Title:Contributing Writer
Location:Ottawa, Ontario
Education:B.A in Political Science and History, Queen’s University
Expertise:Canadian travel, Canadian food, community supported agriculture (CSA) subscriptions, home gardening, ice wine, botrytis wine- Member of the Travel Media Association of Canada and Canadian Freelance Guild
Experience
In the industry since 2012, Vanessa coaches writers from all backgrounds, areas of focus and experience levels on developing business strategies that support their artistic endeavors. An experienced presenter, she’s brought her passion for travel and writing to more than two dozen television and conference appearances.
Raised in Nova Scotia and now based in Ottawa, Vanessa has lived in Malawi, England, Ireland and France. Her past (mis)adventures include running a marathon in Paris, working on Malawian fish farms and getting seasick at Amsterdam’s Houseboat Museum. Some of her current interests include sustainable food, heirloom gardens, the work of L.M. Montgomery and Maud Lewis, independent bookstores, bakeries, coffee bars, hiking and collecting beach glass.
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