration of the night skies: the Jasper Dark Sky Festival.
by Jane Canapini | Jul 23, 2023 | Ontario, Ottawa
Canada’s capital city is more than just the seat of power and politics for the country’s leaders. Click on the image to discover what this city offers for visitors, too.
by Jane Canapini | Jul 20, 2023 | Ontario
This is the story of a waterfall, a famous painter, an unsolved art theft and an amateur artist who rediscovers her craft on the edge of a two billion-year old meteor crater. That description may read a bit like the plot of an Agatha Christie novel, but it’s all based on real places and real events. What may surprise you, however, is the location where this story takes place: Onaping Falls in Sudbury, Ontario.
