Recent studies have shown that travel improves a person ’ s mental and physical health ; although the jury is still out on all the other benefits . My guess is that having goals and something to look forward to boosts a person ’ s spirits . There ’ s more to life than death and taxes . Travelling to different places in Canada to partake in fly angling for all manner of game fish has been a highlight of my life . This activity is open to all seniors from all walks of life . A good starting point is attending one of the many sportsmen shows held annually throughout Alberta and talking to vendors to see what options are out there for you .
The important thing is to get outdoors — it ’ s not complicated !
Duane Radford has written hundreds of articles and at least ten books . He reports that he seldom gets good ideas sitting at his desk . His inspiration comes when he ’ s out enjoying a walk in communion with nature . Mental stimulation , he insists , is another key benefit of getting outdoors .
Duane and his son , Myles , fly angling for Arctic char on the Tree River , Nunavut
A shore lunch of lake trout on Great Slave Lake
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What could be better than sitting under a starlit Canadian sky , enjoying the peace and quiet by the warmth of a crackling fire ? Although camping is a popular summer and now winter activity , setting up a tent or pulling a full-size trailer can be a hassle .
Gnome Homes makes camping easier with handmade Transport Canada-certified teardrop trailers . Small enough to be towed by almost any vehicle , these trailers are packed with features including a queen-sized sleeping mattress , as well as eating , cooking , and storage space . Choose one of five standard trailer models and add additional custom features that best suit your travel needs . With rising hotel prices , this is the ultimate way to travel !
Since 2017 , Cees Stolk and his team of craftsmen have produced over 250 trailers which are all over Canada . This year , there are plans to build another fifty Gnome Homes – a number that may seem small but as Stolk says : " Quality and craftsmanship cannot be mass produced ." Gnome Homes is an AMVIC dealer and a member of the Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce
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