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On your next road trip, go beyond the iconic destinations of Banff and Jasper and have a closer look at some underrated, world-class destinations you might have bypassed before.
I’m talking about Yoho and Kootenay National Parks and the...
This is awesome news! Ted East, owner of Killarney Outfitters in northern Ontario, introduced a brand-new kayak design for his rental fleet this season—Seaward’s Expedition—and everyone absolutely loves it!
For three solid years, Ted worked with Seaward, a Canadian company...
Fall is larch season in the Canadian Rockies, and many hikers scramble to capture photos of the stunning golden trees alongside the trail. To avoid crowds on popular trails like Larch Valley, I ventured off the beaten path (literally) to...
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read about how explore contributor Jennifer Malloy discovers the connection between recreation and reconciliation on a hike with Buffalo Stone Woman.
As the train chugs west from Denver, Colorado to Moab, Utah, the resemblance to the drive into Kananaskis Country from my hometown of Okotoks, Alberta is striking. As we approach the Rocky Mountains, the sight of rolling foothills and rugged...
Autumn in Canada is a dazzling display. One of the most iconic sights of the season is the larch tree, a deciduous conifer with needles that turn a brilliant shade of gold before shedding for the winter. The best time...
Ready for larch trees, uncrowded parks, crisp weather and colourful foliage? Us too. Get outside and hike, camp or paddle in (arguably) Canada’s most beautiful season: Fall. Here are 15 gear items to elevate and inspire your outdoor experiences...
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THE 50 BEST HIKES IN CANADA
Let’s get into Bucket List day-hikes. Canada is rich with them—every province and territory has more than you can hike in a lifetime.
So...
I’ve cherished the work of several Canadian authors throughout my life. Raconteur Farley Mowat, naturalist R.D. Lawerence and Canadian historian Pierre Berton. They could all spin a good yarn. But for me the most gifted Canadian storyteller has always been...
Rivers.
They play a huge role in our lives, and yet we often take them for granted. We drive over them on bridges, we use them to transport goods, we paddle in them, we fish in them, and we often...
I love autumn: crisp, colourful leaves, uncrowded hiking trails, quiet campgrounds and pumpkin everything. Outdoor adventures require a bit more planning and preparation to stay safe and comfortable in the shoulder season, but it’s still possible to get outside and...
Best known for the Stampede and as a gateway to Banff, most travellers tend to treat Calgary as a transit stop; a way to access the well-trodden trails of the National Park, leading to the jagged mountain peaks, cerulean lakes...
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