#canadian outdoor adventures

[optimalanglingco]

Optimal Angling Co.

Website: https://www.optimalanglingco.com

Address: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada

Optimal Angling Co., nestled in Kananaskis, Alberta, offers premier trophy fishing adventures. Guided by the experienced Tim Caron, clients can anticipate exceptional fishing experiences in Upper and Lower Kananaskis Lakes. With a focus on catch and release and environmental stewardship, Optimal Angling Co. provides all necessary gear, including top-notch fishing equipment and safety provisions. Catering to both seasoned anglers and beginners, the company offers both ice and lake fishing trips, ensuring a memorable and educational outdoor adventure in Canada's pristine wilderness.

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[butcherlarry]

Exercise Fic Recs 21

Sorry I’m a bit late posting this, I just got back from watching ATSV.  It’s just as good and everyone has been shouting about and I don’t know why it took me so long to getting around to watching the movies.  Anyway, on to the fics!

The Only by pasdecoeur  (Superbat, complete.  Felt like being a little sad, so I read this fic again.  Bittersweet, read the tags.)

how many roads less traveled? by TopHat  (Superwonderbat, complete.  Polyamory negotiations between the trinity.  Very sweet, features ace Bruce.)

be my kryptonite by renecdote  (Superbat, complete.  Clark has a sensory overload, Bruce helps.)

Courage by LemonadeGarden  (Batfam, complete.  Bruce has a run in with fear toxin and Dick helps him deal with it.)

Stuck in the Middle (With You) by TheResurrectionist  (Superbat and Batfam, complete.  A re(re)read for me, I needed some good humor.  Damian gets stuck and Dick calls for help.  Shenanigans ensue.)

Just a Formality by FabulaRasa  (Superbat, complete.  Bruce and Clark get married for work reasons, and Clark has So Many Feeling About This.)

misty by TheResurrectionist  (Superbat, wip.  Different first meeting.  Bruce crash lands on a cold, barren planet and Clark finds him.)

Patchwork Pod by Ktkat9  (Superbat, wip.  Another merbruce fic update!)

Midnight Hour by BisforBread  (Superbat, wip.  Medieval/fantasy au.  Clark is a prince and Bruce is a knight and they have Feelings for each other.)   

a world in repair by Batbirdies  (Barfam, wip.  Part of the Emotional Motion Sickness series.  Jason and Damian go on a trip together, but not everything goes according to plan.)

Veritas by Anonymous  (Batfam, complete.  Batman gets hit with truth serum and talks about how he loves his kids SO MUCH.)

Jesus Is Not A Zombie by Sadsnail  (uuuuhhhhh, bible fic?  I blame @beachcat0772 , she posted this in our friend server and told me to read it.  It’s just crack fic, but GOOD crack fic 😆)

They had a pastry with lemon curd on it, I couldn’t resist!

It was so rainy this morning!  It pretty much rained the entire time I was birding.  Got so cool pictures though!

The baby geese, they are growing up!  They are looking more and more like adult geese everyday:

Wasn’t able to get a good picture of this guy, but it’s a brown thrasher!  This is the second time I’ve seen him running around the area:

Look at this funky lil’ guy!  A grackle!  They were so fun to watch:

There were SO MANY swallows out flying around.  They kept flying around me, they were so much fun to watch!  And they’re SO PRETTY too.  I tried to take some pictures of them in flight, but it’s SO HARD.  This one is ok, I need to practice more.  This guy is a barn swallow:

A red-winged black bird chilling in the rain:

This is also a red-winged blackbird, but a female!  She caught breakfast!  This is probably my favorite picture I took today:

A robin!

When I got to the arboretum, some tree swallows were flying around!  Here are the best pictures I got of them midflight:

A titmouse grabbing a snack in the middle of the rain:

There’s also a big flock of goldfinches that hangout here too!  I thought this guy looked handsome:

This white-breasted nuthatch was having fun hopping around on this tree:

OMG.  I didn’t realize this until I got home, but these are juvenile eastern bluebirds!!  Wow!!!

This has a parent and a baby!!  Holy moly!!

An indigo bunting in the rain.  I think my lens was starting to fog up:

A downy woodpecker.  I like how it looks like they’re peaking around:

A black-capped chickadee!  They snagged a treat:

An indigo bunting again:

I love this picture of a female cardinal:

Now onto some scenery!

ngl, the rain made everything look prettier.

[herbalnature]

Bask in the serene beauty of BC's coastal mountains as dusk paints the sky in soft hues. A cascade of water flows among vivid wildflowers, crafting a snapshot of peaceful wilderness.

[loh-fi-fotography]

The stillness and colors of the scenery reminded me of fine paintings 🖼️

📍: Moraine Lake, Banff National Park, AB, CA

📸: Canon RP

© Mitchell Loh, 2023

[randomphotoadventure]

Standing Watch

[prof-ramses]

Dead/Abstracted Performer Headcanons Volume 2/5

Name: Barridge ( A simple play on barrel of a gun and widget, also kind of sounds like barrage)

Avatar: Pink sloshy blob in a canon unicycle with a jester hat on the back.

Personality: Energetic and slightly clingy goober who was something of an adrenaline junky and enjoyed almost all the adventures.

