Posts with tag: Canada

Podpro Ski and Snowboard Guides

by Jeremy Kressmann   Apr 3rd 2008 @ 8:00AM

Snow season might be winding down, but that's no reason not to start thinking about next year's fresh powder. While you're waiting, why not check out the iPod and iPhone-compatible skiing and snowboarding guides by Podpro? The company offers free downloadable trail maps for a number of the most popular resorts in both the U.S. and Canada.

iPhone users will be pleased to find full maps for more than thirty resorts across the United States and Canada, including top spots like Whistler, Aspen, Snowbird, and Snowmass. What's more, iPhone owners who visit the Podpro website will have access to live updates on current weather and ski conditions as well as a rundown of local lodging options. iPod users don't have quite as many options as their iPhone friends, though they still have access to Podpro's free guides to British Columbia's Whistler resort. Glove fingers crossed that they'll add a few more options in the near future.

Now all you need to figure out is how to avoid dropping your precious Apple device in a snowdrift when you wipe out.
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Filed under: Skiing, Gear, North America, Canada, United States, Internet Tools

Photo of the Day (3-11-2008)

by Martha Edwards   Mar 11th 2008 @ 2:00PM



Aside from a 2-week bout of the nastiest weather imaginable, winter in my cold little nook of the world has been pretty mild. In fact, the temperature today was in the mid-60s, while our neighbors to the east are experiencing severe winter weather warnings.

So it's in honour of them that I choose to feature this photo of Toronto by PDPhotography today. I love the framing, I love the bleakness of the image, and most of all, I love that I'm not there.

Want to share how the weather is where you live? Submit your photo to our Gadling Flickr Pool.
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Photo of the Day (1-1-08)

by Martha Edwards   Jan 1st 2008 @ 3:28PM


Happy New Year, readers! I decided to start the year off with a photo from my home country, Canada. This old abandoned car with a maple leaf sticker could have been taken anywhere but it reminds me so much of the rolling rural townscapes of home. Thanks to PDP Photography for sharing.

Want to share your photos, either of home or away? Join our Gadling Flickr Pool.
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One for the Road: The Geography of Hope - A Tour of the World We Need

by Kelly Amabile   Dec 6th 2007 @ 9:00AM

From Canada, the Globe and Mail's Top 100 books of 2007, introduces us to Chris Turner's story, The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need, in which the author travels the world in search of finding hope for a sustainable future for his daughter. What he discovers, with regards to sustainable design, housing, power and community, is both positive and promising. Turner's travels take him from northern Thailand to southern India, with stops in Europe and North America as well.

From the Globe's review: Chris Turner does his daughter proud. The Geography of Hope makes an overwhelming case for an abundant, even limitless amount of hope for humanity. The book is a captivating travelogue, the writing marked by piquant observations and raw, emotional engagement with farmers, radicals, business people, activists and indigenous people the world over.

Turner's previous book had global appeal of a different kind: Planet Simpson has been called the "...the definitive Simpsons study." In this new book he's turned his attention to a different topic, but with similar pop culture appeal that should attract a broad audience of readers. As the Globe points out, "...his stories are full of references to his love of driving, cold beer, the Big Lebowski and The Simpsons." And sustainability too! Sounds like a great one to kick off the new year with, huh? As Turner says on his own website, "...a book about hope makes a wonderful Christmas/Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus gift, so act now!"

Filed under: North America, Canada, Books, One for the Road

Canadians: Getting a passport just got easier

by Martha Edwards   Oct 19th 2007 @ 7:45PM

I don't know what the passport regulations are link where you live, but here in Canada, getting a passport involved jumping through several difficult hoops. One of those was finding a guarantor to sign the passport -- a professional of some sort (Doctor, engineer, etc.) who you've known well for at least two years and who would be willing to provide a reference for you. Sometimes it's easy; other times, it's a bit of a hassle.

But getting a passport in Canada is easier now than ever. Passport Canada has made changes and guarantors no longer have to be a professional to sign off on someone's passport. Here are the requirements to be a guarantor:
  • Be over 18 and a Canadian citizen
  • Be a holder of a valid Canadian passport
  • Have been 16 years or older when applied for their own passport
  • And have known the applicant for at least two years.
I'm not sure if the new rules are good or not. It certainly eases my mind for when I have to renew my passport, but it seems like it almost makes it a little too easy to get a passport. Thoughts?
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Photo of the Day (8/30/07)

by Neil Woodburn   Aug 30th 2007 @ 12:26PM


Wow, that's a lot of shades of blue in this spectacular photograph of Canada's Lake Louise by Gadling reader Davo77.

And then, of course, there's the reflection. Wow, again!

