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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Nova Scotia

A Mother’s Day Love Letter to Adventure

Raising a child in the wilds of Nova Scotia, one salty, windswept, snack-packed adventure at a time.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Trails

Steps of Gratitude: The Path My Mother Showed Me

An outdoor adventure leads to the realization that Mother’s Day is every day.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Skills

Axe in Hand: Book Review and Interview with Author Nicole Coenen

This new outdoorsy handbook by Canadian content creator Nicole Coenen will have you sharpening your skills.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Fitness & Nutrition

The Best Canadian-Owned Snacks to Power Your Journey

These Canadian brands offer nutrient-dense, lightweight snacks that are easy to carry and perfect for fuelling your journey.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Spring

15 Ideas for the Best Spring Dates for Outdoors Lovers

This spring, get out there and enjoy the awakening world with your special someone with these 15 date ideas.

A Nature Conservancy of Canada property in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

Editors' Picks, environment, Indigenous

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.

Heading to Mount Fernie Trailhead

British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Hiking, Trails

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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Editors' Picks, Gear, Spring

10 of the Best Gear Items for Spring 2025

Spring has arrived, and so have springtime adventures! Get outside with these 10 must-have gear items for a perfect spring outdoors.

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Canoeing, Editors' Picks, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: The US Paddlers Apologized to Me

Each and every paddler at both shows was terrified for the future of their remaining wilderness places

Last adjustments before the maiden voyage!

British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Ski and Snowboard

My First Time Skiing in Nearly 20 Years

I couldn’t tell you why I stopped going, but 2008 was the last time I skied. And since then, there has been a little piece of my heart missing.

Editors' Picks, Quebec, Travel, Winter

The Most Unique Winter Outdoor Adventures in Charlevoix, Quebec

From dog sledding to ziplining, here are 5 of the best epic adventures in Charlevoix.

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Alberta, Camping, Editors' Picks

Best Tips for Reserving Alberta’s Wonderful Campsites

You’ll need Lady Luck on your side if it’s a long summer weekend, whereas mid-week in the off season is relatively easy to get.

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Camping, Editors' Picks, recipes

6 Amazing Camping Recipes All With Food Made in Canada

With such a variety offered at even your most humble grocery store, making your meals all-Canadian is pretty easy.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Gear

6 Canadian Outdoor Adventure Brands to Support Now

Buying local isn’t just about sidestepping tariffs—it’s about investing in our economy, keeping jobs in Canada and empowering small businesses to thrive.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, News, Travel

Proud to be Canadian: 5 Great Travel Destinations in Canada

Support Canadian destinations by staying in Canada while experiencing a new kind of adventure!

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Ski and Snowboard

How To Survive A Ski-In Winter Camping Experience

My first experience winter camping is part of an epic skiing trip in BC

Telegraph cove in fog and mist, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Adventure, British Columbia, Editors' Picks, News

Telegraph Cove: A Story of Resilience and Hope

Telegraph Cove, the heartbeat of North Vancouver Island, was on fire.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Fitness & Nutrition, Opinion, Skills

How to Balance Pregnancy and Outdoor Adventure

Here’s what we’re still learning about the outdoors as a pregnancy lifeline.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Hiking, News

Support Local: 5 Canadian Outdoor Brands You Might Not Have Heard Of

Why not try a few new, local brands for your outdoor adventure gear?

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British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Indigenous, Ski and Snowboard, Skills, Winter

Sit Skiing and the Spirit of the Invictus Games

The Invictus Games aren’t just about winning medals. It’s a shared journey of recovery through sport where participants compete not only against each other, but against themselves.

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