A boat of tourists watching a whale emerge from the ocean in Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Whale Trail: The Migration of Gray Whales

Whale Trail: The Migration of Gray Whales

Each year, gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) complete what is believed to be the longest migration of any mammal, traveling roughly 12,500 miles between the Arctic and Mexico.

Old Quebec City Street

12 Must-Try Foods in Quebec

12 Must-Try Foods in Quebec

It’s no secret that Quebec has become somewhat of a foodie destination, with a rich culinary heritage, unique dishes, and world-class producers to discover. Its cuisine has been heavily influenced by European colonization, with many of its stand-out dishes brought by early French settlers and evolving over time into uniquely Canadian versions.

sea kayakers looking at birds in mangrove

Common Birds of Magdalena Bay

Common Birds of Magdalena Bay in Baja California Sur

Hugging the west coast of Baja California, Magdalena Bay not only provides a calving ground for California gray whales but is also a sanctuary for an

bullwhip kelp on sand

Bullwhip Kelp of British Columbia

Flora Feature - Bullwhip Kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)

Bullwhip kelp is an annual seaweed that grows in the cold, moving waters of the Northeast Pacific Ocean. It is named for its bullwhip-like appearance when it is washed onto beaches, dries, and turns brown.