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DVD. Exploring Horizons Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast is a short distance from the more popular Pacific side, but the ambience here is a world apart. A thick jungle canopy rolls down from the highlands, imposing itself on the ocean's edge. Tropical heat and a distinct Afro-Caribbean culture influence all aspects of life, nature, customs, cuisine and attitude. Perspectives in this show take us from the...

Travel Video. DVD. Exploring. This stretch of Nova Scotia's Bay of Fundy has the distinction of possessing the highest tides in the world. Twice a day, the tides rise at a rate of 10 feet per hour to reach a depth of 60 feet and all aspects of life here run according to their power. High tide is the time when Lobster fishermen haul their...

DVD. Exploring Horizons. Dawson City is the magnet which has drawn travelers to the Yukon Territory for more than a century. Over the Ogilvy Mountain Range, nearing the boundaries of the Arctic Circle, thousands arrived to seek their fortune in the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Today, people come to experience the essence of the Klondike itself, soaring high through the fierce jagged peaks of...

Travel Video. DVD. Exploring There is a shortage of true wilderness in the world today, and in the heart of western Canada's South Chilcotin mountain range, the fate of the Spruce Lake Wilderness area hangs in the balance. Each year, the logging gets closer and the fight for protected status grows stronger. In this show, we meet the people with the most to lose -...

DVD. Exploring Horizons. Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Julian Alps, Bled, Slovenia is revered for its tranquil natural setting and lively culture. The country is referred to as the green heart of Europe for its central location and abundance of forest, almost half of Slovenian land is covered with trees. Its natural amenities provide ideal conditions for adventure, especially in flight. This show...

DVD. Exploring Horizons Wild Buffalo Ranchers, daredevil Aerobatic Pilots, fascinating Aboriginal Guides, the people of the land and sky are our storytellers. In this show, viewers experience a close-up view of their corner of the world looking through the eyes of a B.A.S.E. jumper or participating in a traditional Native Potlatch. Colorful characters take the crew to their own favorite places, and reveal the most...

Travel Video. DVD. Exploring. For centuries, Morocco has been the traveler's gateway to North Africa. And it's as magical a place to explore today as it was in the days of the spice trade. Diversity abounds, ocean, desert and mountains combine with an equally diverse culture, resulting in an eclectic and fascinating experience. This journey begins in the coastal town of Essaouira, where the ancient...

DVD. Exploring Horizons From the flourishing tropical coastline of the Pacific Ocean to its rugged volcanic interior, Costa Rica's Guanacaste province contains a richly diverse landscape that begs to be explored. The sun shines year round in this part of the country, and beauty abounds in jungle, forest, beach and sea. In this show, the journey begins in the tiny community of Islita where aerial...

DVD. Exploring Horizons From the remote communities of Patagonia to the ancient medinas of North Africa, the destinations of Exploring Horizons' third season have one thing in common, it's the people that make them unique in the ways they celebrate life. From all the many incredible stories, adventures and dazzling aerial perspectives that make up episodes 1 - 12, a few amazing ones were saved...

Travel Video. DVD. Exploring. Totally surrounded by the wilderness of northern Ontario, the city of Thunder Bay is an intriguing combination of city and country life, with a history that dates back to the days of the Fur Trade. Its skies are reputed to be the bluest in the province, and some of North America's most famous aerobatic pilots are drawn here for Thunder In...

DVD. Exploring Lunahuana is an ideal place for those looking to explore off the beaten path in Peru. Thousands of years of human history have shaped this hidden valley on the banks of the Canete River, where the village emerges out of dusty desert hills into a splash of welcome color. Some people here still speak the ancient Quechua language, and the past is brought...

Travel Video. DVD. Exploring. Southern Alberta is cattle country, with golden wheat fields and prairie flatlands that rustle up images of the Wild West. It's also a region steeped in ancient history, where voices of the past are as strong as those of the present. Combined, they tell the story of this isolated region throughout time. This show begins in nearby Writing On Stone Provincial...

Travel Video. DVD. Exploring. Labrador is one of the last great frontiers on earth, 300,000 square kilometers of wilderness, where caribou outnumber humans ten to one. An international Air Force Base was established in Happy Valley during World War II, and despite its impact, life in the local aboriginal community has remained virtually the same for centuries. This show explores both these worlds, through tours...