Ursula Maxwell-Lewis

Snowbirds never fail to thrill at the close of each Abbotsford International Airshow, coming up Aug. 7, 8 and 9.

Adventures: Air museums and airshows – come fly with me

Ever since trading in my typewriter for an airline ticket, I've loved aviation museums and air shows. Here are my favourite stopovers.

Snowbirds never fail to thrill at the close of each Abbotsford International Airshow, coming up Aug. 7, 8 and 9.
A Lakefield church converted to a museum is establishing a small literary collection.

Adventures: In search of Canadian authors – and Upper Canada

Travel columnist Ursula Maxwell-Lewis takes a detour to her childhood roots in Clarskon and Oakville, ON.

A Lakefield church converted to a museum is establishing a small literary collection.
Llandudno’s beaches and history are anchored by ancient headlands Little Orme (facing) and Great Orme.

Adventures: Sand in your toes. History and mystery at your fingertips

The captivating seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales evokes a bygone era.

Llandudno’s beaches and history are anchored by ancient headlands Little Orme (facing) and Great Orme.
The Titanic Experience dominates the riverside skyline.

Adventures: Titanic: The drama never dies

More than 100 years on, the great ship Titanic haunts her Belfast home.

The Titanic Experience dominates the riverside skyline.
Adventures: ‘They Left Us Everything’, but what will we pass along?

Adventures: ‘They Left Us Everything’, but what will we pass along?

As sent and forgotten emails replace letters sent by mail and slipped into desks and drawers, what might the next generation lose?

Adventures: ‘They Left Us Everything’, but what will we pass along?
A quintessential Wales country estate: Erddig from a country road.

COLUMN: Were Erddig servants framed?

Master of the house immortalized servants with poetry and portraits at his country estate in Wales.

A quintessential Wales country estate: Erddig from a country road.
At the Maxwell home of Farlie House, in Beauly, Inverness: Margaret, my doll, and I left Nanny inside!

Adventures: Ghosts of Christmas past – and those yet to come

At 7, I wondered: would Father Christmas find us at our new home in Canada?

At the Maxwell home of Farlie House, in Beauly, Inverness: Margaret, my doll, and I left Nanny inside!
A knight falconer and a Great Horned Owl on his perch at the Conwy Food Festival.

Adventures: Sampling a taste of Wales

Digesting the challenging local language is only part of our 10-day travel menu, writes Adventures columnist Ursula Maxwell-Lewis.

A knight falconer and a Great Horned Owl on his perch at the Conwy Food Festival.
Fall in Northeastern Island.

Adventures: An independent spirit burns in the land of fire and ice

Iceland is a country of eruptions, Yule Lads and strong traditions, writes Adventures columnist Ursula Maxwell-Lewis in her latest dispatch.

Fall in Northeastern Island.
The Orpheum auditorium seen from the Projection Room. A star in its own right.

Adventures: Shooting the Orpheum

A behind-the-scenes tour reveals new facets of Vancouver's grand theatre.

The Orpheum auditorium seen from the Projection Room. A star in its own right.
A raccoon duo at Critter Care Wildlife Society.

Adventures: Painted seats support tall tales at Critter Care

You’ve heard of bats in the belfry, but have you heard the one about the artist/accountant with a bathroom full of otters?

A raccoon duo at Critter Care Wildlife Society.
The spotted lake at Osoyoos.

Adventures: Unearthing the Okanagan

Columnist Ursula Maxwell-Lewis explores the bounty and beauty of Canada's only desert.

The spotted lake at Osoyoos.
Modern-day ‘students’ get back to basics in Miss Polillo’s class at Lochiel School.

Adventures: Lochiel One Room School – a field trip for any age

Plug into the past at South Langley's historic one-room schoolhouse. No Wi-Fi required.

Modern-day ‘students’ get back to basics in Miss Polillo’s class at Lochiel School.
Snacking onboard Swiss Rail includes local cheeses, of course.

Adventures: Time to take the train

It's possible that my mother, and British Rail, are solely responsible for my passion for rail travel.

Snacking onboard Swiss Rail includes local cheeses, of course.
Ruth Derksen Siemens: a granddaughter shares tales of Vancouver’s Mennonite Maids.

Adventures: Writers read at Lit Cafe

Alexandra Neighbourhood House in Crescent Beach hosts Lit Cafe 2, attracting readers and writers.

Ruth Derksen Siemens: a granddaughter shares tales of Vancouver’s Mennonite Maids.
The Cavern Club in Liverpool, the famous former haunt of the Fab Four.

Adventures: The Beatles – still cashing in at The Cavern

Dashing through a downpour I duck past a bronze Beatle lounging against the brickwork, go through a doorway under The Cavern neon sign.

The Cavern Club in Liverpool, the famous former haunt of the Fab Four.
Host writer Ruth Kozak reads excerpts from Dora Preston's 'Everything's Coming up Clover!'

Everything’s Coming Up Clover captures spirit of feisty author

Columnist Ursula Maxwell-Lewis dissects a pair of Canadian books following the stories of strong women

Host writer Ruth Kozak reads excerpts from Dora Preston's 'Everything's Coming up Clover!'
Last month, a bay at Langley Fire Hall No. 1 was turned into a mobile blood donor clinic.

No downside to giving blood

Refreshments, cookies, stickers, camaraderie and love are among the reasons to give.

Last month, a bay at Langley Fire Hall No. 1 was turned into a mobile blood donor clinic.
Hardwick Hall.

Bess of Hardwick, a tough act to follow

My money's on a princess for Will and Kate. Britain’s aristocratic gals once rarely took a backseat to anyone.

Hardwick Hall.
Great cheeses! Market Day in Ludlow, Shropshire.

‘Scenic Britain’ highlights places and people

A seven-day tour provides a crash course in coach travel.

Great cheeses! Market Day in Ludlow, Shropshire.