Tour Guide Bob

Axel Heiberg is an island located in the High Arctic, and Canada's 7th largest island. With no permanent residents or infrastructure, it is an extremely remote destination. Four elite mountain bikers set out to explore the island and witness the effects of global warming. Trailer: https://fb.watch/3e1Y5S_Ohu/... Watch the full movie at: https://www.redbull.com/ca-en/films/north-of-nightfall

- Do you miss the taste of Hong Kong gourmet? Let two Michelin-starred chefs and a mixologist show you some simply wonderful loc...al dishes and a cocktail ... easy enough to make at home! All you need are some eggs and your favorite tipple. Shane Osborn from Arcane pulls off a steamed egg dish with a modern twist, while Mak Kwai-pui from Tim Ho Wan bakes the perfect Hong Kong-style egg tart. To wash it all down, Victoria Chow shakes up a delicate, tea-infused cocktail with a unique twist.

There are many faces behind the warm welcome visitors receive in communities across Canada. Get to know the people who keep our country’s heart beating strong.

Earlier this year British tour operator Travelsphere interviewed me about their winter tours to the Rocky Mountains. Are you joining me once (international) travel resumes again?

Link to the full movie: https://tickets.vimff.org/EndlessChain-5050 Anyone who has travelled the Icefields Parkway between Lake Louise and Jasper will have passed the spectacular mountain ridge known as the Endless Chain.... The documentary with the same name was the winner of the Best Canadian Film Award at the 2020 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. In this movie a paraglider pilot pushes his mind and body to the absolute limit during the most daring series of Rocky Mountain flights in history. Watch his adventure in awe and witness the spectacular lakes and mountains in this beautiful part of the world! You can watch this movie online between now and September 16 for only CDN $13 via the following link: https://tickets.vimff.org/EndlessChain-5050

Canada's borders are unfortunately expected to remain closed until at least the end of July...

Today we completed our 1,000th cargo-only flight during the COVID-19 pandemic, from Toronto to Shanghai. Since March 22, Air Canada Cargo has moved 15.3 million... kilograms, equivalent to the weight of 95 Boeing 777-300s, of essential goods, from PPE for our front-line workers, fresh produce and medicine across Canada & the world. See more

Quick edit from yesterday’s paddleboarding trip at Vancouver’s False Creek

Guests on my tours in Western Canada are always eager to see bears, but the region has a lot more wildlife to admire. Which animals would you like to see when visiting Western Canada?

This long weekend, let’s explore with care. Stay close to home, support local, and remember: we’re still on this path together. #explorebclocal Video by Destination British Columbia

The Canadian Pacific Railway shaped Canada. The railway that united the country was also responsible for the development of the early days of tourism in Canada, and contributed to the creation of the first National Park in the country. Join me on one of my Western Canada tours once (international) travel resumes to learn more about the importance of this ribbon of steel that shaped Canada as we know it today.

With so many of us spending more time in the kitchen right now this looks interesting!

Some of my best summers in Canada were those spent leading kayak tours in the coastal waters of British Columbia, often at off the beaten track locations and away from the tourist crowds. Who would you like to bring on a kayak adventure like this? Be sure to follow Tour Guide Bob for more photos from previous summers during the next couple of weeks.

The exact origin of s’mores is unknown, but nowadays it is a popular campfire treat for North Americans. The traditional s’more is made with two graham crackers, a campfire roasted marshmallow and chocolate chips. Which of the ones listed below would you like to try?

It will likely be some time before (domestic) tourism will resume in British Columbia and the rest of Canada, but this is a step in the right direction.

Canadian chef Ricardo Larrivée investigates the origins of this popular Canadian fast food dish and what it takes to make a good poutine. Do you love or hate this typical Canadian dish?

Destination BC released this powerful video of the importance of staying put for now