Manitoba
Northern Lights, Indigenous Culture and Warm Hearts Await You in Churchill
Get ready for some winter delights in Churchill, Manitoba. Read about some great adventures to explore in Churchill.
Manitoba, Partner Content, Skills
Frozen Field of Dreams: A Crash Course in ODR Hockey
Winnipeg is a winter wonderland, to put it mildly. The city’s frigid climate and 113 centimetres of average annual snowfall …
Born of the Wild Country
This adventurer shares a story filled with many challenges, like dangerous rapids and deep canyons, but even more triumphs. Here’s an adventure through Yukon’s Bonnet Plume.
There’s a New Year-Round Camping Experience in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park
Stay in a “Turtle Shell,” Indigenous-owned units open year-round in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park.
The Way of the Wolf: The Migration
Experience the migration of one of the largest and most powerful carnivores on Earth—the polar bear. Read more for a look at polar bears near the Hudson Bay.
Adventure, Manitoba, Manitoba Trails
Manitoba’s Best Biking and Boating
Manitoba is a province rich in paddling and cycling opportunities. Here are the routes you need to check out.
The Best Places to Go Camping in Manitoba
There is something for everyone to enjoy an invigorating escape in nature in Manitoba. Time to go camping!
The Best Places to Go Hiking in Manitoba
Despite its relatively flat terrain, Manitoba’s vast spaces still offer plenty of worthwhile hiking opportunities!
I Can’t Skate, so I Went Ice Biking
What better way to experience winter in the prairies than by gliding across six kilometres of frozen river banked by unique warming huts?
The Magic of the North: Tracking Cloud Wolves With Churchill Wild
“Most people are terrified of wolves—but they won’t bother you if you spend some time getting to know them,” says Albert Saunders.
Adventure, Gear, Hiking, Manitoba, Wildlife
How to Pack a Backpack for a Short Hike
As someone with lingering back issues, I take packing my small daypack very seriously.
Adventure, Manitoba, Skills, Wildlife
Canoe and Kayak Gear Roundup: 11 Awesome Items You Need to Paddle This Year
Here are some incredible pieces of gear to help keep you comfortable, active and safe while kayaking and canoeing this season.
Adventure, Hiking Trail Reviews, Manitoba, Trails, Travel, Wildlife
Buy Better: Canadian-Made Outdoor Gear That You Will Love
Shopping locally for your outdoor apparel and equipment comes with a myriad of amazing benefits.
The Future of Outdoor Adventure Apparel
Think about the clothes you’re wearing. Where were they made? Who made them? For how long do you intend on owning them?
Big questions that aren’t always asked by many.
Adventure, British Columbia, British Columbia Trails, Hiking, Manitoba, Nunavut Trails, Wildlife
The Happy Camper: Three Top Camp Lanterns
Venture Solar Water Bottle Lantern Remember that old camping hack where you strap your head lamp to a jug of …
Here’s What You’ll Find in One Year’s Worth of Gear Boxes
We love the Christmas-morning feeling, and our members do too. Everything inside the gear box is hand-picked by Explore’s editor, David Webb. When members open their boxes, they have no idea what they’re getting—only that it’s going to be good and help equip them to adventure farther.
Kayaking With Belugas and Hiking Near Polar Bears: The Best Summer Adventures in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
There’s something in the air in Churchill that makes you feel alive
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Should I Hike in Pants or Leggings?
Picking the right bottoms can make your time outdoors more comfortable and convenient. Here are some recommendations:
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10 Healthy To-Go Snacks That Will Motivate Your Kids to Get Outside
These convenient yet nutritious items will not leave you feeling guilty about letting your kids snack all day.
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A Solo Adventure on Canada’s Great Divide Trail
One by one our hiking party of six had atrophied to one: Me. I was the last man standing. At 68, I recognize time waits for no one. Yes, the Great Divide Trail (GDT) would still be there next year, but would I?