Immersed in ‘The Cirque’

The whimsical, wondrous world of Canada's hottest road show

Amaluna / photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

May 11, 2013

“Oh. My. GOD!” exclaims a friend during intermission at a recent production of Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna in Calgary. ”Did you see that water bowl performance? Did she really just DO that? Unbelievable! I think I’ve fallen in love.”…

Birdspotting

10 Canadian Bird-Watching Destinations

photo by george webber

May 25, 2012

Not long ago, our friend Brian Keating (head naturalist at GoingWild) – encouraged us to join him for a visit to an undisclosed forest in Calgary. Our mission was to see if we could catch a glimpse of a…

In the Suitcase with David Tetrault

A travelling gourmet unpacks his secrets

photo by toque & canoe

Apr 30, 2012

There’s just something about that David Tetrault. You’ll recognize him – wherever you happen to be – because he’s the guy in the room who looks like he’s having way more fun than everyone else. Few people match Tetrault’s passion…

A Nod to “The Bay”

New book toasts North America's oldest company

photo courtesy of canadian canoe museum

Oct 25, 2011

When a prestigious New York City-based publishing house contacted Winnipeg journalist Mark Reid last year – they explained they were looking for a Canadian writer with a background in history and a special interest in the Hudson’s Bay…

The National Parks Project

An extraordinary glimpse into Canada's "true soul"

saskatchewan's prince albert national park / photo by edwin lau

Sep 27, 2011

Thirty-nine musicians. Thirteen filmmakers. And 13 national parks. Put ‘em together and what do you get? Aside from a new CD and 13 short films, how about the most creative nod to Parks Canada’s 100th birthday witnessed yet. But what are…

Toque & Canoe

Travel. Talk. Canada.