Still Standing

“Sometimes tragedy brings out the best in people.” Jonny Harris says Fort McMurray has a lot to be proud of.

Jonny goes for a dive to explore some WWII wreck sites, gets some step dancing lessons, and has a kitchen party at Dicks' Fish and Chips.

Jonny visits Manitou's "water park", delivers a monologue at the theatre, and tries to stay on target at the archery club.

"It's not about just building a canoe to put it on the lake. It's about sharing my culture." Jonny learns the art of birchwood canoe building.

"It's elegant and dangerous all at the same time." These talented women from Edgerton, Alta., aren't horsing around when it comes to trick riding.

Jonny goes for a white-knuckle spin in a race car at Avondale's Eastbound International Speedway.

Lake Cowichan, B.C., has been dying a slow death. But they're about to host a massive country music festival that could save — and overwhelm — their small town.

Happy hour at Alice's = a gathering of seniors with surprisingly dirty minds.

Jonny meets a palaeontology power couple who exemplify carbon dating at its finest.

Jonny tastes some crunchy crickets, feeds a crowd of hungry gators, and gets an almost TOO-relaxing Thai massage.

Welcome to Vulcan. This small Alberta town is Canada’s Star Trek capital.

Jonny discovers the power of hemp, makes some pierogies with the mamas and the babas, and picks up the beautiful art of Veselka dancing.

Jonny plays with magic, makes friends with the crossing guard, and indulges in a big Indian feast.