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5 Wonderful Ontario Parks for Your 2025 Camping Vacation
You can start booking your favourite Ontario campsites now and beat the rush.
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10 Powerful Canadian Charities that Support the Outdoors and Adventure
It’s time to think about what charities you might want to donate to to support Canada’s outdoors.
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Hiking with Hay Fever: How to Enjoy Spring Adventures with Allergies
Seasonal allergies can make hiking, camping and paddling feel miserable, but with the right strategies, they don’t have to.
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Multigenerational Adventure: An Amazing Family Hike in Fernie, BC
I’m reminded that it’s the time together in nature, and not necessarily the need to summit a peak or conquer a challenging trail, that’s important.
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5 Ways to Enjoy Your Java Outdoors While Being Sustainable
Here are five different ways to get your java and support sustainability at the same time.
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20 of the Best Hikes near Vancouver, British Columbia
These 20 hiking trails near Vancouver, BC, lead up expansive mountains, to stunning waterfalls and end in panoramic city views. Updated for 2023!

Hiking Trail Reviews, Trails, Travel
Ontario’s 25 Best Hikes
Ontario is a huge province traced with many trails, but we’ve managed to shortlist 25 of our favourite hikes. Updated for 2022.

The Beauty of Nature through 6 Great Poems
What if a poem immersed you in the Great Outdoors through its wonderful verses? Here are six must-read poems that do just that!

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16 Bungee Jumps in the United States
While bungee jumping may have been invented in New Zealand, the United States is home to more than a few prime bungee jumping spots where adrenaline junkies can really get their heart pumping.

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British Columbia’s 18 Sleeping Volcanoes
Located on the legendary Pacific Ring of Fire, British Columbia sits at the convergence of the Cascadia subduction zone. Measuring 1,000 kilometres in length, it stretches from Vancouver Island all the way down to northern California.
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Testing Columbia’s New OutDry Extreme (ODX) Waterproof Technology
Columbia’s newest matte OutDry Extreme (ODX) waterproof, breathable fabrication is designed to keep you dry and comfortable on the trail and on the water.
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Plan Your Summer Outdoor Adventure in the Comox Valley Now
Searching for a summer adventure in Canada? Nowhere best showcases this season like Vancouver Island.
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Outdoor Adventures and Unique Experiences in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, Utah, defies expectations with unique adventures and cool experiences.
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Pedals, Peaks and Pints in BC’s Epic Nelson Kootenay Lake Region
Bike, hike and unwind in BC’s epic Nelson Kootenay Lake region
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