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RADAR | HOT SPOT
Shoku Izakaya, Banff
At Shoku Izakaya, Banff’s first Japanese pub, variety and good vibes are on the menu. For a tasty workweek lunch, try the Japanese beef curry or the chirashi sushi bowl. At night, settle into the buzzy space for a mouth-watering succession of small plates, from pork-kimchi gyozas to bison tataki. This no-reservations spot is also known for its cool cocktail options.
Japanese spirits and an extensive selection of sake are on offer at Shoku Izakaya. | PHOTO: COURTESY OF KOJI SEKI
RADAR | THE END OF THE ROAD
Homes Crossing Sandhills Ecological Reserve
Hit the road towards this ecological reserve to find one of the rare occurrences of transverse dunes in Canada. Two hours northwest of Edmonton is where you’ll find these long, undulating ridges that span a nature preserve of nearly 20 square kilometres. Stretch your legs on a hike through dense jack pine trees that have grown into a forest over the dunes, now home to moose, bears and even mountain lions.
A resident of Holmes Crossing Sandhills strikes a pose while on a snack break. | PHOTO: MICHEL/ADOBE STOCK
RADAR | THE ONE
Everist Shampoo and Conditioner Concentrate
Traditional shampoos and conditioners are typically comprised of 70% water or more. Skip the filler and switch to this Canadian-made eco-friendly hair-care combo formulated with non-toxic plant-based ingredients (like aloe vera and glycerin). Activated by the water you’re showering in, these cream concentrates are also packaged in 100-percent-recycled aluminum tubes. Healthy hair, healthy planet — just in time for Earth Day.