Fun fact: Barridge had full control of the canon at all times, but not of his fluid head. Bonus: The other members of the first four took to calling him Barry and future arrivals all thought that was his actual name

Abstraction: He was the longest lasting member of the first four humans to enter the circus. The weight of missing his friends and Caine pressuring him to interact with the new performers just ended up being too much. His abstracted form broke a ride at the outdoor carnival and briefly glitched one other person.

Name: Queener ( Even I have to take the easy route some time)

Avatar: Only difference between her and Kinger that's not visible in the portrait is a longer robe.

Personality: Wine aunt who arrived at the same time as Kinger, neither could remember the other's human life, but felt they should stick close together and formed a very close but nebulous bond. They were fiercely protective of each other.

Fun fact: She had a Canadian accent.

Abstraction: Kinger started letting go of his inhibitions to have more fun on adventures which worried her but she kept those feelings buried until it was too late. Her rampage broke a bunch of crap in the tent but fortunately, no one was glitched. Kinger blamed his perceived recklessness for her snapping which made him even more paranoid than he would have been if she just abstracted on her own.

Volume 1

Volume 3

Volume 4

Volume 5

[rhysintherain]

Types of outdoor survival guys:

Survivor Guy

"This is the way humans were MEANT to live!" (Absolutely Not)

Lives and dies by his bow drill firestarter

Do it alone to prove something (not sure what, but do your thing, buddy)

Ironically the type of guy most famous for... not actually surviving

Vision Quest Guy

The whitest kind of guy

"Something something the transcendent experience of communing with nature"

"An old Indigenous guide once told me [insert Billy Graham quote here]"

Won't stop climbing into caves

Some kind of fabric tied around his head

"Man the Hunter" Guy

Beautiful and inherently useless flint-knapped knives

"Primitive Skills" (I literally hate this term with every fibre of my being)

Caught a squirrel one time and now believes he can "live off the land"

Why are you not wearing a shirt? The woods are COLD, dude

Super Adventure Guy

"It's not actually that far down, maybe like 1500 feet?"

Has broken so, so many bones

Somehow the guy least likely to die or disappear before you hear about him

Seriously dude, how are you still alive??

Experimental Archaeology Guy

Just the most unhinged man you've ever met

Thinks hunting goats with a stone spear is a polite dinner conversation topic

Indiana Jones couldn't get ethics board authorisation but somehow this guy can??

Has 3 atlatls and knows how to use them

Boy Scout Guy

No fewer than 3 types of firestarter on him every time he leaves the house

Can make a shelter out of literally anything

Infodumps constantly. Dangerously close to mansplaining for most of it

Could give a lecture on field first aid with no prep at all

Passes out at the sight of his own blood

Weekend Warrior Guy

"I saw this on TV once!"

Has every single outdoor survival gadget

Backpack weighs more than he does

All his co-workers know exactly where he was and what he did there last vacation

Carries a machete for some reason

German Tourist Guy

"Just let me park here for a minute, I need a selfie with that bear."

"Something something conquering the forces of nature"

The most expensive hiking boots you've ever seen

You're more likely to spot this kind of guy in the Canadian Arctic than polar bears and caribou combined

Outdoorsy Chick Guy

20-minute monologue about the importance of teaching your daughters they can do anything a boy can

Pink camo

She's probably a bow hunter

Medicinal plant enthusiast (accuracy not guaranteed)

"Men are crybabies, this is So Easy!"

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

Local Lens Scotland with Ewan & Colin McGregor

Ewan McGregor is coming home. This special episode of Local Lens, where the actor, director and goodwill ambassador reconnects with his brother, Colin, a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot turned instructor, in their homeland in the Scottish Highlands.

Ewan McGregor and his RAF fighter-pilot brother Colin take the trip they always dreamed of in the latest Local Lens episode directed by Stuart McIntyre, produced by production company Somesuch and serviced by production partner LS Productions.​

‘Ewan McGregor: A Brothers’ Guide to Scotland’ The chance to explore the Highlands, where they holidayed with their family as young boys, presented itself via Expedia’s Local Lens video series, and they seized it. The backdrop of the Cairngorms' lush mountains, shimmering lochs, and the majestic trees of The Hermitage forest, the brothers embark on a nostalgic adventure in search of the northern lights—a trip complete with laughs, memories, music, and sheep.

Ewan McGregor and Colin McGregor after taking to the skies over Scotland in an RAF Tornado jet. DAVID CHESKIN - PA IMAGES/PA IMAGES/GETTY

Produced by Somesuch for Expedia’s Local Lens series, the episode follows the pair as they travel from Colin’s home in Elgin, 175 miles north of Edinburgh, to the Scottish highlands in search of the northern lights.

​A love of adventure was a force bred strong in the brothers on childhood forays around their home country, forging an intimate bond. As Ewan says now, “When you know someone as well as your brother, you don’t need words.” They would take road trips with their parents, go hill-climbing, vacation on rugged Scottish beaches, and immerse themselves in water so unfathomably cold it fired them up for the rest of the day. “A lot of my memories are of us scrambling across cliffs and looking in rock pools,” says Ewan. “There’s a freedom about being a kid in this rugged, weathered landscape that’s just fantastic.”

