Life

Ever wonder what it’s like to chase your athletic dream as a member of Canada’s rowing team? Hop in the boat and join our top oarswomen Lindsay Jennerich and Patricia Obee as they train for the World Rowing Cup.

Looking after the Stanley Cup is more intense than you might realize. The high-stakes job, which requires white cotton gloves to make sure the cup stays shiny and fingerprint-free, gives you serious NHL bragging rights in the Great White North. This is what it’s like to be the keeper of the National Hockey League’s highest honour.

Swimming with sharks? That’s just another afternoon at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Experience life under the sea with this up-close tour of Ripley’s flora and fauna—no wetsuit required.

This is the view when you’re snowmobiling down the main street in Dawson City. Snowmobiles are the best way to get around town in the winter when you live in the North.

It’s the coolest—make that the coldest—hotel around and this is your chance to get a tour of the famed Hotel de Glace, Quebec City’s Ice Hotel. The must-see attraction, which is rebuilt each winter out of ice and snow, is a stunning architectural feat with its cathedral ceilings and surreal ice suites.

If you’ve never rolled up the rim to win, you’re missing out on a true Canadian pastime. This is what you can expect from the classic Tim Hortons coffee cup game.

Join the Victoria Shamrocks in the rink for an intense game of box lacrosse. Here’s your chance to see all the action from the players’ perspective, including a fierce shot on goal.

The saying goes: You may drink it fast, you may drink it slow, your lips must touch that toe. This is what it takes to become part of the Sourtoe Cocktail Club, a time-honoured drinking tradition that started in the Sourdough Saloon in Dawson City, Yukon. And, yes, legend has it that that’s a real dehydrated human toe, which will cost you $2,500 should you accidentally swallow it.

If you’ve ever wanted a closer look at ice fishing, here’s your chance. This Yukon fisherman showcases the age-old fishing method while making a compelling case for modern-day conveniences. A power drill certainly speeds up the job of breaking through that thick ice.

Cast your line and wait for the fish to bite with this insider look at fly fishing at Tunkwa Lake, B.C. This expert fly fisherman will show you the ropes—and the tackle.