Canadians from coast-to-coast are blessed having a wide variety of trail networks readily available year round. Without a whole lot of work it’s easy to be off in the back country on a lazy afternoon or for a weekend adventure. However, getting off the paved path sometimes requires a little extra knowledge and know-how. Unlike regular highways and streets it often takes a community of users to maintain a trail system. The rules are different and… Read the rest
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How to Protect Yourself from Tick’s this Spring and Summer Season
About the Tick
All across Canada ticks of different shapes, sizes and varieties can be found. There are over 20 species but only 3 posing an ongoing threat to humans. Tick bites can often be very painful and slow healing however if properly taken care of the chance of major infection and the potential of contracting a disease is minimal. Adult ticks are generally half the size of your pinkie fingernail. Ticks can be… Read the rest
Summer 2012- Paddling Hot Spots
Vancouver Island BC: Clayoquot Sound (Map 13, Inset 20)
From Tofino, a huge, protected area full of bays and inlets and channels lies before you. Head southeast through Browning Passage and down into Grice Bay. Take a short trip to Meares Island or head north for a multi-day adventure, perhaps culminating at the most popular destination in the area, Hot Springs Cove. Depending on how much time you spend exploring