A picnic stop reminds them of childhood: “Then, it was a white roll with one lopsided cheese slice”

The weekend’s adventure across the Cairngorms is no less memorable. Watch as Stuart candidly captures the pair as they bicker. Get nostalgic. Get side tracked. Even have a mishap with sheep and take a dip in a friend’s freezing loch. They stop for fuel and Tunnock’s teacakes, an iconic Scottish chocolate-and-marshmallow snack that transports them back to their childhoods. They have moments of awestruck silence and absolute solitude. But most of all, the episode touchingly records the brothers as they reconnect with each other—and with the spectacular, otherworldly terrain they grew up surrounded by.

The Cairngorms mountain range contains five of the six highest mountains in Scotland. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia

Stuart McIntyre a Canadian director. Recognised for his reverent depiction of sport and natural rapport with high-profile talent, his work is an exhilarating, high-octane style of realism.

The brothers emphasised spending some time in the great outdoors, hanging out with some friendly local farm animals, hiking through the Hermitage Forest, and trying to catch an elusive glimpse of the Northern Lights. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia.

Guests at the Ewe Bar can expect live music and a jovial, classic pub atmosphere. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia.

#Expedia

Photo: Courtesy of Expedia

The quaint one-bedroom cottage features a soaking tub, a fireplace, a zip line, and a fire pit. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia

"It's a very old, sort of rambly house, and the design of it is beautiful, very rustic and real," McGregor says of the Dell Cottage, where he stayed during the trip. Photo: Courtesy of Expedia

I love that they were making this video. This is the best one yet from Scotland. One’s a Hollywood star, the other a fighter pilot. But these famous brothers, have one key characteristic in common. Take in the majestic sights and sounds of the McGregor brothers’ adventure through the magnificent Highlands, on a voyage underpinned by childhood memories and encompassing the true and natural warmth and wit of Scotland. Jumping into lochs. Congrats to Colin and Ewan and Expedia Group who brought this wonderful film to life.

#Scotland #ColinMcGregor #EwanMcGregor McGregorbrothers #Highlands #ExpediaGroup #childhoodmemories #DellCottage #EweBar #RAFTornadojet #pilot #Expedia’sLocalLens #northernlights #StuartMcIntyre #Somesuch #LSProductions #childhoodbesttimeoflife #gettyimages #DavidCheskin #PAimages

Posted 25th March 2024

@hillandglen “Per Ardua Ad Astra” – Through Adversity’s to the Stars ✨

[zealoptics]

Chasing Winter Adventures in the Great White North: A Vanlife Tale Beyond the Clichés

By Alex Arseneault

When we hear about Vanlife most people see the classic cliché of someone laying on his bed rear doors open with a view on the ocean, right? For me, it’s anything but that.

My name is Alex Arseneault, I live in Quebec City (Qc), Canada and I consider myself as a ‘’weekender adventurer’’. Experienced Kitesurfer / mountain biker / Snowboarder, I try to make the most of what my region has to offer while still have a normal job. The best tool I have found to make all those outdoors sports so much easy to handle is a Van. I often say to people that our van is our ‘’Mobile Chalet’’ ; it allow us to chase the best (Or worst) conditions, bring all the gear, be home everywhere and be selective on the destination.

This winter I wanted to go explore further and experience what the alpine backcountry skiing has to offer in our region and because life is better when you are in good company, I wanted to do this trip with my girlfriend & our dog. Meet Cynthia & Gustav! The spot on the radar: The Chic-chocs mountains in Gaspesie. We prepared ourselves with an AST1 Course early in the season and analysis of the approach & terrain of each mountain in the Gaspesie National Park. Thank to the APP Ski Haute-Gaspésie that give so much information’s and you can also use it in GPS mode to find the official skintrails & descent hallway.

There we go. It’s early February, it recently dumped 25 to 40 cm in the mountains, the conditions are at their best. We checked the Avalanches & Weather Forecast, loaded the Van of food, water, gear and hit the road for a 6-hour road trip. The route become quite scenic when we left the Trans-Canadian highway and reach the route 132 along the Saint-Lawrence River. This road is famous during the summer but let’s say it can be quite hazardous during winter. We get excited when we reach the small village of Saint-Anne-des-Monts, which is the entrance of the Gaspesie National Park. The view is insane while we drive on the sinuous road between the mountains. At this point, we have no more signal. No cellphones, no internet, nada. Just us, our small house on wheels and the white mountains.

We spent two days at a mountain called Mount Lyall. Well parked at the entrance of the skin track, we made our basecamp in the parking thanks to SEPAQ that allows autonomous Camper to stay in the parking for 25$/day. A dry toilet Cabin is at our disposal if required. We had amazing conditions, beautiful weather and even manage to bring Gustav with us for a descent in the treeline. What a nice experience, we felt so grateful to be out there together and enjoy winter at his best. Let’s be honest, winter in the east can somehow be challenging. Trip like this, certainly reconciles us with those ‘’Quebec winters’’. Oh... and speaking of ''challenging'' did I mention that it announces extreme cold during our journey? Well, Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings that covers most of the province with wind chills expected to be between -38 and -42 degrees Celcius. Not worried, we build our van for it, but we knew we were not going to go snowboarding in the backcountry in that temperature, let’s say that it would not be safe or even fun.

So, before this major polar vortex hit us, we spend another day in a mountain called Hog’s back. Same basecamp setup, different terrain. We did two laps on this mountain, but the conditions were a bit more challenging when we reach the Alpine terrain. A crust of ice covered the entire alpine territory which made the terrain unstable and difficult to cross. We then decided to stay in the treeline limit and managed to find some powder again. The highlight of the day was the encounter with a Caribou, a first for us! We were extremely lucky since this species is endangered. What a beautiful creature!

