Nancy Shields

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Nancy Shields

Nancy Shields

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Homebase: Nanaimo, British Columbia

Nancy is a bit of a mixed bag. When she is not hitting the slopes or riding her bike, she gets creative. With an arsenal of marketing, photography and design, combined with an extensive background in photojournalism, print and web design. She is always on the lookout for new and exciting ventures to be a part of.

Stories by Nancy Shields

Paddling in Salish Sea
Posted
Fri. Aug. 18/17

Reconciliation with the Indigenous People of Canada is an important conversation happening today in...

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Conquer the Ridge
Posted
Tue. Aug. 15/17

“This is one of the tougher routes I run,” says Chris Humphries as we finish warming up. “The hills...

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Cypress Hills Biking
Posted
Thu. Aug. 10/17

The Cypress Hills rise 600 metres above the surrounding prairies making them the highest point...

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Blackcomb Mountain
Posted
Thu. Aug. 10/17

I’d been skiing at Whistler Blackcomb for 20 years without knowing how it got its name or why its...

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Biking in Sooke
Posted
Sat. Aug. 5/17

Visiting Sooke felt like being a tourist in my own town. It’s only 45 minutes away from where I grew...

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biking on vancouver island
Posted
Thu. Aug. 3/17

Whether it’s coasting past the ocean on a cruiser bike, or experiencing an adrenaline rush while...

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Rossland Mountain Biking
Posted
Tue. Aug. 1/17

Tucked away in the Kootenays, Rossland is a buzzing ski town that still has a very quiet off season...

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Posted
Mon. Jul. 24/17

There are so many ways to spend your summer surrounded by the lush greenery, rocky peaks, and...

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Posted
Fri. Jul. 21/17

Cariboo, Kamloops, Prince George and a few spots along the coast are battling with wildfires. Homes...

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Sundre Pioneer Village
Posted
Tue. Jul. 18/17

Nestled in the Foothills, on the Cowboy Trail, Sundre is where you’ll find good old-fashioned...

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find your Zen in Waterton National Park
Posted
Tue. Jul. 18/17

For me finding places for Zen often means finding peaceful places to be mostly alone and often...

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Posted
Tue. Jul. 11/17

Sitting in the saddle, cooking in the kitchen or running a trail can bring a sense of self discovery...

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