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

Biking, boating and comfort camping in Cypress Hills

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Tue. Jun. 19/18

One pedal stroke after another, we work our mountain bikes to the top of Old Baldy Trail in Elkwater...

Dive into summer days in Newell by the Water

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Tue. Jun. 19/18

A lake in southeastern Alberta is a pretty rare thing, especially one this size where you can boat...

Roosters, ghosts and jukebox jive in Clive

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Mon. Jun. 18/18

In Clive, AB – a town of just 700 northeast of Red Deer – even the ghosts know how to have a good...

Steam train ride through the heart of Alberta

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Mon. Jun. 18/18

We are about to be robbed. Gunsmoke and pistol reports fill the prairie sky, as horses and riders...

Uncover five Gems in Canada’s sunniest city

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Fri. Jun. 15/18

The term “hidden gem” is used to describe something that is outstanding and but not necessarily...

Reconnecting with my old home of Medicine Hat

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Thu. Jun. 14/18

It’s often the little things that make the heart grow fonder in relationships, but that, I...

Something’s brewing in Medicine Hat – craft beer scene

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Wed. Jun. 13/18

It’s been a few years since I lived in “The Hat” as we used to call it. So, when the chance came...

4 cool Cranbrook things: beer, food, biking & role-play

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Mon. Jun. 11/18

Driving along Highway 3 through the Kootenays, many folks pass by the city of Cranbrook, not...

Yoga, cycle, patio time: You need to visit Fernie

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Mon. Jun. 11/18

If you were to tell a friend you were going to the mountains of Fernie, what would come to mind...

Dreamy and rugged, camping along Port Alberni’s shores

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Mon. Jun. 11/18

“That used to be my hotspot over there,” said Captain Mike Halvorsen, pointing across the Alberni...

A Walk in McLean Mill Historic Park

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Fri. Jun. 8/18

The bulbs of market lights twinkling above were strung between cedar boughs, and Perry Como played...

Kimberley Rails 2 Trails – exploring on two wheels

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Wed. Jun. 6/18

We woke up for a day of adventure, feeling energized and ready for biking Kimberley’s trails. The...