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Two people on paddleboards glide across a calm turquoise lake, with a tree-lined shore and tall mountains in the background.

Adventure, Canadian, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, Summer

The Truth About Experiencing a Canadian Summer as a Third Culture Adult

As a third culture adult—British, Indian and Canadian—I’ve come to realize that summer here isn’t something I inherited.

Man in a red plaid shirt sits on a log in a forest, holding a thermos and a yellow backpack beside him, looking tired or stressed.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity

When the Outdoors Doesn’t Feel Like It’s For You

A lack of confidence in outdoor settings is not about how you look or how well you do activities.

Two cyclists ride along a winding mountain road with a panoramic valley and sunlit hills in the distance.

Adventure, Cycling, Inclusivity

Adventure-Forward Aging: Keeping Adventure Alive As You Age

I talked to adventurers in their 60s and 70s who are keeping the spirit alive at an age when many are dialling down their risk and challenge quotient.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, New Brunswick

Molly Kool: The First Woman to Become a Sea Captain

Reflecting on Captain Kool’s trailblazing spirit on International Women’s Day.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity

How to Be an Adventurous Ally: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Folks in the Outdoors

Here’s how to be a great ally to the LGBTQIA+ community in the outdoors, and five places that celebrate inclusivity.

biking accessible forest

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity

News: Oregon Recognized as the First “Accessibility Verified” State

Oregon has become the first US state to earn the “Accessibility Verified” designation from Wheel the World.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Adventure, Inclusivity, Indigenous, Paddling

Paddling Into the Past: Reflections for National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Our journey to this sacred Indigenous site follows the Northern Plains Nations who came before me.

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Camping, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, Opinion

Opinion: Why I Hate Tent Camping—and I’m Never Going Again

But after one too many cold, restless nights on the ground, I’ve decided to call it: I’m officially breaking up with tent camping.

Adventure, Advice, Hiking, Inclusivity

Dear Nova: I’m 50 Years Old and Going on My First Backcountry Hiking Trip — Help!

I can easily hike 10 kilometres, but I’ve never carried such a big backpack so long before.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity

The Truth About Being Black in the Outdoors

As a mixed-race Black person, I was told that outdoor spaces weren’t for me. Now, I realize, the wilderness was always there waiting for me.

Women adventures highlining

Adventure, Climbing, Inclusivity, Water sports

Book Review—Flow: Women’s Counternarratives from Rivers, Rock, and Sky

Explore the diversity of women’s outdoor sports through narratives that capture empowerment and challenge stereotypes

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Adventure, Canoeing, Inclusivity, The Happy Camper

The Happy Camper: You’re Never Too Old to Start Canoe Tripping

Borys shows us that you’re never too old to start canoeing.

Warrior Women

Adventure, environment, Inclusivity, Indigenous

Why National Indigenous Peoples Day Matters

June 21 is a great day to learn about and connect with Indigenous communities near you.

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Adventure, Camping, environment, Inclusivity

Lessons from My Father’s Love of the Outdoors

He worked hard for many years and still does so that we could go out there and adventure whenever we want to.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, Trails

Get Outside and Celebrate: Canada’s Best Pride-Themed Outdoor Events

It’s time to celebrate Pride month this June with these epic outdoorsy events in Canada.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, New Brunswick

Film Review of Trailblazing: The Matt Hadley Story

This powerful and inspiring Canadian film celebrates an Albertan trailblazer.

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, Trails

Steps of Gratitude: The Path My Mother Showed Me

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

A Nature Conservancy of Canada property in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta

Editors' Picks, environment, Inclusivity, 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.

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British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, 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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Adventure, British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity

How the Great Outdoors Connects Me to My Heritage

Every step I take on a mountain trail or through a forest is more than an adventure. It’s about memory, spirituality and striving to connect to my ancestry.

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  • Newly Released Records Show What Happened After More Than 100 Trees Were Felled at Mount Seymour
    Adventure, British Columbia, environment, News

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

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