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The Happy Camper: Was This Butterfly at Lake Superior Mystical?
She called the butterfly “Tim,” and she believed it was her husband’s spirit joining us along the adventure.
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North Bay, Ontario: Fill Your Days with Outdoor Adventure
Sitting at the gateway to Northern Ontario’s lake country, North Bay balances outdoor adventure on the water and trails with a vibrant downtown waterfront and genuinely eclectic dining.
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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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North Bay, Ontario: Fill Your Days with Outdoor Adventure
Sitting at the gateway to Northern Ontario’s lake country, North Bay balances outdoor adventure on the water and trails with a vibrant downtown waterfront and genuinely eclectic dining.
Adventure, Northern Ontario, Ontario, Partner Content
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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An Unfiltered Review of The Wild Tribe’s Stand-Up Paddleboards
We gear tested The Wild Tribe’s paddleboards… here’s our verdict and review.
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The Happy Camper: Was This Butterfly at Lake Superior Mystical?
She called the butterfly “Tim,” and she believed it was her husband’s spirit joining us along the adventure.
Price of Entry: The Cost of Adventure
There are many ways that people are deterred from enjoying the outdoors. The high cost of adventure gear is only one factor—feeling like you belong is the true bottom-line.
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!