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Most Canadians may live in cities, but a lot of us live for the outdoors. So when we get the chance to get outta town for a day, a week or—is it possible?—an entire month, we want to make the most of it. We want to know where to go, what to take and how to achieve peak results at our favourite outdoor sports. And even when we can’t get away physically, we still want to be out there. We want to share other people’s adventures and their enjoyment of the life outdoors.
explore delivers the information and inspiration that active outdoor-loving Canadians want—-or more accurately, can’t do without. For starters, we reveal the destinations that crank up our readers’ heart rates long before they can actually lace up their trail runners, pick up a paddle or jump on their bikes. We also give our readers the straight goods on the latest gear on the market. And we highlight the events from coast to coast to coast that will keep them stoked all year long.
explore magazine
In every issue, we also take readers along as our greatest adventurers travel to the most remote corners of Canada and beyond. And we send some of Canada’s best writers and photographers to capture the highs, the lows and, yup, the laughs that are part of the outdoor-adventure experience.
explore was founded in 1981. In the past seven years, it's been named Best Magazine of the Year by the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors three times. It’s also been nominated for 118 National Magazine Awards, winning 17 Gold awards and 21 Silver awards. In 2006, to celebrate our 25th anniversary, we published Way Out There, an anthology of some of the best writing to appear in the magazine.
In the fall of 2005,
explore was pleased to become the first glossy magazine in North America to publish on Ancient Forest Friendly, Forest Stewardship Council-certified, 100 per cent post-consumer recycled paper.
Recent Articles and Blog Posts
Camping gear guide 2012
The best season of the year is here—camping season. (Unless you're one of those brave souls who camps during winter, in which case camping just got better.) There's a lot of fine gear out there, so go on and treat yourself. Here...
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Day trips near Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary
Whether you work and play in a city or just visiting for a weekend, it can be tough to find time to enjoy the outdoors. But don't let that deter you—you don't always have to travel for several hours to get into nature. Toronto,...
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10 camping basics
Packing food and fuel, gathering a group, choosing a site—whether you're heading to a park or deep into the backcountry, preparing for a camping trip isn't easy. Here's what you need to know to have to best time possible.
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Made to play: Eric Ogaard
Eric Ogaard loves being outside so much that he's made it his job. A paddling instructor at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, he gets out there every single day—but still enjoys recess on the regular. Here's how he described...
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Blaze new playgrounds: Ryan Stuart
You may already know Ryan Stuart from all the writing he does for explore, but what you might not know is that he's a nature fanatic and adrenaline addict. When he gets out there, he really gets out there. Here's what his recess...
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Join the recess revolution
The weather's getting better and it's time to take back recess and have more fun! The key to this? Spending less time in the office and more time outside. Whether you take ten minutes to go for a quick walk or climb a mountain for...
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Less office, more park: Hiep Vu & Susan Tree
Journalist Susan Tree and photographer/director Hiep Vu try to get outside as much as they can. We asked them about their recess styles and what they love most about the outdoors, and here's what they had to say.
1. What's your...
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The explore Summer Travel Planner
We've partnered with Ontario Tourism, Québec Maritime, and the City of Thunder Bay to help you plan your summer travelling. Learn a bit more about these adventure-rich regions:
Summer in Ontario: The high season for...
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Sail Lake Superior
With the world’s largest freshwater lake at the foot of the city, it doesn’t take much effort to get out on the water. Haul in the anchor, trim the sails and feel the power of the wind push your sleek craft toward a horizon of...
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Soar high over Eagle Canyon
Eagle Canyon got its name long before humans built a suspension bridge across it, but the addition of the impressive steel walkway certainly lets visitors come close to feeling like they have the same view as a soaring eagle. The...
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