by Neala Schwartzberg. The air is crisp scented with sweetness of trees and rich deep earth. There’s incredible beauty and peace at Riding Mountain National Park that comes from intimacy with nature.

by Robert Painter. Polar bears are big. Polar bears are powerful. The best, and safest, way to see these behemoths is to go out on a Tundra Buggy. If you think this is the Arctic version of a photo safari you’re right.

by George Bailey. Ass, Mule, Donkey, Burro, they all want the same. To be protected and loved.

by George Bailey. Kensington Market is not really a market like most of us think of a market. It's dozens of tiny shops that house dry goods, terrific vintage clothing, bakeries, dollar stores, and unique eateries inside century old buildings.

by Marty Essen. One man, several wolves, and the opportunity of a lifetime. Excerpted from Cool Creatures, Hot Planet -- Exploring the Seven Continents

by George Bailey. If you enjoy battleships, this is the place. Visit Haida, a Tribal class destroyer, and, the only one left in the world. And you can also enjoy a bit of Hamilton, Ontario while you're there.

by Linda Fasteson. Swinging open the dormer windows, we could hear the clip-clop of a horse-drawn carriage on the cobblestone street below. The church bells of Notre Dame sounded the hour as a passer-by called out Bonjour! Paris? No. Montreal, just 45 miles from the United States border.

by Neala Schwartzberg. It has an air of beauty and tranquillity, but Grosse Ile is part memorial and part fascinating exhibit about the process of immigration in Canada.

by George Bailey. If you haven't been to Niagara since 1996 you'll see a new vibrant and exciting city and it's all because of Ontario government sanctioned what they like to call gaming. But whether it's gaming, or gambling, it has changed Niagara forever and in some ways given the city new growth.

by Neala Schwartzberg. Returning to one of my favorite places, this time exploring the countryside with delightful manoirs, charming sights, beautiful quiet lakes, and important pieces of history.

by Sheree Bykofsky. Pleasures of the harbor, the ocean, good food and excellent inns.

by George Bailey. He was told Here are the keys to your car, now go enjoy yourselves and find stories about British Columbia.

by Robert Painter. From the rodeo to the chuck wagon, to entertainment, the Calgary Stampede took Robert Painter by storm. He started planning his return even before he left.

It's another Postcard from Fyllis Hockman, and this time she's aboard the Rocky Mountaineer training her way across the Canadian Rockies.

by Guylaine Spencer. There is much to enjoy in this waterside city.

by Neala Schwartzberg. On a recent August morning I discovered the antidote for the maladies of modern life. A visit to the 18th century, courtesy of a costume, and the Nouvelle France Festival in Quebec City.

by George Bailey. "This is the land of my birth," writes Bailey, "the stories my mother told me about St. John’s came alive." Eight years old when he left, in mid-life he travels back to re-experience the years of his childhood.

by Neala Schwartzberg. This family-owned boutique hotel in Quebec City, reflects delicious luxury, high-tech elegance and comfort, and rich archeological history.

by George Bailey. You've probably seen the amazing photos but didn't know where to find that spot. Now you'll know, and there's lots more to see.

by George Bailey. Located on Atlantic Canada's Bay of Fundy, surrounded by rock and water, there's a charming city, and great natural beauty.