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Category Archives: Canada
Forget Bikinis, Boardshorts and Flipflops: Queen of the Peak is not your average surf contest
Originally published on October 1, 2013 on LATER. Photos Kyler Vos Now in its fourth year, the Queen of the Peak surf championship held in Tofino, BC has grown into a two-day event with approximately 100 competitors. The championship, sponsored by … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, surfing, travel, Uncategorized
Tagged all women's surf championship, Billabong, British Columbia, Canada, Destination British Columbia, Keep A Breast Canada, Krissy Montgomery, Kyler Vos, longboard, Mike Jacobsen, Princess of the Peak, Queen of the Peak, Shelter Restaurant, shortboard, surf contest, Surf Sister Surf School, surfing, Tofino, Tourism Tofino, Wickaninnish, women's surfing
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Ice Sculptures in Banff National Park – Ice Magic Festival 2013
Photos by Desiree Bilon Although the Ice Magic Festival is over for this year, the ice carvings are still on display – until they melt. A few weekends ago, I piled into a car with my Mom, my brother Brett, … Continue reading
What Can You Do in Canmore, Alberta – when you are injured?
Seven weeks have passed since I originally injured my leg while surfing. I am not allowed to do any strenuous physical activity – that clearly means no surfing but it also means no hiking. At least I am allowed to … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, photo essay, travel
Tagged Alberta, Banff, Canada, Canmore, kids, mountains, Quarry Lake, Rocky Mountains, summer, travel
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Wapiti (Elk) Reconnaissance Mission in Canmore, Alberta
“Look at that tree over there,” my brother Brett pointed to a slender trunk off to our right, “see how all the bark is missing in that middle section?” I shifted my gaze upwards from the red leaves covered in … Continue reading
Kelowna: Downtown and Summerhill Winery – A Photo Essay
The last photo was taken by Brenda Bilon.
Posted in Canada, photo essay, Uncategorized, wine
Tagged British Columbia, Canada, Kelowna, Okanagan, photo essay, Summerhill Winery, wine
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Backyard wonder
“You wouldn’t believe it but in a few days, this one will have white blossoms that smell like oranges,” Conrad announced, while pointing to one of the larger plants in his front yard. On the way back from our walk, … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, flora, photo essay, Uncategorized
Tagged Alberta, backyard, Canada, dew, Edmonton, garden, photos
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