The largest collection of Victorian-era industrial buildings in North America is now a National Historic Site with steampunk appeal.
Travelling Canada: Destinations Bizarre and Beautiful
Ancient crypts, sci-fi towns, roof-top goats? George Burden takes stock of some of Canada’s most bizarre and beautiful tourist draws.
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: A “Haven” for History Buffs
Get the inside scoop on how visitors to the unique port of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia — a new UNESCO World Heritage Site — can get the most out of this history-laden little town.
Exploring the Wonders of the Mayan Riviera
George Burden explores the Mayan Riviera, home to Chichen Itza, one of the Wonders of the Modern World. He also seeks out wondrous sites off the beaten path, such as the Secret River.
Is Your Doctor a Bethune?
A hero to most and controversial to some, Dr. Norman Bethune saved lives in World War I, in the Spanish Civil War, in Canada’s remote lumbercamps, and in Mao Zedong’s China where he became known by the Chinese as Bai Quien, a synonym for selflessness and medical excellence. Today, Bethune is revered in his native Canada.
Jerome: The Mystery of the Man Who Came Out of Nowhere
When a mysterious man with no legs was found on a beach in Nova Scotia, the locals took on the burden of caring for this stranger who seemed to come out of nowhere.
How I Spent My Arctic Summer Vacation
George Burden takes a summer excursion to the beautiful beaches and coastlines of the Arctic Ocean in the Canadian province of Manitoba, where he is lucky enough to see beluga whales, caribou and polar bears.
Medical Tales of Smallpox, Milk Maids, Kilts and Salt
Writer and medical doctor George Burden explores medical mysteries from Canada’s past — and their implications for health care today.
A Kilt Will Take You Far
It seems somehow fitting that we can thank a doctor for the existence of Canada’s number one golf course, the Highland Links, which lies directly adjacent to the venerable Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa. Back in the 1890s it was Dr. William Morgan who ordered fresh air and rest for the ailing wife of wealthy […]
Who Killed the Man Who Captured Washington, D.C.?
A British soldier coming from Canada not only captured Washington, D.C., he also ignited the inspiration for “The Star Spangled Banner”. Then someone killed him. But who?
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