A brief overview of a rich and complex subject Naming a territory or a country means appropriating it. During our recent meeting with former Algonquin grand chief Dominique Rankin, we…

“I am a red oak (Quercus rubra), the most common oak in Eastern Canada. My species is fairly abundant in southern Québec but nonetheless, I consider myself quite exceptional. For…

We’re sure that you’ve heard about intermittent fasting, the dietary approach that consists of limiting the time you eat. It’s a great way to “pause” our digestive system so that…

First off, the word “Régal” means “tasty treat”, and you know what “nomad” means. So here are two young families, in which the parents are long-time outdoors enthusiasts and still…

Meinkland Kontakt If you’ve never tried a funky, skin-macerated wine, Kontakt from the Meinkland company is a good bet. This Austrian wine, made from welschriesling, pinot gris and traminer grapes,…

I had no idea that the wild berries I found on the edge of a forest would lead to a foraging adventure…. An unexpected treat I spied the tiny plump…

Aesop was right. Without being the tortoise in the fable, you can progress by taking small steps and in particular, by being steady in your efforts to develop your physical…

Whether you just moved here, have bought a weekend place or are changing to a different property, we’re glad you are here! The landscaping (and possible maintenance) must have influenced…

With the advent of smart phones and even smarter watches, technology has helped us measure how fast we run, how far we bike and the trajectory of our swim. Now,…

Recreational vehicles, more commonly known as RVs, campers or trailers, are increasingly visible on our highways in summer. They have as many destinations as they do itineraries. Fully equipped, these…