Are you a Canadian who loves Canada’s wilderness? You’re not alone.
Take The Big Wild, a conservation movement funded by Mountain Equipment Co-op and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society.
The Big Wild, whose motto is “Do Something Small To Save Something Big”, encourages participation in Canadian wilderness protection campaigns.
We’re always looking for inspiring green organizations and videos so we’re featuring The Big Wild video (above).
Video courtesy of The Big Wild
Foot Butter.
Looking for green travel beauty products? We’re mountain travelers and have fallen in love with green bath and body products from Rocky Mountain Soap Company.
Refreshing and natural, we’ve found their products soothing after a long mountain hike or city walk.
The company says their products are made using 100% natural ingredients including essential oils, real grains and berries.
The Blue Train, South Africa.
Trains, trains, trains, how we love taking trains. Some of the greenest transportation in the world, train journeys can be unforgettable travel experiences.
The Luxury Travel Bible has released their Top 10 Luxury Terrific Trains list. Here it is:
Are you craving adventure, culture or education? Then you might find the perfect adventure, culture or education retreat for you at Angela Ritchie’s Ace Camps.
traveling greener is a huge fan of learning vacations and retreats which promote personal development and wellness. Whatever the destination, the Ace Camps are designed for inspiration, creativity and adventure.
Based in Canada, Ritchie, a traveler, blogger, arts administrator and hospitality professional, debuted her international retreats in fall 2009.
Says Angela Ritchie:
“Ace Camps are about taking risks and adventures to make your life better. Whatever age or stage you’re at, sometimes you just need to step out of everyday lives, and put yourself in the path of inspiration…I’m creating retreats for people looking to kick-start a change in their life and led by famed writers, photographers, artists and artisans.”
Looking for the coolest holiday in the coolest place in 2010?
You might find it at UK ethical travel company responsibletravel.com which works with 300+ tour operators and 600 villas, lodges, B&Bs and small hotels.
Here are 10 cool holidays:
1. Snorkeling & swimming holidays in Sardinia, Italy
2. Peru eco-lodge holiday in the Amazon rainforest
3. Portugal yurt holidays
4. Atlas, Sahara & Marrakech holiday
5. Vietnam Hill Tribe holiday
6. Yukon dog sledding holiday, Canada
7. Hiking the Inca Trail
8. Full Moon Festival & Shamanism, Nepal
9. Windsurfing holidays in Greece
10. Self-drive Cuba family holiday
For more holiday ideas, check out responsibletravel.com.
Image courtesy of Italian State Tourist Board
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Winter Games are being reported as one of the greenest Olympics.
Although the 2010 Olympic Games officially start today, organizers say there have been seven years of sustainability efforts. Some green results include a carbon neutral Organizing Committee, torch relay and athletes and 62 Games-related sustainability innovations .
Recently, the Vancouver 2010 Sustainability Report was released by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). The report examines VANOC’s performance on environmental, social and economic bid commitments and early sustainable legacies.
Says John Furlong, VANOC CEO:
“By making sustainability central to everything we do, and in collaboration with our partners, sponsors and community organizations, we have forged a new level of sustainability performance for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This report addresses each of our sustainability commitments, our short- and long-term goals and what we’ve done to meet them.”
Will you be at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics?
If you’re new to Vancouver, take a look at the paperless Vancouver Travel Guide: The Sights, a new Lonely Planet iPhone City Guide Application.
In honor of the Olympics and Paralympics, Lonely Planet is offering this guide to the host city FREE until March 1, 2010. It is available from the iPhone application store and the iTunes Apps Store.
Lonely Planet has listed over 70 top sights and their location-aware maps including UBC Thunderbird Arena, Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver Art Gallery and the Capilano Salmon Hatchery. There are also tips on what to do, where to eat, photos and more.
The guide features include:
Image courtesy of Lonely Planet
Will you be traveling to Vancouver, British Columbia for the 2010 Olympics or on vacation? If so, when you’re dining out, ask about Ocean Wise, a leading Canadian sustainable seafood program.
Founded by the Vancouver Aquarium in January 2005, the program gives consumers and travelers information on making smart seafood choices.
The Ocean Wise logo on a restaurant menu, deli-counter or seafood product has become a symbol of ocean-friendly seafood choices. Whether you’re buying canned tuna at the supermarket or spicy tuna rolls at a sushi restaurant, look for the symbol on a restaurant menu, display case or product.
In 2009, Ocean Wise went national in Canada from coast to coast with partners from Halifax, NS to Victoria, BC. Today, Ocean Wise works with 300 partners from the restaurant, supplier and retail sectors at 2700+ locations.
Says Ocean Wise:
“Overfishing is the number one problem facing the world’s oceans. Ocean Wise addresses this critical issue by promoting sustainable fishery practices to prevent habitat destruction and enable species to thrive at optimum population numbers. The program enables Canadians to make environmentally-friendly seafood choices.”
Here are the BC locations where you’ll Ocean Wise:
Have you traveled to Vancouver?
Vancouver , host of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, is one of traveling greener’s favorite destinations. In the Pacific Northwest, this stunning, Canadian city has friendly, laid-back residents who can easily enjoy active lifestyles in surrounding parks, beaches, the ocean and mountains year-round.
What we especially love about Vancouver is the access to organic food and products and green spaces like Stanley Park and Pacific Spirit Park. Whether you’re a visitor or local, the coupon book to healthy and sustainable living, Green Zebra Guide, is an easy way to “think green, shop local and save money”.
Here are some of our fave Vancouver places to go, eat and stay:
GO - North Vancouver
Lush rainforest, mountains and charming neighborhoods always bring us back to North Vancouver or “North Van” as locals call it. On the North Shore, Grouse Mountain (above photo), Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain feel like home for any mountain lover who hikes, mountain bikes, skis, boards or simply admires them. The cottage community of Deep Cove is a big draw, especially in the summer, because of its boating, kayaking culture and scenic waterfront park. Stroll the lively, multicultural Lonsdale Avenue and take time out for the city’s best, Italian organic coffee at brazza coffee and gelato.
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Will the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games be one of the greenest games on record? In coming weeks, travelinggreener will look at sustainability at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
This week, the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad will launch in Canada, leading up to the February event and run through March during the Paralympic Winter Games.
Says Burke Taylor, vice president of culture and celebrations for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC):
“We want all Canadians to feel they can share in the cultural celebrations surrounding the 2010 Winter Games in their own hometowns. For our second and final Cultural Olympiad National Presentation and Touring Program, we’ve worked closely with our corporate, government and artistic partners to create an exciting lineup of Canadian projects that include ballet, theatre, up-and-coming musicians, and even puppetry. We invite everyone to come out when they stop in your area and enjoy a taste of the cultural excitement of the Games.”
