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When it comes to the countries of origins of our favourite foods, shows and people, we’re experts. But how good is our geographical knowledge of these places?  Interested in putting our geography skills to the test, The Knowledge Academy quizzed 6,550 people’s knowledge to see which countries we struggle to place on a map the most. Coming in at the top of the list is Indonesia with 83% of

Australia's leading expedition operator Aurora Expeditions is offering a unique opportunity to meet and explore with world-renowned marine conservationist, biologist, oceanographer and explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle on an exciting voyage to Baja California. Dr. Earle will be a special guest on a 9-day sailing in and around Baja California and the Sea of Cortez – from May 4 to 12, 2022 – on board its

With its fascinating goldrush history, rich First Nations heritage and the best northern lights viewing in the world, this latest collection of new hotels and wilderness inns in Canada's Yukon Territory is just one more reason why Aussies are dreaming of the time when they can plan their trip of a lifetime to Canada's vast north-west wilderness territory. Read on for four innovative new stays in

Once caught, fish need to be handled with wet hands to protect the slime on their skin, which is their immune s ystem. SUSAN NERBERG/THE GLOBE AND MAIL Not far from Calgary, in the Alberta Foothills, are waterways perfect for a peaceful day of fly fishing Life is on the line as I teeter in the current of the Oldman River in southern Alberta. No, I’m not about to engage in a daredevil rescue

Park visitors view a dig in progress. COURTESY OF TOURISM SASKATOON Explore the longest-running archaeological project in Canada on a site that’s been a traditional meeting place for centuries The grasslands seem endless when standing on the Saskatchewan prairie: A vast carpet of flora, fields of grain and distant clusters of farm buildings. At Wanuskewin Heritage Park, on the outskirts of

A guest of Chateau Madelinot photographs a baby seal. The seal’s fluffy white coat indicates it is less than two weeks old. DOMINI CLARK/THE GLOBE AND MAIL Winter conditions may be harsh here, but the opportunity to see a seal pup up close will warm you up The North Atlantic in winter is a world of monochrome. Fields of white snow replace lush green landscapes. Blue waters turn inky black.

Many of the community’s historic clapboard buildings have become boutique hotels. BARRETT & MACKAY/NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TOURISM This centuries-old fishing village takes on a new life as a boutique hotel and living-history museum The old man on the dock is trying to tell me something, but I can’t for the life of me figure out what it is. After two days spent travelling here by plane,

Big Lonely Doug, the second-largest Douglas fir in Canada. The road in the foreground leads down to the flat land where Doug grows. KAMIL BIALOUS/THE GLOBE AND MAIL This nature-rich outpost on Vancouver Island may not be as famous as neighbouring communities, but locals like to keep it that way Big Lonely Doug is a perfect symbol for the Vancouver Island outpost of Port Renfrew. The giant

A scene from the competitive axe-throwing contest. PETER MATHER/THE GLOBE AND MAIL It might be known for its Gold Rush history, but this tiny northern town is vibrant and proudly unconventional It’s early March and I’m on a Great River Air flightseeing tour over Dawson City, Yukon. My group of three is crammed into a C-172 Skyhawk heading toward the famous Tombstone Mountain, a jagged,

Guests can enjoy a soak in a wood-fired outdoor cedar hot tub. COURTESY OF TROUT POINT LODGE This luxurious small hotel empowers guests with its nature-based activities and programs ‘The moon tonight is in the waxing gibbous stage,” says Rémi Torrenta, Trout Point Lodge’s staff astronomer and naturalist. “It’ll be full in a couple of days.” He pulls out a laser pointer as we stand together