Monthly Archives: June 2011

How to Survive a Skunk Attack

Last weekend, my Skyway bike ran into a skunk. It was late and it was dark. I was making my way up Alma when, before you could say stinky purple stew, a skunk darted out from behind a parked car. … Continue reading

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Our Favourite Places – Île aux Lièvres (Hare Island)

For my two loves Leave Rex and Buster at home. Don’t pick the berries unless you eat them on the spot. See nesting Eiders pluck their own breasts to cover their eggs with down. Welcome to the Île aux Lièvres. … Continue reading

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Inspiration for the Week Ahead

It’s always good to stoke those fires early in the week. We’re kicking things off with the help of our friends, family, and fans on facebook. Lots of you have been sharing photos and celebrating life in the outdoors through … Continue reading

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What to do this Weekend

It’s a great weekend to get out and have some fun. En Québec our friends and family are celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste, despite what looks like nasty weather a long weekend in La Belle Provence can never be bad. Outside of Quebec … Continue reading

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Our Favourite Places: Vancouver Island

Where: Vancouver Island, BC What: Camping, or pretty much anything When: Anytime I know, I know, it’s a big island. But as a kid growing up in Alberta, what I looked forward to the most every summer was our trip to Vancouver Island. We … Continue reading

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