The world’s first postcard was issued nearly 150 years ago in October 1869, according to the internet. Nothing more than a card mailed without an envelope, they’re popular today among insurance agents who want to wish their clients a happy birthday. But the humble postcard once held so much more promise. Case in point: A … [ Read more]
How a Two-Cent Postcard Inspired Dr. Cora Johnstone Best to Climb the World’s Greatest Mountains
October 22, 2018 by
In Ontario, Great Lakes Make Great Wine
June 20, 2018 by
Wine from the Great Lakes region can feel like a one-trick pony—mostly white and mostly sweet. But venture to the eastern reaches of the area and you’ll find microclimates well-suited to grow riesling, cabernet franc, chardonnay, and pinot noir. And in Ontario, these grapes not only grow, but are nurtured into finished wines worthy of … [ Read more]
Three Canadians land in jail after mistaking hops for marijuana
December 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Meanwhile in Canada… three residents of Charlottetown in the province of Prince Edward Island were arrested after attempting to get their hands on marijuana grown on a Stratford-area farm. According to a report by CBC News, the three adults were quickly taken into custody after the owner of the farm called authorities to report trespassers near … [ Read more]
Chasing the Beer Scene in the Canadian Rockies
April 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada, was not the first place I thought to visit when I weighed my options for a weeklong road trip to check out some craft breweries. This stretch of the Rockies in southeastern British Columbia is known for incredible powder in the winter and a wealth of activities in … [ Read more]
The Wide World of Beer with Stephen Beaumont: Touring Toronto’s Brewery Renaissance
September 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
For many years, Toronto was a relatively brewery-deprived city. I mean, yes, there were breweries, including one of Ontario’s first—the now-defunct Upper Canada Brewing—along with a few early brewpubs. But compared with other cities, even other Canadian cities such as Victoria and Montréal, there wasn’t a whole lot to be had. Fortunately, that’s all changed … [ Read more]
Canadian Consulate organizing first-ever craft brewers trade mission
September 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
How can U.S. craft breweries benefit from increased trade with Canadian ingredient and equipment suppliers? That’s the question at the core of the first-ever craft brewing trade mission being organized by the Minneapolis office of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. The two-day mission (with an optional third day) will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, … [ Read more]
Chasing the Beer Scene in Stratford, Ontario
September 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Minneapolis–St. Paul has been ranked as “the best” on several national lists. It’s not surprising. We have abundant green space, a sophisticated bike lane and trail system, world-class theaters, and a wide variety of boutiques, high-end restaurants and, of course, breweries. Now, imagine all that the Twin Cities have to offer and squish it down … [ Read more]
Lululemon teams with Stanley Park Brewing to create Curiosity Lager
August 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Because craft beer and tight pants are a pairing the world desperately needs more of, lululemon has teamed up with Stanley Park Brewing to create Curiosity Lager. The beer’s August 15 release coincides with the SeaWheeze Half Marathon and Sunset Festival, a popular race in lululemon and Stanley Park’s hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia. More information about … [ Read more]
