Here & There: A Canadian Geographic Travel Podcast

On this episode of Here & There, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Jennifer Haddow. From the bustling streets of downtown Toronto to the serene shores of Georgian Bay and finally, to the top of the world, Haddow's life has been a testament to the transformative power of nature and the strength of female companionship. Haddow's story almost defies belief. Today, the owner o

Foam swords slice through the air amidst fun carnage while villagers eat ice cream on the shores of Lake Winnipeg — this is Gimli, Manitoba’s annual Icelandic Festival. Complete with Viking battle reenactments, sandcastle contests, golf tournaments and more, this annual festival has been around since 1890, the second-oldest continuous ethnic festival in North America. And thank

Jamaica is known for its ackee and saltfish, Thailand for its pad thai, India for khichdi… But what the heck is Canadian cuisine? Listen in as we drop award-winning American journalist Scott Gurian into Toronto's Kensington Market, one of Canada’s most lively and diverse urban neighbourhoods, to tackle this big question. A self-described foodie, Gurian takes up the challenge wi

Think Canada’s western adventure culture is pretty macho? Well, yes, but that’s just part of the story. Here & There host and producer Liz Beatty tests her own mettle on backcountry peaks with CMH Heli Skiing and Summer Adventure. And along the way, she introduces us to some amazing women who’ve helped make mountaineering what it is today. Waiting at CMH’s helipad, Liz has

For as long as I've known my husband Tim, the ship Hector, a 26-metre three-masted brig, has been part of his family lore. Some call it the Canadian Mayflower. Its harrowing eleven-week voyage from Ullapool, Scotland, delivered some 189 souls to the shores of Nova Scotia’s Pictou Harbour in September 1773, just over 250 years ago. Eighteen children on board were buried at sea. Wh