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The Happy Camper: Back on Lake Superior for Year Two of the Voyageur Canoe Trip
I was beyond anxious about floating on the world’s largest lake in a voyageur canoe with a bunch of strangers.
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Cochrane, Ontario: An Accessible Taste of the North
Cochrane proved that an unforgettable northern adventure doesn’t require a journey to the Arctic.
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Adventure and Agriculture in A Unique Region of Canada
An hour from Ottawa, Quebec’s Pontiac Agriventure Route links farms, cideries and country roads for an easygoing weekend.
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In Timmins, Ontario, Being in the Moment is the Destination
On a recent road trip through Northeastern Ontario, the town of Timmins showed me what it means to be present.
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Temiskaming Shores: Northern Ontario’s Unexpected Escape
Sometimes, unexpected places win you over quickly.
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The Best Outdoor Escape is Just Minutes from Ottawa
Ontario travellers, here’s why you need to go cycling through the Outaouais.
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An hour from Ottawa, Quebec’s Pontiac Agriventure Route links farms, cideries and country roads for an easygoing weekend.
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Cochrane, Ontario: An Accessible Taste of the North
Cochrane proved that an unforgettable northern adventure doesn’t require a journey to the Arctic.
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Temiskaming Shores: Northern Ontario’s Unexpected Escape
Sometimes, unexpected places win you over quickly.
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We gear tested The Wild Tribe’s paddleboards… here’s our verdict and review.
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The Happy Camper: Back on Lake Superior for Year Two of the Voyageur Canoe Trip
I was beyond anxious about floating on the world’s largest lake in a voyageur canoe with a bunch of strangers.
HIKING ADVENTURES
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Ask Explore: Should I Still Go Hiking in Wildfire Smoke?
The trail I was planning to hike is covered in wildfire smoke. Is it still safe for me to go?
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Opinion: You Should Keep Your Dog on a Leash Outdoors
The Problem Isn’t Dogs. It’s Off-Leash Dogs.
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What Jasper’s Most Popular Hikes Look Like Now, Two Years After the Wildfire
Although it may take a century for nature to fully recover, hikers can see nature rejuvenating before their very eyes.
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SUMMER 2026
It’s camping season! And we have the best gear featuring science and technology to beat the summer heat. Plus, we delve into a guide on keeping our furry adventure buddies cool, explore Canada’s historical hiking trails, give an ode to summer camps, solo hike a 164-kilometre trail in England and paddle the Miramichi River in New Brunswick… All this and so much more—in the issue marking our 45th anniversary!