Norm Hiscock knows what’s funny. The Montréal native is a writer and consulting producer on NBC’s hit comedy, Parks & Recreation. He’s also chalked up impressive credits performing and penning witty scripts for shows such as King of the Hill, Corner Gas and The Kids in the Hall.

The Nisga’a people of Northern BC once survived on salmon, oily oolichan fish and sea lion.

On the Canadian Prairies, it was buffalo meat and Saskatoon berries, dried over smoky fires and pounded together for pemmican. And in Québec, Huron hunters combed the boreal forest for caribou, wild onions and Labrador tea.

“It’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was six years old,” says Nik Wallenda.

The high-pitched trill of the fife (small flute) and the sharp crack of the drum cut through the warm afternoon air like a bullet. I close my eyes and listen to the roar of the muskets. The acrid scent of gunpowder lingers in the air. Here, on the banks of the majestic St.

Screening more than 300 films from over 60 countries every September, this is the world’s leading public film festival. A diverse array of films is shown: Hollywood galas, the best in international cinema, the latest homegrown comedies and everything in between.

Ottawa’s not merely a city of policy wonks and political junkies. As befits a capital, this summer offers an outstanding selection of blockbuster exhibitions, world-class museums, galleries and festivals.

Shout ‘Gung Hay Fat Choy’ and join the party!

Canadians of Chinese ancestry – and there are 1.3 million of us at last count – celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year in style. And everyone’s welcome.

Like drops of frozen liquid honey, Icewine is a rare sweet gift of Canadian winters. The consistent cold guarantees an annual crop of frozen grapes that produce a luscious dessert wine that has become a Canadian icon.

Toronto has always been a city that prides itself on having it all. Now, it has more, especially when it comes to luxury. Look no further than the influx of fabulous new hotels and restaurants as proof. Recent additions to the downtown core have included The Thompson, The Ritz-Carlton and The Hazelton. But there’s more in store.

It’s a walk on the wild side like no other. And now the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower in Toronto has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the “Highest External Walk on a Building”.