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8 Can’t-Miss August Events in the Ottawa Valley
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Don’t Miss the Ottawa Valley’s Wildest Outdoor Summer Festival this August: Water and Dirt
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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!