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Where Canada’s Tides Shape the Adventure: From Hiking to Paddling and Winter Adventures in a Snowglobe
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Fall for the North Island in This Stunning Part of BC
Unwind from the summer bustle and set your watch to island time on a sweet escape to Port Hardy this autumn.
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This Quebec region is closer than you think and wilder than you can imagine.
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Fall Gear Guide: The Best Gear Pieces for the Shoulder Season 2026
Here are some of our favourite gear picks for fall-ing in love with the autumn season.
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Q&A with the Cover Photographers of Explore’s Fall 2026 Print Issue, Wellness Travelled
An exclusive interview with the photographers of our Fall 2026 Print Issue.
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A New Chapter for Explore Starts September 1
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FALL 2026
It’s fall season! And we have the classic, timeless gear products that you can always rely on. Plus, we delve into the cosmos to stargaze across the country, explore Canada’s best larch hiking trails, return to Jasper to embrace its recovery, visit Torngat Mountains National Park and revisit toxic masculinity in the outdoors… All this and so much more—in another issue marking our 45th anniversary!