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Things to Do in Canada 184 (Cypress Hills)
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Did you know? Rising out of the prairies, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park boasts the highest elevation between the Rocky Mountains and the Torngat Mountains of Labrador.
Speaking of Cypress Hills, you’ll learn all about them in this newsletter, as we share travel guides to both the Alberta and Saskatchewan sides of the park. We’ll also share a video as we visited Alberta’s portion a couple of years ago and were blown away by the beauty and uniqueness of this region.
So without further ado, enjoy the 184th edition of the Weekly Goose!
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As an Interprovincial Park, there are two sides to Cypress Hills. One side resides in Saskatchewan while the other resides in Alberta. Both are unique, and beautiful and offer different things to do. Learn more in our two travel guides below.
Beaver Bites
Move over boomers, birding is becoming one of the top hobbies for young Canadians too.
Despite all the rules and regulations being installed around the world, Airbnb is not giving up. Instead, they’re leaning into offering luxury amenities. Imagine the same luxury villas you can currently rent but with the addition of a private chef or fridge-stocking.
It might seem weird to rank the value of a passport, but it really does make a big difference when travelling the world. If you’re curious, here are the rankings of the world’s strongest (and weakest) passports.
As you should know by now, Jasper National Park was hit by a devastating wildfire. Although the worst part seems to be over, the fire is still expected to burn for months. The blaze is the largest wildfire to hit the popular tourist destination in over a century, so please don’t go at this time.
Photography is all the rage these days so enjoy these tips on taking better photos outdoors.
These new high-tech pants from Arc’teryx claim to make hikers feel 30 pounds lighter.
Enjoying the heat? Here are 8 things you should probably avoid doing in hot weather, according to doctors.
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A few years ago, we had the pleasure of visiting Alberta’s portion of Cypress Hills for the first time. After driving through the badlands to get there, it very much felt like an oasis. It’s a truly unique ecosystem in Canada and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in nature! Check out our video below…
Just for Fun
People often look down on pigeons when in reality, they have cleverly fit in so well with the human species that they flourish in cities. In Toronto, they have flourished so much that the city is planning to introduce a program to lace bait with birth control with a goal of reducing the population by half each year.
Speaking of pigeons in Toronto, it’s legal to own up to 50 of them, which could be another reason why they have a population problem.
It’s pretty common for people to steal things like cash and cars, but a Québec honey producer just had 200,000 bees stolen from his property. Thefts of hives have been rising across the province, which is leading beekeepers to invest more in surveillance. Is honey that valuable now?
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