by Canadian Trails | Jul 17, 2020 | Canadian Trails Federation, New Brunswick
The province has started a new program that will pay New Brunswickers to vacation at home this summer.
The province has created the Explore NB Travel Incentive program to help stimulate tourism in New Brunswick during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new program will allow New Brunswickers to apply for a 20 per cent rebate on eligible expenses made while taking a vacation, which includes a paid overnight stay in the province between July 15 and Sept. 30.
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by Canadian Trails | Jul 16, 2020 | Canadian Trails, Canadian Trails Federation, Quebec, Sentiers Canadienne
Montreal is oozing with beautiful sights and sites to see.
While the pandemic has dampened the city’s number of events and festivals, there’s definitely no shortage of walking and hiking trails that you, your friends, family, and pets can tackle while maintaining two metres (or six feet) apart.
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by Canadian Trails | Jul 16, 2020 | Canadian Trails Federation
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is pleased to announce that Canadians have recorded 78,645 wildlife observations using the iNaturalist Canada platform between March and July 1, 2020 shattering the goal of hitting 50,000 observations by Canada Day.
We launched the Observation Nation project to help connect people with nature and each other during this period of social distancing and we are overwhelmed by the response of Canadians in their efforts to help us track biodiversity.
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by Canadian Trails | Jul 16, 2020 | Canadian Trails Federation
As summer continues to hit high gear, many are choosing to work out at home or outdoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working out at home has its benefits, from an easily accessible fridge for cold water to having a bathroom nearby.
But outdoor workouts can add sunshine to your day, giving you some Vitamin D during your exercise routine.
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by Canadian Trails | Jul 9, 2020 | Canadian Trails Federation
Victoria’s Rocky Mountain Books relies on people heading into the great outdoors for its guidebook sales. But in the early days of COVID-19, it was unclear when or if recreational trails would open. But as restrictions in provincial parks began to lift, RMB launched its “Great Canadian Staycation” campaign, promoting safe distancing and outdoor recreation.
RMB publisher Don Gorman spoke to Q&Q about the guidebook business.
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