Nancy Shields

Contributor

Homebase: Nanaimo

Nancy is a bit of a mixed bag. When she is not hitting the slopes or riding her bike, she gets creative. With an arsenal of marketing, photography and design, combined with an extensive background in photojournalism, print and web design. She is always on the lookout for new and exciting ventures to be a part of.

Stories by Nancy Shields

Cancelled but not forgotten festivals need your support

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Fri. Jul. 21/17

Cariboo, Kamloops, Prince George and a few spots along the coast are battling with wildfires. Homes...

Wet and wild weekend in Sundre

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Tue. Jul. 18/17

Nestled in the Foothills, on the Cowboy Trail, Sundre is where you’ll find good old-fashioned...

Ten Places to find your Zen in BC and Alberta

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Tue. Jul. 18/17

For me finding places for Zen often means finding peaceful places to be mostly alone and often...

Discover your Zen in different ways

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Tue. Jul. 11/17

Sitting in the saddle, cooking in the kitchen or running a trail can bring a sense of self discovery...

SilverStar Hiking - Taking in The Sights

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Sat. Jul. 7/18

SilverStar is famous in the summer for its ridiculously fun bike park, but the hiking is often...

O’Keefe Ranch- A Fun and Fascinating Escape to The Past

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Tue. Jul. 4/17

By Mark Matthews

Our visit to O’ Keefe Ranch was a first-time ranch experience for me and my...

SilverStar Bike Park - A Rush On Some Terrific Trails

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Thu. Jun. 29/17

Heading to SilverStar Mountain Resort for the bike park’s opening weekend was even better than I had...

Canada has at least 150 perfect places for sunsets

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Wed. Jun. 28/17

Something slows us all down when we see a sunset. We walk along a ridge slower, we calm down and...

ZenSeekers and Adventure Smart ask you be PaddleSmart

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Tue. Jun. 27/17

The safest water adventures are the smartest ones. When you plan to head out, Canada’s authority on...

6 reasons to visit Cypress Hills this summer

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Tue. Jun. 27/17

Everybody loves the mountains, but nobody likes the long drive out to see them. If you make the trek...

Exploring Texada Island

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Mon. Jun. 26/17

There is something I felt while exploring Sonoma in the Arizona heat that I did not expect to...

Market and a meadery in Cochrane

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Tue. Jun. 20/17

Looking for a place to do just that this summer that also includes a lovely drive towards the...