The Fort Garry Hotel One of most iconic buildings in Winnipeg is the Fort Garry Hotel, one of Canada’s grand railway châteaus, a legacy of a bygone era. Built in 1913 by the notable Canadian architect firm Ross and Macdonald, …
From Hot Yoga to Raindrop Therapy: A Day of Relaxation
I had just spent my second night at the Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown and was beginning to feel spoiled by the decadence of it all. The spectacular view… The Business Class executive suite… The warm welcome! I was beginning to …
Riding, Relaxation & Culinary Delights at the Elkhorn Resort
After a morning spent wildlife viewing in Riding Mountain National Park, I drove five minutes outside of Wasagaming to Elkhorn Riding Adventures. I was going on a trail ride! Elkhorn Riding Adventures It had been quite some time since I had been …
A Culinary Adventure at the Fairmont Winnipeg
It all began with a plate of chocolate. There upon the dresser in my room at the Fairmont Winnipeg was a painter’s easel. Entirely edible, it was made of chocolate and featured bison on its canvas; creatures I had seen in the flesh …
#2DaysinSeattle: Friday – 7 bars in one night
Visit Seattle invited me to spend two days in Seattle as a part of their #2DaysinSeattle campaign. Don’t know what #2DaysinSeattle is? Read my previous blog post, “So you’re spending #2DaysinSeattle.“ The drive from Vancouver to Seattle was pretty straightforward. …
Harrison Hot Springs: A Quick Getaway
I was recently in Harrison Hot Springs to write a story about bald eagle watching for the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains blog, 604 Pulse. Brackendale (near Squamish) is often the first place people think of when they think of bald eagle …
Why I love the Moore Hotel in Seattle
I’ve stayed at the Warwick, the W, the Holiday Inn, and at El Gaucho, yet I always come back to the Moore Hotel. I recently stayed here for two nights last weekend, my fifth time at the hotel over the …