The next stop of our trip is a small village called Murdochville. This old mining town reborn from its ashes and has become the hub for backcountry skiing and snowmobiling in East Canada. We wanted to see this place, somehow sticked in the 80’s by its architecture and see what it has to offer. We parked the Van at the Chic-Chac resort wich has a ‘’Vanlife’’ space and offers access to showers and more... After a well-deserved shower, we spoiled ourselves with dinner at the Chic-Chac headquarter. This place is famous for parties and hosting events!

The next day we walked the town and finally went for a lap on Mont Porphyre. Being located just outside the northern limit of Murdochville, this mountain allows residents and town visitors to ski directly from town. As the day progresses, temperature drop every hour and strong Northwest wind is picking up. We checked the forecast and there were no chances of doing any outdoors activities for the next two days in this ridiculously cold weather. We ended up driving in a polar vortex blizzard for 6 hours at 25 mph but managed to reach my friend’s house and spend the coldest night still comfortably installed in our van. Let’s just say that the webasto heater has run like never before.

We spend the cold weather playing card games and drink hot chocolate next to the fireplace at my friend’s house.

I conclude on this quote: ‘’Winter forms our character and brings out our best.’’ Better enjoy it? #Exploremore

[pagerunner-j]

A brief story, inspired by, go figure, an ad:

When I was in college, way too long ago now, I had a class in Canadian Advertising and PR. You might think this sounds oddly specific. You'd be right. What was happening was this: my school was in the throes of deciding that we are not a vocational institution, and so a lot of the actually useful courses in the communications department were getting phased out. Some of the teachers, however, happened to be Canadian, and were also teaching in the Canadian Studies department, and thus responded to this clusterbeep (to borrow a term from my future boss at the very same university) by scooting their classes one building over and sticking them under very slightly different titles. The school was irked. They begrudgingly let the credits count for both departments anyway. (This is why I ended up only five credits short of a Canadian Studies minor by complete accident. Finishing it would have meant staying an extra quarter, so I didn't do it, but it would have been funny.)

Anyway: Canadian Advertising and PR. As you might guess, in broad terms of theory, technique, and format, it's virtually indistinguishable from advertising in the US. So coming up with projects for us that were specifically **Canadian** was a bit of a reach. We did, however, all get assigned to tackle one specific thing: a travel campaign for the province of Alberta. I did a riff on the "Wild Rose Country" slogan they were using at the time, shortened it to Wild Country, and did a whole series of ads about the sort of outdoor adventures you could go have in Alberta. I felt pretty good about the end product. I got a good grade, too, as I recall.

So fast forward to twenty-mumble years later (oh god help me what is time), and here I am looking at Reddit at stupid o'clock because I can't sleep. And this damn site decides to serve me up an ad about...Alberta. It exhorts me, as it shows me skiiers cavorting through the snowy wilderness, to come see "Canada's wild side." The words then roll over into "Canada's Alberta." And this ad looks

exactly

like

what

i

was

doing

in

college

...just, y'know, professionally filmed and with an actual budget and looking very very pretty

but the concept is...exactly that

Canadian advertising and PR, kids

I could have made a mint

[butcherlarry]

Exercise Fic Recs 20

I have done 20 (?!?!?) of these recs so far, holy moly!  I think what I’m going to start doing is after every 10 rec posts, I’ll do some specialty recs.  After I rec everything I read this week, I’ll rec some podcasts that I enjoy (I LOVE PODCASTS, OMG).

Kind Truths by Mawiiish  (Superbat, complete.  Clark is Bruce’s plus one to a gala and has to deal with his ~feelings~ about Bruce.  Featuring protective Clark.  Very soft, very cute fic <3)

(one more and then) I’ll say goodbye by immolationfox  (Bruharvy, complete.  A take on how Battinson and Harvey Dent get together in The Batman (2022) verse.)

Stranger than Fiction by foxy_mulder  (Batfam, complete.  Little Timmy writes self insert fanfic about the Batfam.  Shenanigans ensue.  SO FUNNY, GIVE IT A READ.)

Masking by BombusBombus  (Superbat, complete.  A reread for me.  A fic about neurodivergent Bruce and Clark, the masks they wear for their personas, and how they come to love the real people beneath them.  Featuring the best scene discussing relationship goals and expectations.)

borderline by TheResurrectionist  (Batfam, wip.  An update to the batfam hivemind fic.  I am in love with this whole fic and always do a happy dance when it updates.)

Patchwork Pod by Kikat9  (Superbat, wip.  MERMAID AU!!  Bruce is a mermaid with no pod and Clark is the fisherman that befriends him.)

Story of the Century by navaan  (Superbat, complete.  Lois and Jimmy catch Superman and Batman kissing and get photographic evidence of it!  What do they do now?!?)

Stay by navaan  (Superbat, complete.  Clark won’t stay the night and Bruce wants to figure out why.)

Homecoming by Sparkypants  (Batfam, complete.  A look at Jason and Bruce’s relationship throughout the years.  Angst, but with a happy ending!!)

And now for some podcasts!!

Behind the Bastards.  Everything you didn’t know about the worst people in history.  I love the host, Robert Evans.  He used to work at Cracked and has done reporting for Bellingcat. 

