Interesting facts and background information on the great polar bears of the Arctic North.
Of Meese and Maple Leaves
Because of Canadas proximity to the United States and its similarities to its neighbor, it ranks number 2 out of the top 10 major destinations for an education abroad.
The Right Decoy Fools Those Ducks Every Time
The first use of decoys as a means of attracting ducks and geese is credited to the North American Aboriginal Indians who used crude decoys to help lure birds within net or spear range. The earliest confirmed decoys, found in a Nevada cave, date back to more than 2000 years ago. Speculation though among archeologists suggests that decoys may have been used as many as 8,000 years ago prior to that.
Grey Owl : Early Canadian Green Ecologist
Grey Owl is a Canadian outdoor hero whose name still resonates more than 60 years after his death. With his popularity and eloquent message, Grey Owl captured the attention and imagination of the English speaking world has he fought to make people aware of the destruction of the natural resources in North America.
Fishing Those Killer Canadian Pike Fish Year Round
Northern Canadian Pike are reputed to be among the wiliest fish around the globe. You can be sure that the huge Northern Canadian Pike at the end of your rod, thrashing away, is giving you among the hardest and most challenging catches you have ever experienced in your angling career as an adventurous fisherman.
Canadian Casinos
Canada has gambling casinos just like those that are found in other parts of the world. On a population basis versus the number of casinos, they are extremely well represented. The Canadian casinos offer the full gamut of table games, slots, poker-rooms and sports books. The names are different than those found in the states or elsewhere, but the casino layouts are similar to what you would find in Vegas or Atlantic City.
Catching Those Northern Canadian Pike In The Late Autumn
How do you catch the wily Northern Pike in late autumn period when the Northern Pile have set up along weed and reed lines and along shorelines littered with fallen trees and submerged wood?
Catch Those Monster Northern Canadian Pike
The Northern Canadian Pike Fish the dream of the avid fishermen who pine away to visit the Northern Canadian exclusive fishing areas and lodges well deserves its reputation as a fierce and wily foe. Northern Pike are an amazingly adaptable predator game fish found in the deep shallow waters of the Northern Canadian North regions as well as shallow and warmer waters.
Everything You Need To Know About Judo Uniforms
Since it was created in 1882 by Kano Jigoro of Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular martial arts in the world. It is quite a rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. As a result, when partaking in judo training, it is important that a high quality judo uniform, or gi in Japanese, be worn to avoid tearing and damage.
Curling – An Ice Sport With A Cool Curve
Curling, even though being recognized as an Olympic medal sport, is still unfamiliar to many. Just what is this sport and how is played? Simply put, curling is a sport that is played on ice where players slide granite rocks down the playing field. As the rocks travel, they have will often curve, or curl, during play. This is why the sport is known as Curling.
A Look At Lacrosse
Everyone has watched it, been amazed by it and thought it looked like fun. Lacrosse is a team sport that requires a fast pace and quick judgment. Each team consists of 10-12 players (10 men or 12 women) whom use netted sticks in order to control a rubber ball. The object of Lacrosse is to score by guiding the rubber ball into the opposing teams goal.
Shopping Canada Is Simply Fabulous
The Edmonton area is one of the most fabulous places in Canada for shopping, at least in terms of size. The world’s largest shopping mall is located here and shoppers can spend hours and even days happily wandering past the brightly lighted and attractive store displays.