Words and Photos by Zoe Hasenfratz Picture this, you find yourself on a whale-watching tour. You are bobbing about on the water, having just discovered several humpback whales. Suddenly, you start to witness some acrobatic behavior: pectoral fins waving back and forth in the air, tails slapping the surface, and breaching. As you watch the whales propel themselves out of the water in what nearly… Read more »
Whales are not only magical creatures, but also play a vital role in the health of our planet. As we struggle with the effects of climate change, it is crucial to understand the significant contributions whales make in mitigating its impact. One such fascinating phenomenon is the “whale pump”, a process that showcases how (baleen) whales help sequester carbon dioxide and maintain a healthy ecosystem…. Read more »
How We Can Save Our Oceans Oceans cover 71 % of the planet and are home to important species and ecosystems that we rely on for food, livelihoods, climate regulation and more. But our oceans are facing a lot of challenges these days, with a lot of species and ecosystems being at risk. Most of those challenges are impacted by human actions including overfishing, plastic… Read more »
Setting goals around our sustainability is an important part of our business, and how we ensure we are continuing to do better! We set the following goals for ourself at the start of 2021, and have made some significant strides towards reaching them. 1) To eliminate single use plastics by 2022 We are very proud to say that we have accomplished this goal! Back… Read more »
1) Shop and Support Local Businesses This year more than ever independent small businesses need our support. Buying from small shops helps families in your community in a meaningful and direct way. We know that for many of us, money is tight this year, but there are ways to support your local businesses without spending a dollar. Promote them on social media! Like and share… Read more »
It’s not uncommon to have somebody in your life that is impossible to shop for. What do you get someone that already has everything? Look no further: we’ve put together a list to make your life easier! Check out these unique and environmentally friendly ideas! Gift a piece of Old Growth Forest Who doesn’t want to own a piece of land? Donate… Read more »
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Trying to make a difference is a daunting task. It may seem like nothing you can do would matter. However, implementing small changes actually helps things in the long run! It takes thousands of small changes for… Read more »
Christmas is a time of happiness and joy for most people – spending time with family, enjoying beautiful decorations, and giving gifts. We love the holidays but the holiday season seems to wreak havoc on the environment! To give you an idea, in Canada alone, over 500,000 tons of Christmas wrapping paper goes to the landfill. Don’t let this get you down! There are… Read more »
More often than not, we seem to think that being “eco-friendly” or “going green” is more difficult than the reality. Many companies, including ourselves, have been dedicating themselves to sustainable travel, which has become more and more appealing to tourists around the globe. In fact, eco-friendly tourism has been gaining more traction over the last few years than ever before. By checking into the… Read more »
We’re thrilled that our carbon neutral initiative has been picked up by the media! Read the article here! Not sure what we’re talking about? Check out our press release!