Qanon Anonymous.  A deep dive into the cult/conspiracy of Qanon and the other conspiracies that tie into it.  If you really like this podcast, they also have a patreon with some additional content and side podcasts.  One of the short, side podcasts that they are working on is called Manclan, which takes a closer look at online masculinity influencers.  That one is FACINATING to listen too.  And kinda sad.    

Lions Led By Donkeys.  A military history podcast that goes into the worst fuck ups done by militaries.  Be warned, some of the topics they get into can be pretty heavy, so look at the episode summaries for warnings before you listen to them.    

Welcome to Night Vale.  Different from the others I’ve recced, lol.  Incase you have never heard of WTNV on this hellsite, it’s a fictional podcast that takes place in the mysterious town of Night Vale, where all the conspiracy theories go to live.  Each episode is a radio broadcast, and your host is Cecil Palmer.  I also like to describe it as if NPR and The Twilight Zone got together and had a very queer baby.   

Whenever I get my latte and croissant, I also get a breakfast sandwich, but I never picture it.  UNTIL NOW.  It’s a veggie breakfast sandwich with an egg that always has a gooey yolk.  DELICIOUS.

They also had PRIDE DONUTS for Pride Month!  I had to get one for a snack after my walk:

A red-winged blackbird.  He lost his keys and can’t find them :(

Canadian goose!

Big stretch

The babies have entered their so ugly they’re cute stage:

Green heron.  I love how you can see their reflection:

Grackle with some nest building materials:

A robin!  They caught their breakfast:

Blue heron!

Close up:

THEY SPOTTED ME:

A robin again.  They were singing at me, so I had to take a picture:

It was rainy and cool today at the arboretum, which was nice because the past week was hot here.  Didn’t see as many birds, but the scenery was still lovely to look at.  I can’t get over how pretty the water lilies are at the arboretum:

A cool close up of a flower!  you can really see the raindrops on it:

Another close up of some flowers.  I really like the color and pattern on this one!

Waterfalls, my favorite :)

A neat iris with some raindrops:

On to the birds!  A Carolina Wren:

LOOK AT THIS COOL BUG:

Indigo Bunting:

Eastern Bluebird!  He’s so handsome:

Omg, I love this Cardinal’s face:

I love chickadees, they are so tiny and adorable:

Another waterfall (because I’m weeeeeeak):

There are two birds here!  The top one is an eastern bluebird, but I’m not sure what the one on the bottom would be.  Some kind of flycatcher?

An indigo bunting looking off into the distance:

Froggy!

There is a bird in this tree, can you see them?

Need a hint?  They’re right here:

It’s a ruby-throated hummingbird!  This is the third time I’ve found this guy here!  He must like to be tall, or something:

A chipping sparrow:

There are also some really neat koi (I think?) in the pond at the arboretum.  They’re so big!!

Pretty flowers again to finish this off:

Teehee, bee butt:

[camperdreaming]

Camper Dreaming: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Camping Spots in Canada

Are you a camper who has always wanted to explore the wilderness of Canada? Don't look any further! Welcome to Camper's Paradise, Your ultimate guide to this stunning country's most popular camping spots in Canada.

Canada is famous for its stunning scenery, diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife, making it a paradise for those who love the outdoors. Something suits every camper's taste, from the majestic Rocky Mountains to the pristine coastline. If you're looking to pitch an outdoor camp in the wilderness or relax in an all-inclusive RV, Canada offers a wide selection of the best camping in Canada  that meet the needs of every taste.

To assist you in planning your ideal camping trip, we've compiled a list of Canada's most popular camping spots in Canada. Let's take a look!

Banff National Park, Alberta: Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park provides a breathtaking landscape, crystal-clear lakes, and many best camping spots in canada. Visit the famous Lake Louise or hike the trails that lead to spectacular views.

Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, is known as the most beautiful among Ontario's park systems. Algonquin has more than 7600 acres of unspoiled wilderness. Camp out along one of the lakes, take a canoe ride or observe animals in the wild surroundings.

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, British Columbia: Experience the stunning nature on Vancouver Island at Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. Stay near the incredible Long Beach and enjoy activities like surfing, kayaking or exploring the tropical rainforests.

Fundy National Park, New Brunswick: Scuba dive into the stunning waters of the Bay of Fundy at Fundy National Park. Stay in a camp among imposing rock formations, walk along beautiful trails, and observe the world's largest tides.

Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador: Immerse yourself in the breathtaking nature of Gros Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore fjords, trek stunning tracks, or camp amid the magnificent wilderness.

Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta: Find the elusive jewel in the Canadian Rockies at Waterton Lakes National Park. Camping along the lakes is a dream, or hike to spectacular views and keeping an eye on this park's numerous species of wildlife.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia: Experience the splendor of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia. Cabot Trail when camping in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Marvel on the rugged shoreline, trek through dense forests and take in breathtaking views at every turn.

Yoho National Park, British Columbia: Is in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Yoho National Park provides the best camping  experiences in Canada that make you swoon. Discover cascading waterfalls, trek through alpine meadows, and marvel at the breathtaking glaciers.

Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon: For the adventure-seeking camping enthusiast, Kluane National Park is an essential destination. Camp in the majestic mountain peaks in the St. Elias Mountains, trek to the stunning Kluane Icefields and experience the unspoiled wilderness.

