THE PORTHOLE
Around the world, there are a multitude of rituals linked to water circuits, as varied as the communities, countries, and cultures that …
I remember back in 2013 finding out that the Montreal ice canoe race would be revived. I also remember the excitement I felt at hearing the news, perhaps because this traditional sport reflects what Bota Bota is all about.
Our champs are more than ready to take on the Saint Lawrence! Temperatures may be freezing, but there’s no way they’re going to get cold feet. Not after submitting to all those gruelling training sessions, and giving their all to win. The running, the falling, the pain, the getting up … it’s all part of what makes a winning team. And this is the team we’re supporting for the Montreal Ice Canoe Challenge.
On February 21, the Bota Bota La Relève team will get out there to win the Montreal Ice Canoe Challenge and outperform other teams in the women’s Élite Class.
Claudie Nantel is the explorer in our crew. With five years of experience in hydrotherapy and wellness treatment, she has developed a connoisseur’s taste for the world’s best spas and resorts. In the following article, she gives us the low-down on her favourites as she pursues her international travels.
“Music makes the massage experience complete,” says Annabelle Renzo. “And it allows the client to let go and relax more profoundly.” Annabelle and Bota Bota have decided to take the practice to the next level.
Foodies have their trends, fashions and fads like any other group, and quinoa has definitely made it into this category in recent years. Its incredible popularity is due to several factors, not least of which is that it’s gluten free, and that it offers high protein content.