The Great Canadian Bucket List - One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences

Robin Esrock

Summary

With a career that has spanned the world, Robin Esrock was amazed at the wealth of unmissable experiences in Canada — and you will be, too.  
 
 
On his personal quest to check off the best of his home country, travel writer and host Robin Esrock catalogues must-sees, including nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana. After spending years crafting the definitive Canadian Bucket List, he’s packed in enough for a lifetime, at least.  A few of the highlights include: 
 
  Ziplining over a giant waterfall in New Brunswick Digging for dinosaur bones in Alberta’s badlands Harvesting an iceberg to make a refreshing Newfoundland cocktail Floating in Canada’s own Dead Sea Cracking a Canadian Da Vinci Code in Winnipeg Hiking the tundra under Nunavut’s midnight sun   
The companion website presents extensive bonus content: on-the-ground info, videos, gear guides, hotel and tour recommendations, and more. Join the community of Bucket Listers sharing their experiences as they follow Robin’s trail.

Available since: 10/07/2013.

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