From the Alps to the Rockies
Welcome to the podcast "From the Alps to the Rockies". The broadcasts will feature speakers from Switzerland and Canada, who will discuss various aspects of collaboration from the Swiss Alps to the Canadian Rockies. Episodes will focus on immigration stories, innovation, diplomacy and scientific collaboration. The podcast is presented by the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver.
- Update frequency
- every 39 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 42
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Nicolas Henchoz - Human-Centered Innovation
In this episode, we sit down with Nicolas Henchoz, the founding Director of the EPFL+ECAL Lab, the design research centre at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland.
Nicolas wears…
Jessica Droujko - Water Tech Innovator
Meet Jessica Droujko, the scientist-entrepreneur who is "reading" rivers in Switzerland, Canada and beyond. From glaciers to hydroelectric dams to agricultural fields, her startup, Riverkin, helps co…
Holly Cassidy - Author
Take a moment to escape with Holly Cassidy, the pen name of best-selling author Hannah Mary McKinnon.
Raised in Switzerland and now based in Ontario, McKinnon is known for her heartwarming, romantic c…
Jacqueline Surer - Puppeteer
Today, we step onto the theatre stage with Swiss puppeteer Jacqueline Surer. Jacqueline is a master in bringing objects to life and has been writing and producing puppeteering productions for over 20…
Dr. Elena Baranova - Electrochemical engineer
SPECIAL SERIES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN IN STEM
On the occasion of Women's history month, we asked ourselves: how can we break down barriers for women in STEM? For the second episode of the …
Dr. Maria Oreshenko - Astrophysicist
SPECIAL SERIES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN IN STEM
On the occasion of Women's history month, we asked ourselves: how can we break down barriers for women in STEM? For the first episode of the sp…
Bernadette Calonego - Correspondent & Writer
Join us on an adventurous journey with international correspondent and crime writer Bernadette Calonego. On duty as a correspondent, Bernadette has visited places that very few Canadians have seen, i…
Thomas Puschmann - The Future of Fintech
Let’s take a look into the future! The one where robo-advisors negotiate your mortgage or insurance, to get you the best possible financial product and save you a trip to the bank.
Join Professor Thom…
Sonja Müller & Teresa Hunkeler - TourBird a walking adventure in the city
Join Teresa Hunkeler and Sonja Müller, co-founders of TourBird, a company which, through their website, offers self-guided digital audio tours online or offline, accessible on cell phones, without ha…
Janyce Michellod - Dance Improvisation
"The new generation of dancers wants something else. They don't want these power games anymore," says Janyce Michellod, Swiss dancer and choreographer. Janyce is a pioneer in the area of ethics in im…
Richard Harvell - Beer Hiking
A guide for stunning hiking trails along local micro breweries - that concept developed by Swiss publisher Helvetiq has become an international bestseller.
And since Canadians and Swiss alike appreci…
Caroline Bishop - Swiss Women's rights
Meet Caroline Bishop, a British-Canadian journalist and author living in the canton of Vaud. In this 20-minute recording, she talks about her book “The Other Daughter”, which tells the story of two w…
Miriam Jordi - Women in Trades
Meet Miriam Jordi, a passionate sheet metal worker from Alberta and advocate for Women in Trades. She created the 'Alberta Women in Trades' Facebook Group, a network that offers opportunities for s…
Arnold Witzig - Arctic Inspiration Prize
Arnold Witzig is the co-founder of the Arctic Inspiration Prize that awards CAD 3 million for projects in Canada’s North. In today’s podcast, learn about Arnold Witzig’s amazing life journey from a s…
Charlotte Grütter - patinage synchronisé
Rencontrez Charlotte Grütter, patineuse canado-suisse ayant gagné l’or avec son équipe Les Suprêmes-Montréal aux 2022 Championnats du monde de patinage synchronisé de l’ISU. Cette discipline spéciali…
Salome Meyer - Ambassador of Switzerland
The tenure of Salome Meyer as Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada comes to an end in September 2022. The podcast team found this an opportune moment to invite her to reflect upon the highlights, chal…
Prof. Lorenz Lüthi - Cold War Historian
Today, Professor Lorenz Lüthi, a Swiss historian at McGill University in Montreal, talks about his path to become a Cold War historian in light of his parents' fascinating experiences during the mid-…
Jean Porret - Essentielles abeilles
20.05.2022 - C'est la Journée mondiale des abeilles et l'heure du BALADO! Aujourd'hui, Jean Porret, apiculteur suisse résidant à Valcourt (QC), vous emmène à la découverte du monde des abeilles. Rejo…
Jessica Arpin - Artcirq, Nunavut
Rencontrez l’artiste de cirque multidisciplinaire suisse, Jessica Arpin, dans ce balado de 25 minutes. Elle se rend à Igloolik au Nunavut afin d’y donner des ateliers de création dans le cadre de Art…
Andie Pilot - The Helvetic Kitchen
Although pastry chef Andie Pilot was born in Calgary, Canada, she is a true expert in Swiss cuisine! Andie is the chef behind the food blog "Helvetic Kitchen", bringing traditional Swiss recipes to a…