At the end of the road in Yukon: Jesse Cooke and the Klondike Experience

At the end of the road in Yukon: Jesse Cooke and the Klondike Experience

In this final episode of the series for Karryon Into the Hearts of Canada, hosted by Matt Leedham, we head into the Yukon, a territory that’s 80 per cent wilderness and seven times the size of Tasmania, yet home to only around 42,000 people. In the heart of this vast northern landscape, Dawson City sits, a Gold Rush town rich in history, character, and wide-open space. And it’s here that today’s guest, Jesse Cooke, has built The Klondike Experience — a locally owned transport and touring company connecting travellers to the Yukon’s seasons, stories and extraordinary wilderness. From scheduled services to Tombstone treks and Goldfields tours, Jesse has created a business deeply rooted in the land and its surrounding community. His journey is essential listening for anyone curious about northern travel and the realities of building tourism in one of the most remote regions on Earth. Learn more about the Klondike Experience here [https://klondikeexperience.com/] Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Karryon [https://karryon.com.au/], in partnership with Destination Canada. [https://www.destinationcanada.com/en-ca] Subscribe to Into The Hearts of Canada Podcast here [https://podfollow.com/1822418924] Visit: www.destinationcanada.com [https://www.destinationcanada.com/] for more on Canada Visit: karryon.com.au [https://karryon.com.au/] for more from Karryon Presented by Karryon, Into the Hearts of Canada takes you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart and soul of one of the world’s most progressive travel destinations. Hosted by Karryon’s Matt Leedham, this 10-part series explores the people, places, and powerful ideas shaping the future of travel through a Canadian lens. From Indigenous knowledge-keepers and local changemakers to iconic landscapes and regenerative tourism pioneers, each episode offers an intimate conversation with the people reimagining what travel can be: For the traveller, communities, and the planet. Whether you’re a curious wanderer or a travel professional seeking fresh insights, this podcast invites you to see Canada with new eyes and an open heart. Into the Hearts of Canada is presented by Matt Leedham. Mentioned in this episode: ITHC midroll updated 14/07/2025

Canoes and Culture: A Journey into Canada's Heart at the Canadian Canoe Museum

In this episode of Karryon Into the Hearts of Canada, hosted by Matt Leedham, we head to the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario. The museum is just a ninety-minute drive from Toronto, where the landscape is defined by lakes, rivers and ancient canoe routes. My guests are Carolyn Hyslop, Executive Director of the Canadian Canoe Museum, who has led the institution through a major transformation including the delivery of its new waterfront home, and Jeremy Ward, the museum's Curator, a man who started as a volunteer in 1997 and has since built birch bark canoes, curated more than ten major exhibitions and helped bring thousands of years of paddling history to life. Together, they explore how something as simple as a canoe can expand our understanding of a country, reshape how we think about travel, and connect us to water, land and each other in ways we didn't expect. Learn more about the Canadian Canoe Museum here [https://canoemuseum.ca/] Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Karryon [https://karryon.com.au/], in partnership with Destination Canada. [https://www.destinationcanada.com/en-ca] Subscribe to Into The Hearts of Canada Podcast here [https://podfollow.com/1822418924] Visit: www.destinationcanada.com [https://www.destinationcanada.com/] for more on Canada Visit: karryon.com.au [https://karryon.com.au/] for more from Karryon Presented by Karryon, Into the Hearts of Canada takes you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart and soul of one of the world’s most progressive travel destinations. Hosted by Karryon’s Matt Leedham, this 10-part series explores the people, places, and powerful ideas shaping the future of travel through a Canadian lens. From Indigenous knowledge-keepers and local changemakers to iconic landscapes and regenerative tourism pioneers, each episode offers an intimate conversation with the people reimagining what travel can be: For the traveller, communities, and the planet. Whether you’re a curious wanderer or a travel professional seeking fresh insights, this podcast invites you to see Canada with new eyes and an open heart. Into the Hearts of Canada is presented by Matt Leedham. Mentioned in this episode: ITHC midroll updated 14/07/2025

