Encountering a Modern-Day Caveman in Dawson City, Yukon
If you think living in Dawson City, Yukon in the middle of January is tough, try doing it in a cave when the temperature outside averages -26 Celsius. Yet that's exactly what Bill Donaldson has been doing for the past 22 years, earning him the well-deserved nickname 'Caveman Bill' amongst the local townspeople. Of course, you can't help but wonder what would possess someone to become a...
The Martin House: a Frank Lloyd Wright Buffalo Masterpiece
Visiting Fallingwater several years ago made me a committed fan of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and since then I look for every opportunity to step inside one of his innovative structures. Luckily for Henk and I, we live in Toronto, a 90-minute drive from Buffalo, which boasts several Wright buildings of note, one of which is the Darwin Martin House. Considered by many (including...
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 drivers. Or maybe it is the Tombstone name itself, evoking Wild West imagery of rugged landscapes and untamed wilderness. Whatever...