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Volume 3 - Spring 2024
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Features
Feature Story: Secrets of the Inland Sea
Tourism and conservation go hand-in-hand at the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, which protects about 10,000 square km of one of the world's largest freshwater lakes.
A View From Here:
Victoria, BC
With the ocean at its doorstep and the temperate rainforest in its backyard, Victoria is a city deeply connected to nature and rooted in its Indigenous history.
Itinerary:
Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer is a luxury sightseeing train with three distinct Canadian routes that connect the coastal wonders of British Columbia with the peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
Editor's Note
It was on a particularly wet camping trip that my husband and I realized the magic of a walk in the woods. We had woken up to a rainy day, a leaky tent and three soggy, whiny kids. After a damp breakfast, we tried to salvage the day by going for a hike. As we descended down into the silence of the moss-covered Acadian forest, the children magically quieted. By the time our walk was done, everyone was in a wonderful mood.
The healing power of nature is incredible.
Nature features prominently in this issue, with stories from the Bay of Fundy to the Grasslands of Saskatchewan to the coastal waters of British Columbia. We invite you to read these stories for inspiration on planning your next outdoor adventure.
But then put the device away and go outside. You won’t regret that walk in the woods.
Izabela Jaroszynski
Managing Editor, Northern Soul Magazine
Editor's Note
It was on a particularly wet camping trip, that my husband and I realized the magic of a walk in the woods. We had woken up to a rainy day, a leaky tent and three soggy, whiny kids. After a damp breakfast, we tried to salvage the day by going for a hike. As we descended down into the silence of the moss-covered Acadian forest, the children magically quieted. By the time our walk was done, everyone was in a wonderful mood.
The healing power of nature is incredible.
Nature features prominently in this issue, with stories from the Bay of Fundy to the Grasslands of Saskatchewan to the coastal waters of British Columbia. We invite you to read these stories for inspiration on planning your next outdoor adventure.
But then put the device away and go outside. You won’t regret that walk in the woods.
Izabela Jaroszynski
Managing Editor, Northern Soul Magazine
In This Issue
Guest Post:
Conversation Starters
What does it mean to travel sustainably? Celes Davar looks at the ways, both big and small, that we can travel with intention to lessen our impact.
Field Notes:
Earth's Bounty
Cape Breton's GRÁ restaurant takes the farm-to-table concept to the next level, offering a menu with ingredients harvested, cooked and served on the same day.
Passage:
Dare to Roam
In Passage, Aubrey Reine pays homage to a lesser-known side of Canada. In this issue, he explores Grasslands National Park located in southern Saskatchewan.
Park Explorer:
Rising Tides
Enjoying food, fun and the Acadian forests at Fundy National Park in New Brunswick. Located beside Alma, the park offers access to the world's highest tides.
Heritage:
From Rapids to Rocks
Community, nature and history take centre-stage along the Route Champlain, where you can explore the rapids of the Ottawa River and the geology of this Ontario region.
Community:
Maple Moon Rising
Explore the Indigenous roots of maple syrup production with Jolene Johnston of Wabanaki Maple in New Brunswick and the ceremony of the spring Maple Moon.
In Profile:
Heart & Sole
Moccasin is an Algonquin word that means 'to gather' and it is in this spirit of community that Bastien Industries makes authentic moccasins in Wendake, Quebec.
Community:
Trailblazers
Colour The Trails is an organization that is reclaiming outdoor spaces for Black, Indigenous & People of Colour – with an emphasis on joy.
The Spring Collection
With nearly 10 million square km of space, spring can look very different in different parts of Canada. In the Spring 2024 collection, we wanted to take a look at how Canada's three coastlines celebrate spring. Click through below to read stories from the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic coasts.
Giants of the Atlantic
Ancient ice takes centre stage in Newfoundland in the late spring as massive glacial chunks parade through Iceberg Alley.
Return of the Humpback
Among the first whales to arrive in the springtime on the BC coast are the humpbacks. With their dramatic antics, they are a perennial favourite among the staff at the Fin Island Research Station.
Go with the Floe
Visit with narwhals, polar bears and walruses at the sinaaq, the floe edge at the shores of the Arctic.
Masthead
Managing Editor: Izabela Jaroszynski
Contributors:
- Celes Davar
- Erin Hatfield
- Andréanne Joly
- Aubrey Reine
- Emily Sullivan
- Athena Tsavliris
Cover image: Grasslands National Park/Tourism Saskatchewan
Photographer: Benjamin Hutton Photography
Previous Issue: Volume 2 - Winter 2024
This magazine supports our community initiatives, including the Landsby Smart Forest Trust in New Brunswick.
Tag us on social with #mynorthernsoul to be featured
Email your feedback about this issue to northernsoul@landsby.ca or write to us at:
Northern Soul by Landsby
142 Westmount Avenue
Second Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M6H 3K6, Canada
Northern Soul is the voice of our award-winning team at Landsby.
By harnessing the power of storytelling, we empower domestic and international travellers to explore Canada responsibly and create deeper connections to our culture, land, and community.
Do you have an interesting story to tell? Please submit your pitch to izabela@landsby.ca
Masthead
Managing Editor: Izabela Jaroszynski
Contributors:
- Celes Davar
- Erin Hatfield
- Andréanne Joly
- Aubrey Reine
- Emily Sullivan
- Athena Tsavliris
Cover image: Grasslands National Park/Tourism Saskatchewan
Photographer: Benjamin Hutton Photography
Previous Issue: Volume 2 - Winter 2024
This magazine supports our community initiatives, including the Landsby Smart Forest Trust in New Brunswick.
Email your feedback about this issue to northernsoul@landsby.ca or write to us at:
Northern Soul by Landsby
142 Westmount Avenue
Second Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M6H 3K6, Canada
Northern Soul is the voice of our award-winning team at Landsby.
By harnessing the power of storytelling, we empower domestic and international travellers to explore Canada responsibly and create deeper connections to our culture, land, and community.
Do you have an interesting story to tell? Please submit your pitch to izabela@landsby.ca
Tag us on social with #mynorthernsoul to be featured.