Articles related to "Algonquin"

Even without a canoe, there are campgrounds and trails and museums and galleries to explore in Ontario's largest provincial park north of Toronto.

Algonquin Park is a favorite destination for campers, hikers, canoeists and anyone just looking to get away from the city.

What you leave at home is as important as what you take when canoe tripping.

While Red Wolves are gone from most of their original range, their blood still runs in the wild wolves of eastern Canada, which are its closest living relatives.

With or without a canoe, Rock Lake campground offers a range of options for diverse interests.

Dorothy Parker was known for her drinking and suicidal tendencies while being one of the most accomplished female writers of poetry, prose and screenplays of her time.

Suite101 takes a look at some of the most famous hotels in New York City, The Plaza, Chelsea, Algonquin, and Waldorf-Astoria.

There are few birds that have successfully adapted to their environment as this one.

North Americans travelling to Eastern Canada for their vacation should consider a stop at St. Andrews by-the-Sea, a village inside the western border of New Brunswick.

Maybe you've heard of the Algonquin Round Table? Well, here's a sampling of metered verses from the Brewpub Poets Society: odes to ales and lyrics for lagers.

Novelist and playwright whose works inspired numerous adaptations for screen and stage.

Canada's capital city offers more than just high-quality universities and colleges, it's an inexpensive place to explore.

Frances Marion was the world's highest-paid screenwriter, male or female, for three decades.

Captain John Smith described the tribe as giants and gave them the Algonquin name Susquehannocks, which means "people who live by the muddy water".

Masterful symbolism and psychological themes contribute to Sara Gruen's literary success in her 2007 Algonquin Books historical fiction title Water for Elephants.

From Chipmunks to Trilliums, The G7 Nutcracker is entirely different. Though Tchaikovsky's song remains the same, Canada's Climate does not.

Beyond the Rideau Canal, Canada's capital city offers visitors an eclectic mix of art galleries and is steeped in history and culture.

Indigenous communities of the northeast constructed a multi-purpose dwelling that was used as a communal home as well as a community center.

The Wendigo was part of the folklore of various AmerIndian tribes, especially the Algonquians. Both natives and settlers claim to have seen this being.

New York City has many fine world-class buildings, some of which are famous around the world. See all of the six listed below without having to leaving Manhattan.

The Sauk and Fox forged a union to provide mutual security. Together they resisted the American advance.

Though not an official member, Thomson was closely allied with the Canadian Group of Seven artists. His suspicious death in 1917 cut short a brilliant emerging career.

Canadian Destroyer projected the Maple Leaf abroad through the Cold War and circumnavigated the globe before ending her life in a hail of gunfire.

Gathering wild rice in canoes by traditional method is wonderfully rewarding work for Native people during late August and early September.

Learn more, more efficiently. Here's how post-secondary students can incorporate wellness into their routines.

Sex and the City fans can enjoy a variety of movie-themed promotional hotel packages to make you feel like Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha or Miranda.

In the two centuries before the American Revolution, the French, Dutch, and English viewed the Six Nations of the Iroquois as the fiercest warriors in the Northeast.

On July 8, 1917, Canadian artist Tom Thomson paddled away for an afternoon of fishing on Canoe Lake. A few hours later, his empty canoe showed up near the dock.

The historical buildings near Main Street in Vancouver, BC, merit a Mount Pleasant walking tour. This holiday vacation recommendation is free in British Columbia, Canada.

Secret Son by Moroccan writer Laila Lalami is a beautifully crafted story that stays with readers long after the last page has been read.

Earthworms live beneath our feet, we seldom think about them. However, as Amy Stewart enlightens us in her book 'The Earth Moved' earthworms are very important.

The Chickahominy River watershed is one of hundreds of sub-watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay and includes 470 square miles of the Bay's 64,000 total square miles.

The Duchesse d'Aiguillon funded the building of the religious Hôtel Dieu Hospital in Québec City, the only hospital in North America north of the Dominican Republic.

Does the ghost of the Canadian freighter Bannockburn still sail the stormy waters of Lake Superior, trying to find a safe harbour for her doomed crew ?

Jenn Garbee, whose 2008 book Secret Suppers estimates that there are more than 100 underground dining groups flying under the radar throughout the United States.

Kids can reconnect with nature by going outdoors, discovering nature and enjoying the changing seasonal weather. Here are some eco-friendly event ideas.

The sandy beach of Wasaga Beach on Georgian Bay stretches for 14 kilometers along the southern shores of Lake Huron and makes this area a prime destination for swimmers.

The language, legends and history for the larkspur; the flower for those born in the month of July.

The language, legends and history for the Chrysanthemum; the flower for those born in the month of November.

The language, legends and history for the aster; the flower for those born in the month of September.

There is more to Breakfast with Buddha than the flyleaf leads one to believe. It is a road trip and a spiritual trip in one book.

Columbines are as delightful to find along a wilderness path as they are featured in a garden.

Henry D. Thoreau became a student of Native American cultures as seen in his Indian Notebooks and in his visits to Maine where he met and befriended Penobscot Indians.

Are you looking for a place to relax, hike, bike, swim all the while enjoying the beauty of nature? Find out what a great vacation this state park can be.

Esox masquinogy is one of the two species of true pike found in Canada and North America. They are fresh-water ambush predators, and a favourite of sport-fishermen.

if you've ever considered visiting Quebec City, 2008 is the year to do it! The city celebrates its 400th anniversary with special festivals, concerts, exhibits and more.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.

One of the most memorable birds in the province, the sight of a Great Blue Heron can almost take your breath away.

Children need nature for healthy physical, psychological, and spiritual development.

From albertite and anorak to zigzag fence and zombie, A Concise Dictionary of Canadianisms offers users definitions and examples of made in Canada words.