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Two hikers with backpacks walking along a rocky mountain trail under a cloudy sky.

Adventure, British Columbia, Summer

The Best Summer Adventures in a Unique Part of BC

Our outdoorsy family has spent weeks every summer exploring Fernie. These are our favourite family activities.

High angle view of a small group of friends roasting marshmallows and playing guitar by the campfire; friends camping in the woods and having a great time.

Adventure, Camping, environment

What Happens When a Campfire Ban Hits Your Dream Camping Trip?

Campfire bans are becoming less of a surprise and more of a reality we simply must accept.

Iceberg floating near a foggy shoreline with a stacked log pile and a small shed in the foreground on the left; rugged coast is visible on the right edge split image.

Adventure, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Newfoundland and Labrador, Travel

This Is the Canadian Adventure I’ll Be Telling People About for Years

I must have turned to my husband six times and said, “This looks like Jurassic Park.” He agreed every time.

Charred trees in the foreground overlook a valley town with a winding river and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Adventure, Alberta Trails, Hiking, Trails

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.

Hiker during peak fall colours

Adventure, Hiking, Ontario Trails

10 Amazing Hikes Near Toronto You Can Access by Transit

Try out one of these 10 trails, which are all less than 90 minutes away from Ontario’s largest city and can be reached by bus, subway or train.

Two kayaks rest on pine needle ground under a colorful tarp setup, with people in the background and a lake visible beyond the trees.

Adventure, Canoeing, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: What’s the Right Way—Keel or No Keel?

A keel on a canoe is basically an external ridge along the centreline of the canoe.

Man in a red jacket crouches on rocky shore overlooking the sea, wearing a beige hat and hiking boots

Adventure, Editors' Picks, ExploreNOW Exclusive, Skills

I’m an Expert Solo Wilderness Guide—These Are the 5 Things I Never Leave Without

If you’re curious about solo wilderness travel, let me offer five pointers to make it easier, safer and more rewarding.

Alpine landscape with conifer trees on rocky ridge, a calm reflective pool, and distant blue mountains under a clear sky.

Adventure, British Columbia, environment, News

Newly Released Records Show What Happened After More Than 100 Trees Were Felled at Mount Seymour

Records obtained by explore show staff raised environmental concerns before the ministry concluded the work was permitted trail maintenance.

LaBostonnais, Quebec

Adventure, Canadian, Indigenous

45 Outdoor Adventures Rooted in Indigenous Culture and Storytelling

These 45 adventures reveal the culture, history and stories that have shaped the communities and lands we know today.

Crowd of people raising Canadian flags against an orange sunset sky in silhouette.

Adventure, Canadian, Health and Wellness

The Great Canadian Sunset: How One Outdoor Moment Could Unite All Canadians

Everyone Outdoors Together kicks off on July 18th with a call for people across the country to get outside and witness the sunset.

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