Portage la Prairie, MB–Imagine that you are a five year old child. The government forcibly takes you away from your family and the only home you have ever known. You arrive at a place far away and are given a bath in unchanged water used to bathe other children. They Read more
Stanstead, QC –Residents of this small Quebec town that borders Derby Line, Vermont were surprised when then U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, showed up in March of 2025 accompanied by border agents and drug sniffing dogs. A smiling Noem reportedly skipped across the border, declaring, “U.S.A. Number One, ” Read more
Toronto, Ontario — Canada is often called, “The Great White North, ” but in Toronto there are over 130 different languages spoken. As Canada celebrates its 150th birthday, no one is talking about building walls, instead they are talking about diversity and no where is that diversity greater than in Read more
Toronto, Ontario — “Uh, Toronto . . . that’s in Canada isn’t it?” A man recently responded when I told him where I’d been. Sadly like many Americans, he’s never been to Canada and probably can’t find it on a map. What a shame. I’ve been to Canada nine times Read more
Banff, Alberta–If there is one thing you should do in Alberta– visit The Athabasca Glacier. The drive on the Icefields Parkway is considered one of the most scenic in the world. It’s an all day trip. You can drive it on your own, or book a tour with the excellent Read more
Montreal, QC — As I looked over the menu, the waitress tried to take my order in Cantonese. Since my knowledge of Cantonese is not fluent, I could not answer her. She then tried to take my order in French. Once again I could not answer her. Finally she spoke Read more
Banff, AB–I’m always surprised that more Americans haven’t been to Canada. Many can’t even find it on the map. Why would you not what to come here? There’s lots of friendly people, delicious food and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. I had traveled to Canada at Read more