Declining sea ice, not tourism, is likely to blame for the tragic death of an Inuit man in last week says a leading polar bear expert. Aaron Gibbons — known as Gumby — was teaching four children, including his son and daughter, how to pick bird eggs last week on …

Shortly after news emerged a major Canadian coach service provider is planning to abandon its operations in Western Canada (aside from one route between Vancouver and Seattle), Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson expressed dismay over the development at Greyhound Canada, signalling “it’s going to have huge implications.” “It’s concerning,” Iveson said …

Popular Kingston landmarks may soon be transformed into a movie and television set for some of Hollywood’s largest productions. The Handmaid’s Tale and Star Trek Discovery are just two of the productions looking to bring their stars, crew, and props to the Limestone City. Rob Kawamoto oversees Tourism Kingston and …

Despite a weak loonie and vows to steer clear of the United States while Donald Trump is in power, Canadians haven’t stopped taking their dollars south. For the first time in nearly a decade, Canadian tourism spending at home declined slightly for two straight quarters, according to figures released this …

In many places, the Trent-Severn Waterway travels along existing rivers and lakes but in some areas, like in Peterborough, a separate canal had to be dug. If the ground was low, the sides of the canal had to be built up with earthen dams. “If you’re looking, you can definitely …

A portion of the upgrades to a scenic trail overlooking the Bay of Fundy have been completed, and Sunday, June 24 marked the grand opening, with officials from the New Brunswick and federal governments in attendance. Part of a $45 million commitment from the provincial and federal governments, the Fundy …

Border town Alexandria Bay in northern New York State relies on tourism, like many of the communities lining both sides of the Thousand Islands. With imposed by President and reciprocal ones promised by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, these small tourist industries may be in for a hit. Ron Thomson runs …

Crews are making progress on a new attraction at Whistler/Blackcomb that may not be for everyone. The Whistler-Blackcomb suspension bridge will be 130 metres long with an elevation of about 2,000 metres. The bridge will span from the Peak Chair across part of Whistler Bowl and end at West Ridge. …

If you stay, you’ll pay. Kingston has joined the growing ranks of Ontario cities imposing a municipal accommodation tax on visitors. All hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts must charge the four-per cent levy to guests for nightly stays, then remit the money to the city, starting August 1. “We …

When you think about Manitoba rivers, you may not envision white water rapids and adrenaline-pumping currents, but you can find that just outside of Winnipeg. The Whitemouth River is a little over an hour’s drive east of Winnipeg. It’s a hidden gem that offers tranquil passages as well as white …