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

5 of the best hikes in Southern Alberta

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Thu. Jun. 20/19

If you haven't explored Southern Alberta, chances are you've heard of its beauty. There are...

Handcrafted in Cranbrook

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Tue. Jun. 18/19

When you're talking handmade, you can't get more hands-on than the artisans I met in Cranbrook who...

Explore Crowsnest Pass on the Water 3 Ways

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Thu. Jun. 13/19

I looked at the notes I jotted down about my first fly fishing experience: “Chili” was the first...

Three places to find Zen in the Canadian Rockies

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Mon. Jun. 10/19

Even if you are good at balancing your busy schedule and finding zen in everyday life, sometimes we...

Kelowna freestyle: Cycle, forage, eat, drink

Posted

Fri. Jun. 7/19

Without hesitation, Chef Michael Buffett of Start Fresh Kitchen declares his pasta-making classes...

Serve Yourself on Vernon’s Foodie Trail

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Wed. Jun. 5/19

The aha moments come thick and fast while cycling the section of the Okanagan Rail Trail that hugs...

Toronto may have the Raptors, but Alberta has the whole cretaceous period

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Mon. Jun. 3/19

The Toronto Raptors have caused quite the stir in the NBA finals, but did you know that Alberta is...

Oliver’s Winery Diversity #OkanaganExploring

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Tue. May. 28/19

From McIntyre Bluff to the Canada-U.S. border, from the Black Sage Bench to the Golden Mile Bench...

Hiking into History #ExplorePortAlberni

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Mon. May. 27/19

I thought it was the beauty of Kiixin that took my breath away. I thought it was the archeological...

3 great places to take photos in the Okanagan

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Thu. May. 23/19

Looking for some epic views in the Okanagan Valley? Look no further.

Get high #ExplorePortAlberni

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Wed. May. 22/19

Did you know you can experience what a non-motorized flight is like in Port Alberni? Then ‘Get High’...

Top 5 Yoga Moves for Hikers

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Fri. May. 17/19

Understanding any ZenSeeker is looking for ways to help make the most of their next hike, trail run...