This is one of those rare photographs that immediately stopped me in mid-scroll as I surfed through our Gadling Flickr Pool. If you have a shot that might do the same, please visit the site and upload it right away; you too might be selected as our Photographer of the Day.
Filed under: Canada, Photo of the Day

Traveling When the Dollar is Weak

by Martha Edwards   Aug 21st 2007 @ 11:28AM

When the dollar's down, what's a traveler to do? Stay home? Welcome to the life of a Canadian for the past decade and a half. We've been avoiding the US for the past few years because it was just too darn expensive. But now we're about on par and I for one intend to take advantage of it.

But with the weakened US dollar, there's bound to be less Americans at the Eiffel tower this year. As I know very well, Europe's really expensive when you're not at the top of the currency game, but just because it's out, doesn't mean there aren't other affordable places to visit. Have you considered a trip to:
  • Canada? I can vouch for the fact that it's beautiful here, for those who love both urban landscapes and rugged wilderness. My loyalties lie with Western Canada, but the east is ok too.
  • New Zealand? Sure, the airfare can be expensive, but the USD is stronger than the NZD so you're bound to save some money. Plus, it's absolutely gorgeous.
  • Thailand? Again, the airfare is a bit pricey, but Thailand is a bargain. You can easily live off of $30 a day.
  • Costa Rica? Although they boast beaches and rainforest and everything in between, this central American getaway is still one of the more affordable destinations.
Want some more advice for traveling when the dollar is down? Check out this link.
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Potato Museum?!?!?

by Neil Woodburn   Jul 23rd 2007 @ 11:36AM

Where I come from, potatoes are an integral part of life; hardly a day goes by without consuming potato chips, French fries, mash potatoes or some other variation on the versatile spud. In fact, as I write this, I'm boiling potatoes right now to make some mash.

Personally, I would argue that potatoes are the unsung heroes of American cuisine; I can't believe someone hasn't built a shrine to our spudsy friend.

Well, look no further. If you happen to be passing through Prince Edward Island--Canada's smallest province--and looking for something to do, swing on by the Prince Edward Island Potato Museum. You can't miss it; a 14-foot tall russet potato stands at the entrance.

The museum itself is an astounding 7,000 sqaure feet and packed with, according to the website, "the largest exhibit of potato artifacts in the world!"

Man, I love potatoes, but life must be awfully boring on Prince Edward Island to spend time amassing the largest exhibit of potato artifacts in the world. Nonetheless, if you're in town, check it out. What else are you going to do?

Filed under: Food and Drink

One for the Road: 1,000 Places to See in the U.S. and Canada

by Kelly Amabile   Jul 3rd 2007 @ 10:43AM

Yesterday we suggested a tool to use for logistical aspects of your travel planning. Today we overwhelm you with a list of destination choices for North America, a semi-tribute to America during the recent holiday.

Earlier this spring, Patricia Schultz, author of the mega 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, released a second version:1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die. So now you've essentially got about 2,000 places (minus the overlap) to choose from. Yikes!

This 1,200-page monster has loads of suggestions for travelers -- things you can do this summer and throughout the year. The book is organized by region, and includes subject-specific indices sorted by interest -- wilderness, great dining, best beaches, world-class museums, sports and adventures, road trips, and more. And hey, mom and dad -- there's also a handy index that breaks out the best destinations for travel with kiddies. Plenty to pick from in this one!

Where will you be traveling this summer?


Filed under: North America, Canada, Books, One for the Road

A Canadian In Beijing: Turn Up The Volume

by Ember Swift   Mar 30th 2007 @ 8:55PM

Ember Swift is the newest member of Gadling. Over the next three months, this Canadian woman will be living in and exploring China. During her time there, she'll be posting regularly about her adventures. Check in every Wednesday and Sunday to see what China is like from a Western perspective...

Beijing is less than one week away and my musician self can barely keep the volume down. My excitement is cranking and I haven't even started packing yet. That's tomorrow's task and it brings me that much closer to eventually hearing the lilt of Mandarin spoken nearly everywhere I go for a solid three months.

I am a full-time musician who has logged a lot of travel miles. I'm onto my fifth touring van since 1997, for instance, and only two died of unnatural causes (one fire, one theft) while all the others were just driven to their graves after years of loyal service. But, to give you more résumé-like context, throughout the past eleven years there have been ten different independent releases (nine albums and one DVD), thousands of performances averaging approximately one hundred and fifty per year, eight tours to Australia (our most frequent overseas destination) and lots of changes to my band line-up which I must confess includes six different drummers – yikes! All in all, it makes my résumé sound heavily steeped in experience but lacking in flavour. Of course, résumé bullet points don't include the stories. These stories weave in and out of the awards and accolades, times of struggle and periods of prosperity, debt and recovery. They are told in songs or between songs; they're stage material that keeps this crazy journey full of life.

Continue reading A Canadian In Beijing: Turn Up The Volume

Filed under: Learning, Blogs, Stories, Asia, China, Canada, Foreign Language, A Canadian in Beijing

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