Prince Edward Island National Park, Prince Edward Island: Discover the beautiful marine landscapes of Prince Edward Island National Park. Stay near sandy beaches, hike the coastal trails, and experience the beauty of this idyllic island paradise.

Here are some of the amazing camping places in Canada. Before launching your trip, prepare ahead and check for campground amenities, permits, facilities, and local rules. Go out and have unforgettable camping experiences in the stunning nature of Canada!

Happy camping!

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Ember Scout Guide (AKA: DnD Girl Scouts)

Greetings DnDblr! For a current campaign, I'm working on a Girl Guide (canadian Girl Scout) build of a Ranger. For that reason, I have gone entirely insane and my former Girl Guide leader-brain has created an extensive system for this character. Enjoy, and feel free to use for your own characters/campaigns :)

The Ember Scouts, much like the actual Girl Guides/Scouts, are made up of seven age-based levels, as well as two merit-based levels. Their primary aim is to educate girls from all socio-economic, cultural, etc backgrounds in essential skills, such as teamwork, leadership, defeating their enemies, spellwork, assassination, alchemy, community service, and hand-to-hand combat. The Ember Scout program consists of a wide range of badges and is funded entirely by donation, run by community volunteers. In Wyrm Scouts, girls at the rough equivalent of five to seven in human years learn to adventure and explore the world around them. Emphasized are teamwork, sword skills, getting outside and having fun, campfire songs, and small-time hand-to-hand combat. All Scouts sell delicious Ember Scout cookies at every level, but Wyrm Scouts are often accompanied by their troop or Lion Turtle Scouts. In Lion Turtle Scouts, girls at the rough equivalent of eight to ten in human years learn to lead a team and slay their enemies. Emphasized are hand-to-hand combat, outdoor skills (like setting up a tent, building a fire, knowing which plants contain neurotoxins, etc), and member-led community service projects! In Hag Scouts, girls at the rough equivalent of ten to thirteen in human years further their combat and hunting skills, learn common battle tactics, organize district-wide cookie distribution and community service projects for younger Scouts, and complete a Hag Scout Quest in order to graduate to the next level, where they must, to the satisfaction of their Troop Leader, defeat a powerful utilize all core aspects of the Ember Scout Law: Cunning, Community Service, Leadership, Bloodthirstiness, Responsible Magic Use, and Teamwork. As a Beholder Scout, a member at the rough equivalent of thirteen to fifteen in human years returns from their Hag Scout Quest and trains younger Scouts in the use of arcane arts and combat. Furthermore, they are tasked with completing 150 volunteer hours at the end of their two-year term. Beholder Scouts and Hag Scouts alike have the chance to complete their Lady Blazing-Power Award by selling up to 500 cases of cookies, organizing a community-wide service project, contributing 50 hours. They must also spend at least two years as Junior Troop Leader. As Gelatinous Cube Scouts, members at the rough equivalent of fifteen to seventeen prowl their district in search of the glory of combat, embark on dangerous quests, and roam their land as a loner in search of something greater, something much darker.

At any point in their Ember Scout journey, an Ember Scout can work toward first attaining the highly-revered rank of Dragon Scout, then Eternal Scout. Dragon Scouts must embark on a years-long quest, referred to as their Dragon Scout Cornerstone project, where they must either use their peacemaking skills to form an alliance between their community and a Draconic one, or use their war-making skills to slay several, returning with their blood and severed teeth as a prize. The Dragon Scout rank is well-respected, with there only ever being three recorded Dragon Scouts in Ember Scout history. After becoming a Dragon Scout, an Ember Scout can escape to the mountains and spend years in exile in a temple, communing with the gods, or become a legendary warrior, whose name is only ever spoken in whispers. Whatever the outcome, an Eternal Scout hopeful must spend ten human years or equivalent at minimum establishing a relationship with a divine patron, dark or light, and vanish mysteriously into oblivion. Their name lives on only in history, as a truly Eternal Scout.

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Choose us to Get best experience in Snowbird RV resorts

With the introduction of Covid-19, more individuals in Canada are turning to nature for its unmatched therapeutic and health advantages. Being surrounded by nature and the trees is beneficial to us all. The same is true for snowbirds. A rise in demand for RV facilities that can meet and accommodate to their unique RV, leisure, and health and wellness demands has resulted from Canada's rising Snowbird community.

Across the nation, new RV park resorts are springing up, with Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario leading the way. Resort builders are taking full advantage of the increase in demand in the industry, and many of them have begun construction on brand-new full-service private RV resorts. Others are upgrading their existing RV parks to draw in more visitors, including the 380,000 Canadian snowbirds who travel to warmer climates in RVs during the winter. This huge, mobile, and somewhat affluent group has several particular requirements, including proximity to restaurants, RV parks with complete amenities, including full electricity and water, close medical services, hospital facilities, and restaurants. A resort developer from Calgary named Pinnacle Lifestyles has made significant investments to turn well-liked, historic campsites into luxurious, distinctive, and hospitality-focused RV parks. offering upmarket services like concierge assistance, bill-to-RV lot services like delivery of camping essentials and wood, as well as other classes of goods that local RVers regularly use. The goal of the business is to improve the Snowbird RV resorts experience. Revelstoke Campground, located in southern British Columbia at the foot of Mount Revelstoke, is the company's newest Snowbird RV Parks .

