There is treasure buried all over the United States, which means hidden treasures aren’t just for pirates. Although some buried gems have been unearthed, there are still more that are simply waiting for a metal detector, spade, or puzzle-solving intellect to unearth. Are you patient and courageous enough to seek for lost wealth?  1. Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine – Arizona One of the most well-known—and hotly contested—caches in America is the Lost Dutchman’s Treasure. Although some versions of the story claim that Apache Tribe members or former soldiers of the U.S. Army found the mine, Jacob ..read more

What does Indigenous mean? It means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.  The Indigenous people are the first people to be living in a place. They are the original habitants of Canada, before the European settlers came to the Canadian shores. They have lived in Canada for over 12,000 years, long before the country was even called “Canada”. Around 1.4 million people identify as indigenous in Canada today. In Canada, there are three main groups of Indigenous people: the First Nations, the Métis, and the Inuit. The First Nations is the largest group and they are ..read more

Looking for treasure? There are technically 6 buried treasures in Canada still waiting to be found. These treasures are estimated to each be worth millions, even billions today. But before you grab a shovel and start digging into your backyard, it would help for you to know the exact locations; or at least an estimated start-point. If you want to find out more on how to find these long-lost gems, keep reading! Barrel of Silver Coins, Ontario A barrel of silver coins is believed to be hidden somewhere underwater in Opinicon Lake, Ontario. There are many variations of the story of how it ended u ..read more

The Boldt Castle, which is situated in the renowned 1000 Islands neighbourhood of Alexandria Bay, New York, is once again evolving into the finest residence and destination in the area. Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House have something for everyone, whether you come every year to see what’s new, or are searching for a family holiday near to home. On Heart Island, Boldt Castle was to serve as a testament to a man’s unfathomable love for his wife. The beauty of the building was only surpassed by George Boldt’s passion of Louise, the love of his life and the inspiration behind the summer resi ..read more

The Ottawa Rideau Canal, which first opened in 1832, is North America’s oldest continually operating canal system. The Rideau River was given the algonquian name Pasapkedjiwanong, which means “river that flows between the rocks.” The word rideau comes from the French word “rideau”, which means curtain. When Samuel de Champlain travelled up the Ottawa River in 1613, he saw the twin falls of the Rideau River where it meets the Ottawa River. Thousands of labourers and tradesmen (carpenters, blacksmiths, stone masons, etc.) were employed by independent contractors under the direction of the Royal ..read more

For as long as I can remember, Canada has been my home. Anyone who knows me knows that I’ve been travelling from province to province taking photographs for a long time now. When I was going through my images one day, I noticed a lot of clocktowers in the background. A strange fact is that you probably don’t need a watch if you reside in Canada, because every city has a clocktower and clock stands at city intersections. Are they just decorations, or are they symbolic? Today, we are tackling why there are so many clocks in Canada. When most people think of clock towers, they think of Big Ben ..read more

Every November, the poppy is manufactured as a symbol of remembering to honour members of the Armed Forces who have given their lives in conflict. Its origins can be traced back to the First World War, when poppies grew in the churned up soil and shell holes of the western front battlefields when nothing else would.  The British Empire and its allies, France, Russia, Italy, Canada and America, fought Germany, Austria, and the Ottoman Empire during the First World War; sometimes known as “The Great War,” which began in 1914. During the war, millions of men joined the British Armed Forces ..read more

When asked to name Australia’s capital city, most people would answer Sydney or Melbourne. Strangely, their capital city is not one of their most populated or famous; it is actually Canberra. A city that is barely known by the masses. Because Capital cities are generally the center of nations, it’s strange that unknown cities have been chosen for some countries. Most historical countries, like France, Italy and England have all chosen capital cities at the heart of their empires. Newer countries like Australia and Canada, have not chosen their largest and more prosperous cities as their nation ..read more

Winter is over and we are once again getting ready for summer. We’re back to wearing light coats, spending time outside, and finally seeing the flowers bloom! There are many beautiful flower festivals during this time of year, but the best is the Canadian Tulip Festival, which is the world’s largest festival devoted to tulips. The Canadian Tulip Festival has been held in Canada’s capital since 1953, and it is now the world’s largest of its kind. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come from all over the world to see over a million tulips carpet the Ottawa region during this famous annual event ..read more

Most likely, you’ve heard of sugar shacking, the baffling springtime tradition we take part of every year in Canada? If you’ve ever wondered what a sugar shack or “cabane à sucre” actually is and what really happens at these most festive gatherings, then keep reading. What’s a sugar shack? A sugar shack is a small wooden house constructed to produce maple syrup in the middle of the maple forest. In celebration of the maple harvest, several sugar shacks often have maple-filled festivals, to which tourists gather to welcome spring or simply to explore the different tastes of this golden nectar ..read more