Great Teams take time for the important things. Great Leaders take time for the important things. The key is determining which are the important things and which are not. Then making the decision to do what is best for ourself, our families, our teams. A few years ago, my brother reminded me that you only […]
The growing trend in finding sustainable travel these days is amazing to me. It seems as if the moment you turn on the t.v. or read a local paper the buzz about global warming and the need to make change is all the talk. When Northern Edge Algonquin was created the words eco lodge seemed
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So, it is the first day of the big month! So I thought that it would be okay to say something about the holiday season…. Christmas is the time to be caring and kind. Unfortunately, our enthusiasm to show our appreciation for our friends and family often causes us to forget about the health of
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Please note: We are based in Ontario and do not offer helicopter tours. This is a blog post recounting an experience Todd had in Gros Morne in 2006. A few friends and I were treated to a magical adventure flying by helicopter over some of the most renowned landscapes in the world. Over the past
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Granola Although we did not come up with this recipe ourselves, it has become an all time favorite with our guests. I am sure you will agree….. You will need…. 4 1/2 cups rolled oats A pinch of ground cloves 3 cups coarsely chopped almonds 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups sunflower seeds 1 cup
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Over the years I have had the privilege of introducing numerous people from all over the world to the Algonquin bush. Many of these individuals have marveled the abundance of large and beautiful trees. The depth of my love for trees was emphasized while spending numerous years working in Nunavut (Canadian Arctic). Nunavut is a
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This past weekend, students from Dr. Brown’s BioChem lab, McMaster University, came to the nature retreat. Their experience was a little different from many of the educational programs that we usually provide. They wanted a relaxing space to get away and discuss their research ideas, with a nice balance of outdoor activities. Well, I thought
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I’m sure in some culture, some dialect, some language there is a word for what I’m thinking of today. . . but not in English. Often in work or home life we are engrossed in our own activities, striving for a feeling of personal accomplishment or did-it-ness. In team work, we are faced with an
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I’ve just returned from two weeks of “Community Team Building” working with two good friends in delivering an Experiential program in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland. The Wonder of such places, motivates and inspires all people to look at the potential within themselves and their team. Whenever I deliver a team building program I
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We just returned from an adventurous retreat in Dominica. Martha and I stayed at Jungle Bay Resort (really an eco-retreat like the Edge in philosophy) . Our getaway was truly inspiring. Sam and Glenda have a unique take on tourism in the Carribbean, like the Edge blending Adventure, Yoga and other holistic retreats into a
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