Wish List – Northern Latitudes

One Step Closer to the Highly Anticipated Calgary-Banff Passenger Train

by NL StaffThe Best of Canada, Travel, Wish List July 26, 2021February 7, 2022No Comments

The highly anticipated passenger train between Calgary and Banff has moved into the development stage. Since the 1990 closure of the ViaRail corridor, these two tourism hotspots have not been accessible by train, causing highway and mountain road congestion and a substantial environmental impact. The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation has joined forces with Invest Alberta Corporation and the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to fund the project, with additional private investors coming forward to back the proposal.

About The Prize: Cascadia Board Co’s Whitecap iSUP

by NL StaffWish List July 24, 2021July 24, 2021No Comments

The 2021 WhiteCap is Cascadia’s most highly rated and versatile board that continues to lead the industry in durability and stability on the water while remaining lightweight and highly compactable off the water.

The Best DEET-Free Bug Repellent in 2021

by NL StaffCamping, Hiking, In Review, Nature, Products, Wish List July 4, 2021February 7, 2022No Comments

The mosquito is one of Canada’s most reliable summer species. Canada has over 82 different species of mosquitoes, with a total population that would never show on a calculator. Scientists believe that mosquitos originated from South Africa, and slowly spread across the world to reach a whopping variation of 2,700 species. Regardless of the size of Canada’s mosquito diaspora, we all know that mosquitos are one of the best party-crashers to summer activities.