Pratt & Whitney Canada has announced plans to advance its hybrid-electric propulsion technology and flight demonstrator program as part of a $163M CAD investment, supported by the governments of Canada and Quebec. “Pratt & Whitney Canada is proud to be a leader toward ever more sustainable aircraft propulsion technologies and be an integral part of Canada’s green recovery plan,” said Maria Della Posta, …
Ontario has many beautiful places for overnight or week-long stays in nature. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly drive-to campground for tents, trailers, or RVs, or a quieter backcountry camping experience, Ontario is loaded with great options in all regions of the province. Start planning your next summer adventure with our list of the …
As of 2021, Ontario has lost nearly 98% of its grasslands. This huge loss of habitat carries consequences. Including a vanishing act by the barn owl’s of Ontario.
The 2021 Canadian wildfire season is off to a fast start and combined with thousands of Canadians hoping to stretch their legs out after lockdowns and slowdowns of the past year while sitting around the campfire that could dampen expectations.
As wildfires across Canada become a growing concern, here are guidelines from the Ontario Government on preventing forest fires.
Follow these easy steps to build a campfire safely.
The Government of Canada, in partnership with the municipalities of Nova Scotia’s Antigonish, Berwick, and Mahone Bay, announced funding for the construction of three new solar farms in the towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay. The project consists of building three solar farms, also known as solar gardens, in the Towns of Antigonish, Berwick and Mahone Bay, which will produce approximately 10GWh …
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There are ten days left for videographers and travel bloggers to ‘apply’ for Hipcamp’s best summer job experience. Just in time for a summer when camping is poised to be the vacation of choice (and opportunity) for thousands of Canadians suffering from serious cabin fever, Hipcamp, the world’s largest provider of outdoor stays, is celebrating its …
A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology has found that most Arctic Seabirds have a very low tolerance for the temperatures that a warming climate will bring. Researchers at McGill University launched the study after reports of Arctic Seabird species dying in their nests on warmer, sunny days. The study observed and …
Road trips and other local travel filling void left by dramatic decline in air travel outside of Canada If you’re itching for a change of scenery this summer, you’re not alone. In a recent survey of Ontarians, only 1-in-4 respondents has taken a vacation in the past year. With the Government of Ontario moving into Stage 2 of …
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The Aurora Borealis, one of the 7 wonders of the Natural World, is a bucket-list attraction for many. While tourist destinations for the lights exist in most countries bordering the Arctic Circle, including Alaska, Iceland, Norway, and Greenland, Yellowknife is the best place in the world to see the lights. It’s dutifully crowned the ‘Aurora Capital of North America’, and sightseers have a 95% chance of seeing the lights when visiting in Mid-November – April, as recommended by the city.