When I pictured the perfect trip to Yellowknife, it included some kind of northern adventure.  A unique experience that I couldn’t get in the suburbs of Ottawa – something memorable, perhaps with an element of danger or calculated risk.  A story I could tell my kids about, one that would make their eyes would grow … More Attack of the Great Horned Owl

On the drive back from Cameron Falls, I stopped about 20 minutes outside of town to take a picture of the headframe of an old gold mine.  A quick photo op turned into a memorable experience. As I found out later, the mine I explored is Ptarmigan Mine.  It’s one of several gold mines in … More Ptarmigan Mine

I had a free Sunday morning in Yellowknife and felt like doing something adventurous.  I started poking around online for ideas and came across a great blog called Life in the Knife.  Written by a local named Shane, the blog is a tremendous resource of activities and perspectives on life in the north, covering everything … More Cameron Falls Trail

One of the main reasons for my trip to Yellowknife was for Folk on the Rocks, a two-day music festival held on the shores of Long Lake.  This was the 31st edition, and I was really impressed by the line-up they put together. The festival site is quite pretty.  Easily accessible from town, it occupies … More Folk on the Rocks 2011

Ottawa has come down with a case of Will & Kate fever this week as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in town for Canada Day celebrations.  It reminds me of the time another famous Duke and Duchess visited Ottawa, and I got to spend a few minutes with them. Way back in July … More My Brush With Royalty