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Claire Bradbury

Hello and welcome to my portfolio! Thanks for being here. My name’s Claire and I’m a passionate storyteller about the environment, hobbies, and adventure. My favourite way to share a story is through my words, but I like to dabble with some photography as well. I love writing because it makes people feel more connected, inspired, and knowledgeable.

I’m currently a freelance writer, but I’m interested in securing a full-time job with a publication that’s as passionate about words as I am!

Thanks again for stopping by and don’t hesitate to reach out via LinkedIn or e-mail!

Explore Magazine •

I Climbed a Glacier in Iceland and This Is How It Went

I wasn’t sure what to expect the day I went to climb Solheimajokull glacier in Iceland. Would it be freezing cold? Would my body be strong enough to bring me to the top? Would I slip on the ice? My stomach was flip-flopping; I was filled with both excitement and nerves.

I had dreamt of Iceland for years. It’s home to glaciers, fjords, hot springs, volcanoes and more. The capital, Reykjavik, oozes character and charm. But most of all, it’s an adventurer’s playground. The land of fire and ice is
The Pigeon •

COVID-19 forced Toronto to prioritize cyclists. Will its momentum last?

To say the pandemic has changed how Torontonians think about bikes is an understatement.

In the early months of COVID-19, when the city was in lockdown, residents’ renewed interest in cycling was immediately clear. One Toronto bike shop reported a 30 per cent increase in new customers, and Toronto’s bike-sharing network experienced a sharp ridership increase. As a result, the city established initiatives that started to emulate the kind of bike-friendly environment local advocates had been drea
The Pigeon •

Online thrift stores let Canadian consumers find sustainable fashion from home

Brianna Detheridge spends 10 to 15 hours a week sourcing clothes. The time she spends photographing and promoting them depends on how many items she’s been able to source, but her weekly uploads of clothing never falter. Located in Glace Bay, N.S., Detheridge is the owner of Moonrise Thrift. It’s a completely online business that sells thrifted, second-hand clothing.

She gets all of her clothing from local thrift stores and every so often buys from other online platforms such as Etsy, Depop, an
T· •

Casting Spells over Cocktails

As soon as you step inside, you are greeted by a wall of thick beige curtains. The mystery begins and you’re invited tothem back to enter a space dedicated to magic. Walking inside, your eyes dart back and forth. You don’t know whether to read the deck of cards plastered on the ceiling, or wonder how all those mason jars stick to the bottom of the shelves so effortlessly. You’re about to dine in the presence of a neon sign hanging on the wall saying “all was well” that brings you a sense of peac
Her Campus •

How I Reclaimed My Love for Reading

As a kid, did you ever participate in your local library’s summer reading program? I did - partially because my dad wanted my brother and I to read over the summer since he thought our minds would turn to mush otherwise, but also because I loved reading. I remember being proud to say that I graduated from reading picture books to chapter books. I read fast and furiously and felt a triumphant feeling each time I finished a book.

My relationship with reading has differed over the years. The initi
Her Campus •

Hiding the Number of Instagram Likes is a Blessing in Disguise

I remember the day I first made my Instagram account like it was yesterday. I just entered high school and was in the process of meeting a lot of my new classmates. After we’d become acquaintances and/or friends, they’d always say, “Hey, follow me on Instagram!” to which I had to explain that I didn’t have an account. That changed pretty fast, and before I knew it, I was invested in my online presence.

I started posting average photos, nothing too extreme, but with every post, came more pressur
Her Campus •

What I’ve Learned From Being a Contributor

As this school year comes to a close in quite the unconventional online way, I can’t help but reflect on how it started. I came back to Ryerson University in September and told myself that this would be the year that I started to put my name out there, especially being a journalism student. Whether it was just pitching articles here and there or being a contributor, I knew I needed to get involved somehow. I had built up a repertoire of skills from my classes and I wanted to, well, flex, in some