About Here & There: A Canadian Geographic Travel Podcast
Here & There shares deep-dive travel documentaries from across Canada and around the world — the sort of big-idea stories that might change everything about the way you see places and the people who live there.
Painting the North: Following the spirit of the Group of Seven with Adventure Canada
What if you could stand in the exact spot where A. Y. Jackson set up his easel to begin painting Aurora, or gaze upon Mount Lefroy from the precise perspective that inspired Lawren Harris's masterpiece of the same name. That’s at least one of the propositions behind a bold new expedition from Adventure Canada, created in collaboration with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinberg, Ont. Departing August 31, 2027, High Arctic Expedition: Where Art Meets Land (https://www.adventurecanada.com/arctic/high-arctic-expedition-where-art-meets-land/a727-on) is attempting to retrace parts of the northern journeys that inspired these and other defining works of members of the Group of Seven. And, with the McMichael’s extensive ground-breaking research for this venture, the revelations won't stop there.Why did these images become so defining of the far north for so many Canadians? What were these works missing? And what was the broader social context at the time of these century-old voyages that shaped what the artists saw? Over roughly two weeks aboard the expedition ship Ocean Nova, travellers will delve into these and other big questions — questions that feel more timely to revisit now than ever before. I hope to see you on board one of these departures in 2027. But for now, here’s just a taste of what to expect from this fascinating new Adventure Canada journey.Listen in.
18 Nov 2025
Ontario’s most audacious small-town winter festival
In 2005, The New York Times published an article about Muskoka (https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/16/realestate/muskoka-the-malibu-of-the-north.html), the well-known region in central Ontario famous for its lakeside homes, outdoor adventures, and, most notably, its bustling summer season that draws thousands of visitors each year. They called it “the Malibu of the North.” But that description only tells part of the story.Muskokans are a thriving, tight-knit, true-northern community that comes alive when the lake freezes over and the summer cottagers head home. I should know, I’ve been one of those cottagers all my life. Yes, six generations on the same island.But two years ago, I moved to a little Cape Cod–style home in the heart of Bracebridge, about two hours north of Toronto. And since then, I’ve discovered a small-town winter wonderland off the lakes, one that the “townies” (like me now) absolutely adore.Today, you’ll get a glimpse of these real Muskokans, what they love about their winters, and one truly audacious way they celebrate Muskoka’s so-called off-season.Learn more at https://fireandicebracebridge.com/ (https://fireandicebracebridge.com/)
7 Nov 2025
Adventurous family travel can be an ordeal — here’s why it’s absolutely worth it!
In this episode of Here & There, host and producer Liz Beatty talks with Robin Esrock, a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and international TV host. Having visited more than 120 countries across all seven continents, Esrock has had his fair share of adventures. From chasing polar bears in Churchill, MB., and ice canoeing in Quebec City, to scuba diving in Papua New Guinea and cruising down Egypt’s Nile River, Esrock has truly done it all. A Fellow and Ambassador of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Esrock also contributes to the biweekly Bucket Listed column in Canadian Geographic. His work has appeared in publications ranging from The Globe and Mail, MSN and The Vancouver Sun to CBC, The Wall Street Journal and 60 Minutes.Today, he joins Beatty to discuss how and why parents should bring their kids to places that might not typically be considered “family-friendly.”Listen in for inspiration, laughter and a reminder that travel, at its best, is a family affair.Interested in the episode's content? Learn more!* Read Robin Esrock's Canadian Geographic author profile* Visit Robin Esrock's website (https://www.robinesrock.com/)* Follow Esrock on Instagram: @robinesrock* Subscribe to Esrock's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/moderngonzo (https://www.youtube.com/moderngonzo)* Read about The Great Canadian Bucket List (https://www.canadianbucketlist.com/#google_vignette)
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