September Calendar Image : Spirit Island

(Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:00:35 +0000)

This blog was written by Anne-Marie Macloughlin for the September 2018 calendar image of Spirit Island in Jasper National Park, which was shot by photographer Bill Settle. For many of us born outside of Canada, the Rocky Mountain vista as seen from the vantage point of postcard-perfect Maligne Lake is the archetypal Canadian landscape. Part of Jasper National Park, Canada’s largest at over 11,000 square kilometres and a UNESCO heritage site, the aqua lake with it’s other-worldly hue (a result of rock-flour from the glaciers) is what comes to mind when imagining the Rocky Mountains. The park is home to a staggering amount of wildlife, close to 70 different species whose survival depends on the park remaining protected. Three large… read more →

What is your favourite attraction in Canada?

(Wed, 19 Sep 2018 08:37:32 +0000)

Canada has no shortage of natural wonders and urban highlights. Culturally rich cities such as Vancouver and Calgary and natural phenomena like the Niagara Falls and the Rocky Mountains are just some of the highlights. With so many attractions, which are famous worldwide, it can be hard to decide on the ones you should visit […]

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