Podcasts by From the Alps to the Rockies

Sergio Savoia - Speaking Swiss Italian from 2021-10-21T12:00

Parli Svizzero?
Italian is one of Switzerland's four national languages. But Swiss Italian has its own characteristics and expressions that are unique, astonishing and often quite diffe...

Matteo Oppizzi - Cyclisme, compétitions et études from 2021-10-01T01:00

Découvrez Matteo Oppizzi, jeune et talentueux cycliste de catégorie U19. Il vous parle ici de son parcours, de sa passion pour le cyclocross et le vélo de montagne, ainsi que de son secre...

Sandra Phillips - The Future of Shared Mobility from 2021-08-17T23:00

Do you prefer to drive your own car, ride your bike or are you an avid public transport user? Has your mode of transportation changed since the pandemic started?

In today’s episode, Sandra...

Swiss Guides in the Rocky Mountains from 2021-07-28T21:00

If you are an avid climber, skier or mountain enthusiast in Canada, you have probably followed in the footprints of the Swiss Mountain Guides! In today’s episode, Dr. Ilona Shulman Spaar will ta...

Pascal Prinz - Switzerland Tourism from 2021-07-22T02:00

In today’s episode, hear from tourism expert Pascal Prinz what Canadian travelers are looking for when they go to Switzerland and how you can discover the country by way of “Swisstainable Travel...

Nathalie Richard - Rally co-driver from 2021-06-29T22:00

For the next 20 minutes, listen to the story of Nathalie Richard, one of the most successful Canadian rally competitors in history! Inducted to the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame, Nathal...

Virginie Egger - Illustratrice suisse au Canada from 2021-04-30T01:00

Au cours des 20 prochaines minutes, vous entendrez le fabuleux récit de Virginie Egger, illustratrice suisse au Canada !

 Avec sa technique unique de collage de photos découpées fusionnées...

Study abroad in Switzerland from 2021-04-16T02:00

As part of their Double Master’s Degree at Carleton University in Ottawa and the University of Lucerne in Switzerland, Arta Tahiraj and Sukhi Dhaliwal spent several months living and studying in...

Spotlight on the Romansh Language from 2021-02-19T02:00

Allegra! Bun di! Viva!
What do you know about Switzerland's 4th national language, Romansh?
This month, it has been 83 years since Romansh has been recognized as an official languag...

Interview with Michael Zaugg - Director and Principal Conductor Pro Coro Canada from 2020-11-19T00:00

Our new podcast episode with Michael Zaugg, the Swiss conductor and artistic director of the professional choir Pro Coro Canada in Edmonton, presents a captivating artistic journey from Switzerl...

Interview with Professor Vincent Mooser from 2020-11-09T01:00

From Filles du Roi to Artificial Intelligence

Today’s podcast will feature Prof. Vincent Mooser, a Swiss pioneer in using genomics-based tools and datasets to develop new target-based ther...

Interview with Entrepreneur Johann Roduit from 2020-11-04T04:00

Swiss Abroad, Johann Roduit, wears many hats - he is an entrepreneur, innovator and organizer of TEDxAbbotsford. We talked with him about what brought him to Canada, the impact of the global pan...

(EN) Interview with Swiss-Canadian photographer Thomas Guignard from 2020-10-07T07:00

The Consulate General of Switzerland in Montreal talked to Swiss-Canadian photographer Thomas Guignard about his exhibition at the Goethe Institut Toronto. He takes over the Goethe Media Space t...

(FR) Entretien avec le photographe canado-suisse Thomas Guignard from 2020-10-07T07:00

Le consulat général de Suisse à Montréal s'est entretenu avec le photographe canado-suisse Thomas Guignard au sujet de son exposition au Goethe-Institut de Toronto. Il reprend la salle de p...

Film Discussion with Swiss Author Thomas Meyer from 2020-09-03T11:00

It is the first Swiss feature film that made it onto Netflix: "The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch" by Swiss author Thomas Meyer. 
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver ...

Interview with Chantal Achermann from the Rogers Paradise Lodge from 2020-07-25T20:00

Welcome to the fourth edition of the Podcast “From the Alps to the Rockies”. Today we talk to Swiss Abroad Chantal Achermann who owns the Rogers Paradise Lodge in Northern BC together with her h...

Swiss-Canadian COVID-19 Responses from 2020-07-21T20:00

Today, two preeminent researchers discuss Swiss and Canadian responses to COVID-19 and future challenges. The experts are: Professor Marcel Tanner, member of the Advisory Board of Switzerland’s ...

Swiss-Canadian Arctic Research from 2020-07-14T21:00

Today`s broadcast will present Swiss-Canadian polar research activities and collaborations in the Arctic. It features two outstanding scientists with Prof. Stephan Gruber, the Canada Research Ch...

Interview with Elizabeth Semmelhack from the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto from 2020-07-06T21:00

In this very first episode, Elizabeth Semmelhack tells us about the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, from its origin by compatriot Sonja Bata to today’s role in society.

Introducing a new podcast from the Swiss Embassy and Consulates General in Canada! from 2020-06-22T17:00

Welcome to the podcast 'From the Alps to the Rockies', a new podcast hosted by the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver. Join us in July for our...

Introducing a new podcast from the Swiss Embassy and Consulates General in Canada! from 2020-06-22T17:00

Welcome to the podcast 'From the Alps to the Rockies', a new podcast hosted by the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver. Join us in July for our...

Introducing a new podcast from the Swiss Embassy and Consulates General in Canada! from 2020-06-22T17:00

Welcome to the podcast 'From the Alps to the Rockies', a new podcast hosted by the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver. Join us in July for our...