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Major art event opens in Ottawa: Sakahàn

Here’s the blurb, from a National Gallery webpage on Sakahàn: This summer, the National Gallery of Canada is staging one of the most ambitious contemporary art exhibitions in its history. With installations filling both floors of our special...

The Canadian Dirt

Today we’re excited to have a new regular contributor join us on The Dirt. Lucy Martin lives south of urban Ottawa and writes regularly for NCPR’s other blogs. A couple times a month, she’ll share the view of food and farm issues...

Rideau Canal will see reduced hours, but no fee hikes for now

As boaters get back in the water, here’s an update on proposed changes for the use of historic canal systems in Ontario, including the regionally-significant Rideau Canal. According to statements from Environment Minister Peter Kent and...

Monty Python, meet “Battle of the Nations”

Historical re-enactment is something many readers are familiar with, from stories carried on NCPR or from personal encounters with costumed presenters at museums and anniversary events. Charlie Schroeder wrote a book on the subject “Man of...

Sweet spots: “Heavenly Hana” and Canadian maple syrup

I am still visiting family in Hawaii. This week included a treat: several nights at Waianapanapa State Park near Hana, Maui. Lovely, lovely setting, including a fabulous black sand beach and good coastline hikes on rocky lava shores. Now here it...

News stories tagged with "travel"

Sometimes the Journey Can Be the Destination

by Commentary

Nov 18, 2003 — Even in the age of crowded airplanes, security screening and fastfood chains, travel can be a pleasure. But you have to choose your mode of transportation with care. Commentator Neal Burdick found a way to make his journey as memorable as his destination. Go to full article

Commentary: Exploring

by Commentary

Mar 29, 2002 — Tim Brookes is a radio commentator and a teacher--and a successful travel writer. His latest book, A Hell of a Place to Lose a Cow, is a funny and insightful account of a hitchhiking trip across America. But he doesn't have to go all the way to the Pacific to renew his sense of exploration. Go to full article

SUNY Potsdam Tourism Research Center Receives Federal Boost

by Jody Tosti

Jan 25, 2002 — A Northern New York travel and tourism research center at SUNY Potsdam recently got a financial helping hand from an area Congressman. As Jody Tosti reports, the funding is a key part in getting the center up and running in the next few months. Go to full article

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