About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Ontario, Canada – In Search of Polar Bears
We fly by small plane from Toronto to Polar Bear Provincial Park on the shores of James Bay in Canada’s Ontario Northland stopping at … Continue reading
Canada: The Train Journey through the Rockies
Over a century ago the trans-continental railway was built across 3,000 miles of rugged terrain opening up Canada to settlement and tourism. Today it … Continue reading
Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada
Tagged Alberta, Athabasca Glacier, Banff, Beaver, big horn sheep, black bear, British Columbia, Calgary, Canada, Cattle ranches, Coastal Mountains, Dead Man’s Valley, documentary, eagles, eco-system, elk, Fraser River, Fur Traders, Gold Rush, Hell’s Gate, Jasper National Park, Kamloops, Mount Robson, nature, osprey, Overlander’s Trail, Rocky Mountaineer, Rocky Mountains, snow coach, Thompson River, Train, trans-continental railway, Vancouver
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Canada & Europe: Remembering a Century of War
As the llth hour of the llth day of the llth month approaches, we reflect on a Century of War and visit France, Britain, … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Arras, bastions, Brandon, Calais, Canada, Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Concentration Camp, defences, documentary, Dover, Dover Castle, Dunkirk, Europe, France, French Resistance, Malta, Napoleon, Sicily, tourism, trenches, tunnels, Vimy Ridge, war, War Rooms, warriors, Western Front, white cliffs, WW1, WW2
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Finland: Mustio Manor – Along the King’s Road
Mustio Manor is Finland’s oldest private residence and uniquely built in wood. It was an important stop along the King’s Road and was once … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged art, Emperor Alexander 2nd, Europe, Finland, ghosts, King’s Road, murals, Mustio Manor, parquet floors, Royalty, Russia, Sweden, trompe l’oeil
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Germany: Dusseldorf – The Paris of the North
Dusseldorf was founded over 700 years ago at the point where the River Dussel flows into the River Rhine. It is a busy trade … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Altstadt, canals, Dusseldorf, Europe, fashion, Germany, Napoleon, Paris of the North, Railways, Rhine cruises, River Dussel, River Rhine, transportation
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Caribbean: Barbados – The Crop Over Festival
July is a hot time in Barbados for more reasons than one. It’s Crop Over and people come from all over the world to … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Africa, Afro-Barbadians, Barbados, Bridgetown, Britain, Calypso, Caribbean, colonialism, Crop Over, festival, Kadooment, sugar cane harvest, tourism, water sports
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USA: Arizona – Taste of Travel
It’s a race to the heart of the flowers to beat the bugs and sample the delights of the desert in Arizona. To discover … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Arizona, cacti, Central Mexico, Cowboys and Indians, guacamole, Hopi Learning Centre, mesquite, New South West, prickly pear, Scottsdale, spas, tortillas, USA
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The Responsible Traveller: Photography — Close Up and Personal
Professional photographer, Gary Crallé, gives expert advice to The Responsible Traveller. This short tip includes a cultural fact and the importance of asking for … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged ethics, ethnic, photography, religion, superstition, travel, videography
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Haifa, Israel: The Baha’i Temple
The port city of Haifa in Israel is home to the Baha’i Temple, the world centre for the Baha’i religion. Situated on the slopes … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Arabs, Baha’i religion, Christians, gardens, Haifa, Israel, Jews, Shrine of the Bab
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USA: Buffalo, New York – The Other Buffalo
The City of Buffalo borders Lake Erie. We explore the revitalized waterfront, buildings in the downtown core, and the gracious homes of nearby east … Continue reading