While being nestled into a fantastic, secluded camping area, in among the woods, just a few miles from town, Revelstoke Campground is well positioned near to all of Revelstoke's neighborhood services and facilities. A large selection of serviced pull-through RV campsites, an outdoor pool, a camp shop, a playground for children, an outdoor adventure center, and a climbing wall are all available at Revelstoke Campground. The helpful staff at the on-site Flexpeditions outdoor adventure center accepts direct reservations for guided kayak, whitewater rafting, and canoe activities. In order to turn the formerly KOA campsite into a full-service resort destination that meets and surpasses campers' expectations as well as Pinnacle Lifestyles' high, contemporary standards, modifications are being made there during 2020.Visit us online at https://www.canadasnowbirds.com/

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Yoho National Park, Canada

Yoho National Park, on the western slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in British Colombia, attracts visitors from around the world with its waterfalls, alpine lakes and mountain vistas. With more than 400 kilometres of trails, it’s an ideal location for outdoor adventurers of all levels, offering easy self-guided hikes or full-day outings to the 505-million-year-old Burgess Shale fossil beds. The fossils are the oldest evidence of complex life on Earth and recognised as a key part of the UNESCO Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage site. There are many varieties of flora and fauna nestled in the park’s dense subalpine forests, which open to reveal views of the surrounding peaks.

Today, we’re taking in the scenic vistas of Emerald Lake. This gem in the wilderness is a major tourist attraction and is the largest lake in the park. Not too far from the TransCanada Highway, Emerald Lake is easily accessible and attracts tourists all through summer (prime hiking season is July to mid-September). It was discovered in 1882 by guide Tom Wilson, who accidentally stumbled upon the lake by gathering horses that had gotten away.

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TASK #005

FULL NAME: Charlotte An Hudson née Leung MEANING: Charlotte-Free, An--Peace, Leung--Bridge, Hudson--Son of Hud (or Hugh) NICKNAME(S): Charlie PREFERRED NAME(S): Charlie BIRTH DATE: November 22nd AGE: 33

ZODIAC: Sagittarius GENDER: Cis Woman PRONOUNS: She/Her/They ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: biromantic SEXUAL ORIENTATION: bisexual NATIONALITY: American ETHNICITY: Hong Kong Chinese and White (Canadian) CURRENT LOCATION: Oldtown, Eureka, California LIVING CONDITIONS: In an old Victorian that’s in need of repair, but is slowing being worked on TITLE(S): Coach’s wife 😜

BACKGROUND

BIRTH PLACE: Seattle, Washington HOMETOWN: Seattle (Ravenna), Washington SOCIAL CLASS: upper-middle class EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor of Engineering FATHER:  Jonathan Leung MOTHER: Candice Leung née Robbins SIBLING(S): N/A BIRTH ORDER: N/A CHILDREN: N/A PET(S): Ripley (originally Nate’s, a collie-shepherd mix), Meatball (originally Charlie’s, pitbull), and Sprinkles (brown newfie, king of derp ) OTHER IMPORTANT RELATIVES:  her brother in law (nate’s twin brother) PREVIOUS RELATIONSHIPS: TBD ARRESTS?: N/A PRISON TIME?: N/A

OCCUPATION & INCOME

PRIMARY SOURCE OF INCOME: Guide at Humboat’s Kayaking Adventures SECONDARY SOURCE OF INCOME: N/A TERTIARY SOURCE(S) OF INCOME: N/A APPROXIMATE AMOUNT PER YEAR: 45,000 CONTENT WITH THEIR JOB (OR LACK THERE OF)?: Absolutely PAST JOB(S): Bar tender, Nanny, Waitress, TA SPENDING HABITS: is pretty good at budgeting, but sometimes will have impulsive purchases that she should have thought twice about MOST VALUABLE POSSESSION: marriage license, a corporeal thing that she can hold in her hands that is both a reminder of her love for Nate, but also that she put what she wanted first, for once, rather than what her parents expected of her.  She had been worrying over what they’d do for their wedding, wanting something small and intimate, but knowing her parents would expect a large wedding.  She had even been contemplating the idea of not inviting them, only to tell them they eloped or something later on.  Turns out she didn’t need to lie, because that’s exactly what they did, both deciding on a whim that scaring up a justice of the peace with their two friends as witnesses was what they wanted.  

SKILLS & ABILITIES

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: she kayaks for a living, the core and arm strength is unreal SPEED: she’s speedy for having short legs, but still...not that fast INTELLIGENCE: medium-high.  she’s very book smart, but can be lacking in other departments AGILITY: medium STAMINA: high TEAMWORK: despite not really using teamwork in her daily life, she’s easy to get along with and is a good listener, so fairly high TALENTS: predicting the end to almost every movie and calling every plot twist in pretty much any type of media SHORTCOMINGS: talks through movies, will stand up for other people but not herself, not always the greatest at picking up other’s cues of discomfort LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN: Some Cantonese (wouldn’t call herself fluent, but can get by in an uncomplicated conversation), English DRIVE?: Yes JUMP-STAR A CAR?: Yes CHANGE A FLAT TIRE?: Yes RIDE A BICYCLE?: Yes SWIM?: Yes PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?: Yes (cello) PLAY CHESS?: Badly BRAID HAIR?: Yes TIE A TIE?: No PICK A LOCK?: Sorta

