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Go North Young Man

By Nadine Jones on May 3, 2010

Most British Columbians live huddled along the 49th parallel. They jet to Hawaii or Mexico for holidays and are often unaware of the many wonders the northern part of the province has to offer. Read more...

Scenic Seattle

By Jane Cassie on May 3, 2010

"We're rotating at 500 feet (170 metres) above ground level and on a clear day, you can see all the way to the Cascade foothills," claims Colleen Foster who obviously knows the facts. She should. She's been sharing them for 20 years with visitors, like us, who dine at Seattle's SkyCity Restaurant. The 360-degree-view venue, housed below the Space Needle's observatory, is the perfect spot to graze and gaze - even tonight, when clouds drape the "Emerald City" with a mystical veil. Read more...

Four-Wheel Walkers: Walk With Stability

By Island Mediquip on Mar 1, 2010

Walkers have come a long way from when the only one available was a steel, non-folding, four legged walker. While the four-legged folding walkers are still available and are still needed, the introduction of wheeled walkers with a seat, basket, and hand brakes give a safe walking alternative to a large population. Four wheel walkers increase the confidence of the user and allow for a broader walking range. They also help with stability and were created to aid in fall prevention. Read more...

The Tale of Trails

By Bill Faith on Mar 1, 2010

Harley-Davidson was the brand of excitement for boomers in years past, but now the more active old-fashioned, two-pedalled bicycle is gaining ground due to an abundance of beautiful and level, off-road trails that are safe and quiet. Read more...

World's Oldest Licence Plates

By Norman K Archer on Mar 1, 2010

British Columbia also started registering vehicles in 1903, but it was up to the owner to make up markers to display the assigned registration number. Leather, metal numbers and wood were often the materials used. The letters "BC" appear on the majority of these owner-provided plates. Read more...

Baby Boomers on All Fours

By Gary Grieco on Feb 26, 2010

Boomers who are just beginning to have trouble with hips, knees and backs have embraced the concept of travelling the backcountry mounted on powerful iron steeds sporting four large knobby tires. Read more...

Travel Like a Young Person

There are a growing number of mature travellers who choose to stay in hostels as they travel, and it's not always for budget reasons. Hostels the world over recognize this and are providing accommodation that suits the lifestyle of these travellers. Read more...

Valentining In Victoria

By Jane Cassie on Jan 29, 2010

Is an Olympic event your ideal Valentine venue - or is it going to interfere with this day of love? If romance, in your perfect world, doesn't include skating rinks, ski slopes or a swarm of spectators, escape the hectic pace and head over to the Island. Victoria offers many award-winning opportunities. Read more...

A Little Bit Up, A Little Bit Down

By Julie Lawson on Dec 1, 2009

Thanks to the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm of our native guides, the tours are mini-seminars on Irish history, folklore, customs and humour, geography and ecology, the Gaelic language, food, Guinness, whiskey, sports, music, the economy, and back to Guinness. Read more...

Comox Rocks: A Healthful Getaway

By Rick & Chris Millikan on Sep 28, 2009

Seeking soft but robust adventures, we first settle atop Forbidden Plateau. Our lodge's floor-to-ceiling windows frame Comox Valley's green forests, islands dotting Georgia Strait and faraway snow-capped coastal mountains. In this inspiring setting, our resort offers us a detailed program for improved fitness. Read more...

Australia: Scratching the Surface

By Enise Olding on Sep 25, 2009

In 1787, the first fleet left Portsmouth, England with its load of convict passengers bound for what is now called Australia. Captain Arthur Phillip aboard HMS *Sirius* was not taken with Botany Bay and went on to find one of the finest harbours in the world, in which a thousand sail of the line might ride in perfect security the finest harbour in the world, a place now simply called Sydney. Read more...

Queen of Missions

By W. Ruth Kozak on Sep 1, 2009

Santa Barbara, California is a city of whitewashed Spanish style buildings with red tile roofs tucked between the mountains and sea. The palm-lined streets and long stretch of white sandy beach give it an exotic allure. Some call it the American Riviera. No palms lined the beaches and boulevards when the Spanish came, nor were there wooded hillsides. Read more...

Anchored in the Heart of Vancouver

By Mary Anne Hajer on Aug 28, 2009

For me, the best way to enter Vancouver is by boat, preferably on a warm and breezy day like today. With the wind at our backs and a following sea, our sailboat, the *Zephyr*, is on the run, the most comfortable point of sail. Read more...

Home Port

By Mary Anne Hajer on Jun 30, 2009

The Fraser is a working river, full of both commercial and pleasure boat traffic, and as soon as we leave our marina, we are alert to potential hazards. The North Arm is too shallow to accommodate ocean-going freighters, but it is a principal route for tugboats pulling barges and log booms upstream and down. Read more...

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