Jenn Smith Nelson

1 week ago | explore-mag.com | Jenn Smith Nelson

It’s not the call of loons, lazy cottage days or lake breezes defining Canadian summers—not anymore. With smoke lingering across Manitoba, recent wildfires have disrupted not just the landscape but the lives of those who depend on it. In Lac du Bonnet, lives were lost. Whiteshell and Nopiming Provincial Parks, two of Manitoba’s best-known playgrounds, were hugely impacted with cottagers, visitors and businesses evacuated quickly.

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | Jenn Smith Nelson

2 months ago | gocanada.com | Jenn Smith Nelson

Experience Saskatoon like a local with this curated 48-hour itinerary that dives deep into the city’s dynamic mix of culture, cuisine, and community. From bold prairie flavours and vibrant Indigenous heritage to riverside art galleries and hidden speakeasies, discover how this welcoming prairie capital transforms a weekend into an unforgettable journey. ContributorJenn Smith Nelson is an award-winning freelance travel writer, photographer and author.

Dec 4, 2024 | canadiangeographic.ca | Jenn Smith Nelson

Nestled between the prairies and the foothills of the Canadian Rockies lies Calgary, Alberta’s largest city known for its cleanliness, liveability and a top destination for winter sports. However, while many winter hikers might be inclined to skip the bustle of Calgary in favour of the nearby mountains, they’d be remiss, passing up the opportunity to experience diverse trails blending urban delights and tranquil nature.

Sep 26, 2024 | vacaynetwork.com | Jenn Smith Nelson

After nearly two years restricted to bed, enduring surgeries, and an unanticipated dependency on pain medication, I felt like a shell of the person I once was. Weaning off too quickly had been a harsh battle, and even as I physically recovered, the weight of my own body became foreign to me. Sleep, once a sanctuary, became elusive. A few hours a night—if I was lucky—was all I could manage. The world outside my room seemed distant, like a place to which I no longer belonged.