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Bridging the Frequency Gap: Canadians Love Getting Outdoors—So What’s Stopping Us From Doing It More?

David Webb

David Webb

August 15, 2026

First-person view of colorful hiking boots lined up on grassy ground with a mountain valley in the background.

I pause at the top of a steep incline, refreshing with a deep gulp of water and a long exhale. About 100 vertical-metres of ascent now lies behind me and my favourite part of North Vancouver’s Lynn Loop begins—a meandering forest trail with freestone creeks and ancient boulders hiding amongst the dense second-growth. I’m happy to be here, on my standard Sunday morning hike. Then, a realization washes over me. I haven’t stood on this spot in two months. No wonder my dog had been so excited on the...

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David Webb

David Webb

David Webb is the President of Explore Outdoor Media Inc., publisher of Explore Magazine and host of Explore's "Live the Adventure Podcast."
He is an engaging writer with hundreds of bylines to his name, in multiple medias, and on topics ranging from outdoor adventure, to international travel, to local culture, to current events and more.
He has been recognized at the National Magazine Awards (7x), Explore Canada Awards of Excellence (3x), Western Magazine Awards, IRMA Awards (6x) and the Canadian Newsstand Marketing Awards (3x).
Webb is a fierce advocate for responsible outdoor recreation and quality journalism in the outdoor and travel space.

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