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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...
Location: Mount Assiniboine Provincial ParkPark Here: Park at either the Banff Sunshine Village Ski Resort or the Mount Shark Trailhead in Kananaskis Country (permit required)Public Transport: A free shuttle is available from the Banff town centre to Sunshine Village
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While you might be reluctant to give up your outdoor hobbies as snow threatens to cover the trails, it’s important to adapt to the changing weather. Here are 10 tips to keep you safe on the trail during the autumn...
We talk about grizzlies and cougars a lot when we talk about outdoor adventures in Canada, and for good reason—we need to know how to react to an encounter or attack. As often as we discuss them, though, the chances...
Many know of The Lions near West Vancouver or the Stawamus Chief near Squamish, but there are plenty of other places to hike outside of the general Vancouver area. Here are some of our picks for hikes near Maple Ridge...
This province is home to ten major mountain ranges and a host of lakes, rivers and waterfalls, plus the shoreline of the Pacific Ocean, Salish Sea and Inside Passage.
If it's inspiration you need, here are 25 of the best, bucket-list...
Sixty-four kilometres from Vancouver, on the far side of some of the most stunning highway scenery this side of the 49th parallel is Squamish—one of BC’s most famous natural playgrounds.
For the wilderness lover, Squamish has it all: mountains, rivers, lakes,
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