Today is Canada Day, July 1.
Prologue
In Canada, character, dramatic conflict, and nationhood have played out and continue to do so against a backdrop of diverse and imposing scenery. This interdependent relationship between landscape and history is not unique to Canada but it is very much part of the matrix of our nation.
Like classical [...]
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The Grand Theatre of Canadian History
Today is Canada Day, July 1.
Prologue
In Canada, character, dramatic conflict, and nationhood have played out and continue to do so against a backdrop of diverse and imposing scenery. This interdependent relationship between landscape and history is not unique to Canada but it is very much part of the matrix of our nation.
Like classical [...]
Dublin … and Beer
What’s in a beer?
History, culture, national identity, pride, industry, agriculture … and the list could go on and on.
And what’s in a celebration of a national icon such as Ireland’s Guinness Beer? Well for one thing, it’s an opportunity to focus once again on a content-rich, culturally-rich travel destination.
And what about sport? Why are [...]