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE & CHARACTERISTICS

FACE CLAIM: Melissa O’Neil EYE COLOR: Brown HAIR COLOR: Dark Brown HAIR TYPE/STYLE: Long and wavy, ombre’d GLASSES/CONTACTS?: no DOMINANT HAND: right HEIGHT: 5′4 WEIGHT: 135 lbs BUILD: short and curvy EXERCISE HABITS: her work provides her with about 90% of the exercise she needs, the other 10% comes from walking the dogs, hiking, other outdoor activities.  she’d rather die than step foot in a gym SKIN TONE: tanned normally, but during the summer months gets even darker despite all her precautions to avoid sun damage, with her job it’s unavoidable, despite the 100 spf sunscreen TATTOOS: oh yeah, but you only get to know the ones you can see, pervert PEIRCINGS: both lobes, two cartilage piercings on left ear MARKS/SCARS: burn from a fire on her right shoulder that creeps up the back of her neck, large one from a gash caused by a rock while pulling someone (cough cough her future husband) out of the water on her right forearm, surgical scar on her right collarbone after getting a plate and three screws in after breaking it NOTABLE FEATURES:  annoying perfect hair.  the type of hair that looks good almost no matter what she does with it, can pull it out of a messy bun to have it cascade disgustingly prettily down her back. USUAL EXPRESSION: happy, open, calm, smiling CLOTHING STYLE: laid back, funky, a bit hippie-esque sometimes JEWELRY: necklaces, rings and bracelets on the daily when she’s not working ALLERGIES: sage BODY TEMPERATURE: medium, but tends to get freezing toes during the winter, something she curses nate to deal with when she sticks her feet under his thighs when they’re on the couch DIET: tries to stick to a more vegetarian diet simply for the ecological benefits, but will have meat on occasion (maybe once a week, sometimes more, sometimes less) PHYSICAL AILMENTS: N/A

PSYCHOLOGY

MORAL ALIGNMENT: chaotic good ELEMENT: fire PRIMARY INTELLIGENCE TYPE: intra and inter personal SOCIABILITY: high, charlie is a people person through and through, she could talk to just about anyone EMOTIONAL STABILITY: medium.  to be honest, she’s still recovering from the harm her parents unintentionally caused. DRUG USE: extremely rarely, and only what one could consider ‘natural’ ALCOHOL USE: socially PRONE TO VIOLENCE?: rarely

MANNERISMS

SPEECH STYLE: definitely has a touch of the millenial vocal fry, relaxed speech style, a bit musical in nature ACCENT: none that she considers strong enough to call it an accent QUIRKS: doesn’t like to wear shoes, won’t go anywhere without three hairbands on their wrist, likes to name inanimate objects HOBBIES: pretty much anything nature related, travel, and as boring as it is, chatting with friends over any kind of beverage, and reading crappy romance novels, stargazing HABITS: moves her fingers as if she’s playing an instrument when listening to music (although it’s definitely incorrect), playing puzzle games on her phone when she has like a singular second of down time NERVOUS TICKS: counting each of her fingers with her thumbs, chewing on her hoodie strings DRIVES/MOTIVATIONS: used to be one thing: make her parents happy, but now it’s turned into the very simple: make herself happy. POSITIVE TRAITS: light-hearted, caring, silly NEGATIVE TRAITS: mouthy, short-sighted, over-zealous DO THEY CURSE OFTEN?: medium, she will pepper the low-key type of curses into daily conversation (shit, hell, ass, etc), but tends to save the big ones for impact (fuck, etc)

FAVORITES

ACTIVITY: hiking/exploring ANIMAL: dog but also capybara BEVERAGE: iced jasmine tea BOOK: Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann COLOR: lilac FOOD: burrito FLOWER: foxglove GEM: emerald HOLIDAY:  fourth of july, not for the meaning of the holiday itself, but rather the fun celebrations that take place MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: kayak MOVIE: Lilo & Stitch MUSICAL ARTIST: vanessa carlton.  she got her through college and she slaps, so spare her your judgement, please QUOTE/SAYING: “You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” SCENERY: anything water related, to be honest.  but she’s preferential to mossy rocks and gray waves of the pacific northwest SCENT: fresia, jasmine SPORT: baseball (although that development happened in the past three years, and you’ll never be able to guess why) SPORTS TEAM: Eureka Black Bears TELEVISION SHOW: Gilmore Girls (it’s her comfort show, but only the first five or so seasons, after that it’s trash) WEATHER: Rain, but if it rains she won’t get anything done as she’ll just snuggle up, but otherwise she loves a Sunny 70 degree day with a breeze VACATION DESTINATION: Anywhere.  She loves to travel, and would love to go anywhere she hasn’t been yet.

ATTITUDES

GREATEST DREAM: Would it be gross to say she’s already living it? GREATEST FEAR: Transversely, losing what she has. MOST AT EASE WHEN: On a hike with the three musketeers (the dogs) and Nate LEAST AT EASE WHEN: Sunday afternoons while waiting for her parents every other week phone call WORST POSSIBLE THING THAT COULD HAPPEN: Something happening to Nate or the dogs BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT: Making a life that she loves for herself BIGGEST REGRET: Not standing up for herself sooner when it came to her parents.  MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: that’d have to be the numerous trips to the ER for easily accidents that could have been avoided if she had just sucked it up and asked for help BIGGEST SECRET: she’s terrified of pineapples