Elevating Calgary: How Alisha Reynolds is redefining tourism for a thriving city

In this episode of Karryon Podcast's Into the Hearts of Canada hosted by Matt Leedham, we head to Calgary, Alberta — Canada’s “Blue Sky City,” where western heritage meets modern energy on the edge of the Rockies. Shaping the city’s tourism future is proud Calgarian, Alisha Reynolds, President and CEO of Tourism Calgary. With fresh energy and vision, Alisha is guiding Calgary into its next chapter as a vibrant year-round destination. Alisha’s insights and perspective are a must-hear for anyone curious about visiting Calgary and discovering more about community-led tourism in Canada. Learn more about Calgary here [https://www.visitcalgary.com/] Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Karryon [https://karryon.com.au/], in partnership with Destination Canada. [https://www.destinationcanada.com/en-ca] Subscribe to Into The Hearts of Canada Podcast here [https://podfollow.com/1822418924] Visit: www.destinationcanada.com [https://www.destinationcanada.com/] for more on Canada Visit: karryon.com.au [https://karryon.com.au/] for more from Karryon Presented by Karryon, Into the Hearts of Canada takes you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart and soul of one of the world’s most progressive travel destinations. Hosted by Karryon’s Matt Leedham, this 10-part series explores the people, places, and powerful ideas shaping the future of travel through a Canadian lens. From Indigenous knowledge-keepers and local changemakers to iconic landscapes and regenerative tourism pioneers, each episode offers an intimate conversation with the people reimagining what travel can be: For the traveller, communities, and for the planet. Whether you’re a curious wanderer or a travel professional seeking fresh insights, this podcast invites you to see Canada with new eyes and an open heart. Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Matt Leedham and produced by Cassie Walker. Mentioned in this episode: Softer take 14/07/2025 edit Softer take 14/07/2025 edit ITHC midroll updated 14/07/2025

500 Days in the Wild: What Dianne Whelan’s epic journey across Canada can teach us about life

In this episode of Karryon Podcast's Into the Hearts of Canada hosted by Matt Leedham, our journey today takes us onto the epic Trans-Canada Trail – the longest trail in the world, stretching 24,000 kilometres across Canada’s vast mountains, forests, lakes, and three different ocean coastlines. Filmmaker, author, and explorer, Dianne Whelan walked, paddled, biked, and snow shoed every step of the trail, filming her experience all the way. Her remarkable six-year solo journey became the documentary 500 Days in the Wild, a phenomenal story that goes far beyond the distance to serve up life lessons on embracing fear, connection to nature, and rediscovering what it means to belong. Learn more about 500 Days In The Wild here [https://share.google/I5Ab0EwxpI07BPmdR] Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Karryon [https://karryon.com.au/], in partnership with Destination Canada. [https://www.destinationcanada.com/en-ca] Subscribe to Into The Hearts of Canada Podcast here [https://podfollow.com/1822418924] Visit: www.destinationcanada.com [https://www.destinationcanada.com/] for more on Canada Visit: karryon.com.au [https://karryon.com.au/] for more from Karryon Presented by Karryon, Into the Hearts of Canada takes you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart and soul of one of the world’s most progressive travel destinations. Hosted by Karryon’s Matt Leedham, this 10-part series explores the people, places, and powerful ideas shaping the future of travel through a Canadian lens. From Indigenous knowledge-keepers and local changemakers to iconic landscapes and regenerative tourism pioneers, each episode offers an intimate conversation with the people reimagining what travel can be: For the traveller, communities, and for the planet. Whether you’re a curious wanderer or a travel professional seeking fresh insights, this podcast invites you to see Canada with new eyes and an open heart. Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Matt Leedham and produced by Cassie Walker. Mentioned in this episode: ITHC midroll updated 14/07/2025 Softer take 14/07/2025 edit

Tasting Ottawa: Stefanie Siska on how food unlocks culture and connection in Canada’s capital

* In this episode of Karryon Podcast's Into the Hearts of Canada hosted by Matt Leedham, our journey today takes us to Ottawa in Ontario — Canada’s capital, where flavours, cultures, and stories come together in the historic ByWard Market, one of the country’s oldest and most iconic markets, just steps from Parliament Hill. At its heart is Stefanie Siska, co-owner and president of C’est Bon Ottawa, the city’s leading culinary experience company. An entrepreneur and foodie at heart as well as a former Chair of Ottawa Tourism, Stefanie has transformed C’est Bon into a hub for discovery and connection Through her work, Stefanie shares how the story of food can open doors to culture and redefine what it means to explore a destination. Learn more about C'est Bon Ottawa: https://cestbonottawa.ca/ [https://cestbonottawa.ca/] Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Karryon [https://karryon.com.au/], in partnership with Destination Canada. [https://www.destinationcanada.com/en-ca] Subscribe to Into The Hearts of Canada Podcast here [https://podfollow.com/1822418924] Visit: www.destinationcanada.com [https://www.destinationcanada.com/] for more on Canada Visit: karryon.com.au [https://karryon.com.au/] for more from Karryon Presented by Karryon, Into the Hearts of Canada takes you beyond the guidebooks and into the heart and soul of one of the world’s most progressive travel destinations. Hosted by Karryon’s Matt Leedham, this 10-part series explores the people, places, and powerful ideas shaping the future of travel through a Canadian lens. From Indigenous knowledge-keepers and local changemakers to iconic landscapes and regenerative tourism pioneers, each episode offers an intimate conversation with the people reimagining what travel can be: For the traveller, communities, and for the planet. Whether you’re a curious wanderer or a travel professional seeking fresh insights, this podcast invites you to see Canada with new eyes and an open heart. Into The Hearts of Canada is presented by Matt Leedham and produced by Cassie Walker. Mentioned in this episode: Softer take 14/07/2025 edit Softer take 14/07/2025 edit ITHC midroll updated 14/07/2025