Insiders Travel Guide Canada

02/01/2025

In light of the terrible fire at Telegraph Cove Resort & Campground we would like to share this wonderful memory of our visit there some years ago. (this link starts at Telegraph Cove portion of video) Our hearts are with you during this tragic event.

Embark on an unforgettable exploration of Vancouver Island. This intimate journey takes you to the essential attractions along the Pacific West Coast, from t...

02/01/2025

Heartbreaking news about Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island. We've been fortunate to have visited and filmed here for our Vancouver Island Video and it is an amazing piece of history that will be loved forever.

An investigation has been launched after a large fire in Vancouver Island’s Telegraph Cove destroyed a historic boardwalk and multiple buildings, including a...

02/10/2024

It's fall in Ontario and there are so many wonderful opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Especially in Muskoka, Ontario. Here's our guide to Arrowhead Provincial Park.

Explore Arrowhead Provincial Park in Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Located just outside of Huntsville, Ontario in Muskoka Country, this is a gem of a campground ...

27/07/2024

Our hearts are with you Jasper. Let the recovery be swift. Jasper National Park while scarred, will survive and thrive.

Are you planning a trip to Jasper National Park and looking for insider tips and recommendations? Look no further than this ultimate travel guide, presented ...

24/07/2024

Our hearts and prayers for all of our friends in Jasper National Park. Be safe, and lean on your friends wherever they may be right now. And if you live in B.C., or anywhere in Alberta, open your homes. There are so many who need a place to stay right now, and a shoulder to lean on.

24/01/2024

The experience that inspired the book. Will this little Grizzly Bear Cub be O.K? I based my richly illustrated Children's Book on this harrowing experience I witnessed in the wilderness. Check out the book on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle. This one is great for reading with your little ones. On Amazon as "Ella Learns a Lesson - A story of Rapids, Grizzlies, and Motherly Magic." https://a.co/d/aAm3wLJ

22/01/2024

I'm so excited to share our new illustrated children's book in print and kindle on Amazon. It's about a young grizzly cub and her mom on a journey to an annual salmon run. It's called, "Ella Learns a Lesson" and is available now. It's a great book adults will enjoy as much as the kids.

20/01/2024

Do your children read on Kindle? If so, we are so excited to present to you our first Kindle Book, based on an actual experience in the wilderness that Les McDonald witnessed, "Ella Learns a Lesson." An enchanting and visually compelling story about a young Grizzly Bear cub and her mother who embark on a journey to a place where the rivers meet for an annual salmon migration and have a whole lot of adventure along the way. Ella has a close call, and her mother reminds her how important it is to listen. You can purchase it on Amazon at this link for download. Please let us know what you think!

Ella Learns a Lesson - A story of of Rapids, Grizzlies, and Motherly Magic eBook : McDonald, Les: Amazon.ca

19/01/2024

I have a video about bear safety that has had a lot of traffic and it does not talk about Bear Spray because I don't really think it's necessary. I came across this old comic strip I used to have in Jasper This Week. I thought this one was relevant LOL.

04/01/2024

So excited to be working on our digital children's book about a young Grizzly Bear cub and her mother on an adventure on Canada's West Coast on an annual migration to the Bute Inlet for the annual Salmon Spawn. This little one has a few life lessons to learn but thankfully, she has a really great mom. :) We will keep you posted on the release!

14/12/2023

By popular demand, we created an extended directors cut of Grizzly Country with only a little bit of dialogue and only the original natural sounds. It feels like you are there.

For thousands of years Grizzly Bears have been converging on the Bute Inlet on the Pacific Northwest of British Columbia for the Salmon Spawn. So many bears ...

08/12/2023

Talk about an up close Grizzly Bear encounter!

The closest I've been to a Grizzly bear, and so many of them! Join us as we witness these majestic Grizzly Bears, in their natural habitat during the annual ...

07/12/2023

Vancouver on Canada's Pacific West Coast is one of our TOP travel destinations. If you are planning a trip to Vancouver, B.C. Canada, this is your ultimate travel planner! This is more than a tour; it's an Insider's Guide, where the city's story unfolds through the eyes of its residents.

If you are planning a trip to Vancouver, B.C. Canada, this is your ultimate travel planner! This is more than a tour; it's an Insider's Guide, where the city...

07/12/2023

Vancouver Island is world famous for very good reason. You HAVE to go there.

Embark on an unforgettable exploration of Vancouver Island, guided by acclaimed travel and nature documentary Filmmaker Les McDonald. This intimate insider's...

06/12/2023

For our Chinese Canadian friends and family, and visitors, we are proud to present you with our new video about Vancouver, British Columbia. We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it.

这不仅仅是一次旅行；这是一本内部指南，通过居民的眼睛讲述这座城市的故事。如果您计划前往不列颠哥伦比亚省温哥华旅行加拿大，这是您的终极旅行规划师！章节：00:00 序言/概述01:10 温哥华市介绍01:52 斯坦利公园和海堤02...

08/11/2023

Lakes are starting to freeze but be ware, you may be putting yourself on thin ice! Be ware, take care.

IMPORTANT REMINDER! Parks Canada does not monitor natural ice surfaces 🧊.

As temperatures dip, ice forms, and you're tempted to dust off the skates in the coming weeks, we remind all visitors to exercise caution around frozen water bodies.

If you skate or walk on frozen lakes, you are doing so at your own risk. Parks Canada strongly encourages visitors to educate themselves about ice safety ⛸️.

The Red Cross recommends the following minimum ice thickness:
• 15 cm for walking or skating alone
• 20 cm for skating parties or games

For more info, on ice safety, visit The Red Cross's website: https://ow.ly/3qzf50Q4a4B

08/11/2023

Having trouble deciding what to pack for your Canadian Rockies Holiday? Here's my guide for what to pack for your Banff, Jasper or Canada vacation activities and day hikes.

You've booked your ultimate holiday in Banff, Jasper or Canada but you aren't sure what to pack. Insiders Travel Guide, Les McDonald makes it easy and takes ...

15/09/2023

Having an experienced guide certainly didn't hurt. Good thing the folks at Discover Banff Tours are prepared, professional and knowledgeable. Explore thier tours on my Travel Guide at www.insiderstravelguidecanada.com