Karen Gardiner

I chose Kanazawa for its commitment to craft preservation and support for displaced Noto artisans.

My handcrafted picks: a knitting workshop in Shetland and beading session in New York.

There's no better place to see hoop dancers at the top of their game than at the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in in Phoenix, Arizona.

A new model of tourism takes shape in Nunavik, led by Inuit guides.

Artisans in Kanazawa, Japan's epicenter of crafts, are preserving traditional ways by reinventing them for modern life — and visitors have a role to play.

Jasper National Park, which attracts around 2.5 million visitors a year, is closed for the remainder of the summer season.

There’s a contemporary flavor to the ideas and critiques surrounding this century-old Japanese crafts movement.

One of the fastest growing sports in North America, lacrosse is headed back to the Olympics. But the game's creators may not be invited.

The breakout series Shōgun has renewed interest in the clashing swords and political maneuvering of Japan's feudal era – and the city of Kanazawa is an excellent place to learn more.

Québec’s Powwow Season, a Summer Tradition, Kicks Off

For the seventh edition of Hidden Canada, Canadian travel writers reveal 10 corners of the country you may not have been to before.

This sea-to-mountains route promises a deep dive into traditional Japan and all its beautiful craftsmanship.

Community and conservation wind through thehe Northern Forest Canoe Trail

An unprecedented collection of wampum belts are currently on display in Montréal.

Artisan traditions help unlock the culture of a place—but many are at risk of disappearing.