Spring in YMM!

March came in on the heels of a cold couple of days in February. 

Spring in YMM! 

One day its sunny and warm, and the sun's intensity is growing stronger and feeling good. The next its back to being cold again, and I love it. 

The sun, the clouds, the skies, it all adds up to the best weather watching in Alberta. I love it. My adult life in Alberta has given me perspective on our weather. I respect it much more, I enjoy it more and more importantly I understand it better. Riding MC's, exploring Alberta, boating, and living in Alberta, we truly need to mind weather. 

Our weather on the shores of Willow Lake is different than Ft McMurray on a daily basis. We truly do have our own weather system in and around the region. 

With El Nino and global warming, this year has proven to be outside the "norm"!  

Need to know more about weather and forecasting?! Our new local, adventure company monitors the weather daily, almost hourly. Were putting together a weather watching tour, loaded with science and useful tips. Join us!!

A Gold Star

On Feburary 28th in the evening, I had the honour of joining the nominees from the 2015 Gold Star Awards. 

Hosted by the Gold Star Committee on behalf of Ft.McMurray Tourism, its the regions awards for customer service. Its a celebration if the hard work the regions people put in daily. From labourers, rental car agents, cooks, janitors, ski instructors, sales people, retail, transportation and so much more. 

The scene was set this year as "be our guest", and at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre, one of my favourite places to visit. It was like walking into another world, the teams had brought together a magical scene. I was impressed. Very impressed. 

Food, cameras, music, food, spritis, art, and more food. A collaboration of service providers hosting service providers in one of Canada's flavored economies. Folks from all walks of life, experience and cultural backgrounds, it was a great night. 

Joining the nominees, the presenters and winners after the formal ceremonies was a blast. Photographs, more food and spirits, an amazing Sunday evening. Highlights of each of the nominees painted a clear picture of the successes and stories that must to be told in the RMWB, the province, the country. 

But for now, the humbled winners bask in the glory, the lights and the success of working, living and playing in our home. 

Anzac's own Kevin T owner/operator of White Wolf Services, the 2015 Gold Star "Transportation" sevice award winner and PROUD Partner of Adventure Borealis Ltd. 

The Aurora!

Growing up in Northern Alberta, I have always seen the Aurora. Little did I know or fathom one day, I would host people from around the world, and get paid to view the Northern Lights. 

In the past year and a half, my business partner and I have been building an Aurora experience un-heard of in Alberta. Our team of local, engaged, experienced guides and support offer the best Aurora experience in Canada. 

Our collaboration with the right people, in the right place, at the right time = success. We have gathered Canada's brightest Aurora photogrpahers, award winning transportation specialists, Metis owners, and community support. All to work together, in community, in trust with each other to promote our region, the oilsands in a positive, diverse message. 

We work, live and play in the Regional Municipality of Woodbuffalo. Our facilities along the shore of Willow Lake, near the Hamlet of Anzac host a growing number of visitors to the region. 

Contact Adventure Borealis for more information on our adventures, 365 days a year. 

ron@adventureborealis.com