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    Two men in shallow water share a kayak and stand nearby; one wears a neon life jacket and paddles, the other in a dark shirt holds metal cups and smiles nearby.
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    8 Can’t-Miss August Events in the Ottawa Valley

    From whitewater paddling and mountain biking to trail running and family-friendly fun, these eight events showcase the best of the Ottawa Valley’s Water and Dirt Festival.


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  • Two men in shallow water share a kayak and stand nearby; one wears a neon life jacket and paddles, the other in a dark shirt holds metal cups and smiles nearby.
    Two men in shallow water share a kayak and stand nearby; one wears a neon life jacket and paddles, the other in a dark shirt holds metal cups and smiles nearby.
    , ,

    8 Can’t-Miss August Events in the Ottawa Valley

    From whitewater paddling and mountain biking to trail running and family-friendly fun, these eight events showcase the best of the Ottawa Valley’s Water and Dirt Festival.

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EDITORS’ PICKS


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    Woman in a teal tank top and black shorts stands on a rocky summit with arms raised against a clear blue sky and snow-capped mountains in the distance.
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    I’ve Tried Thousands of Outdoor Adventures Near Vancouver. These Are My Top 10

    I wrote a new guidebook about Vancouver. These outdoor adventures still blow me away.







HIKING ADVENTURES


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    Wooden post with blue trail signs for cycling and walking, plus a Trans-Canada Trail emblem, beside a grassy riverside.
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    The World’s Longest Trail Offers A New Way to See the Country

    The longest multi-use trail in the world is in Canada. It might be the most unique and rewarding way to explore the country from coast-to-coast-to-coast.


Explore magazine cover: two hikers on a rocky ledge overlooking a blue lake with jagged mountains and the bold'Oh Canada!' headline across the scene (45th anniversary issue).