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Adventure, Canadian, Road Trip, Wildlife

45 of the Best Coast-to-Coast Canadian Wildlife, Road Trips and Adventures

How many of these epic Canadian adventures have you done before? Which one is next?

Boat wake on a calm fjord with forested mountains and a blue sky above.

Adventure, British Columbia, Spring, Wildlife

(Sea) Lions and Whales and Bears, Oh My! An Epic Wildlife Safari on Vancouver Island’s Coast

I feel at one with nature, basking beneath the sunshine, lucky to adventure in these incredible landscapes, near these wild creatures.

Bird with bright orange chest perched on snow-covered branches against a pale blue sky.

Adventure, Canoeing, The Happy Camper, Wildlife

The Happy Camper: Some Robins Forced Me to Get a New Canoe

All is well in what I am now calling our backyard The Zoo That Never Was, after naturalists R.D. Lawerence’s famous book.

Adventure, Partner Content, Wildlife

Vancouver Island’s Best Kept Secret

Telegraph Cove is widely known as the whale watching capital of British Columbia, and for good reason.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Wildlife

I Was Stalked by a Bear. Here’s What I Did Wrong

It couldn’t be. The same bear was waiting on the road ahead.

canadian wilderness

Adventure, Editors' Picks, environment, Wildlife

Why Canadians Don’t Brag About Their Beautiful Wilderness

Canada has some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth, yet I’ve found that Canadians rarely talk about them like they’re extraordinary.

Adventure, British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Wildlife

The Truth About Wolfdogs—And the Alberta Sanctuary That’s Changing Their Story

We visited Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary in Alberta for an interactive experience

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Adventure, Manitoba, Wildlife

The Lake Monster of Manitoba: A Personal Encounter with Manipogo

Scotland has the Loch Ness Monster. British Columbia has Ogopogo. And Manitoba has Manipogo!

Ogopogo Sighting Oct 2022

British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Wildlife

The Legend of the Ogopogo: Is Kelowna’s Lake Monster Real?

The elusive Ogopogo, a creature similar to Scotland’s Loch Ness monster, who is said to be lurking in the 232 metre deep lake, continues to perplex locals and visitors…

Adventure, environment, Wildlife, Winter

Nature’s Hidden World in Winter

If you know where to look, you’ll begin to see winter is an active, vibrant and quietly complex season.

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Editors' Picks, Ontario, Wildlife

Living on the Edge: Coexisting with Bears in Northern Ontario

I taught my kids how to tie their shoes, ride bicycles and to check for bears and signs of wildlife as they headed to the bus stop.

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Adventure, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Wildlife

Unpopular Opinion: Black Bears Aren’t Out to Get You

Here I was, facing down a bear, its muscles rippling as it walked, its proximity triggering a primeval fear in me that was building toward panic.

Burnaby Lake Regional Park

Editors' Picks, Hiking, Wildlife

I Just Encountered a Bear in the City, and I Have a Lot of Feelings

The first thing I noticed was a large furry body coming right towards me. The next thing I saw was the claws.

lone wolf book review

Adventure, Wildlife

Book Review of Lone Wolf and Exclusive Interview with Author

Weymouth’s writing is sharp and descriptive, bringing the myriads of characters he meets along his trek into three-dimensional life…

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Adventure, Editors' Picks, Wildlife

12 Great Wildlife Experiences for Fall in Canada

As days get shorter and temperatures cooler, you can still experience great wildlife adventures in Canada.

A black bear on a trail.

Hiking, Trails, Wildlife

I Was Followed By a Bear While Hiking. Here’s the Mistake I Made

The bear taught me the wilderness is never ours to control.

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Editors' Picks, Ontario, Wildlife

The Best Birdwatching Destinations in Ontario

Here are our favourite destinations for seeing the tremendous variety of birds in Ontario with your family.

Cathedral Grove, Vancouver Island, Canada

environment, Partner Content, Wildlife

How Can You Help Fight Wildfires and Build a Better Future?

How can forestry help reduce wildfires and make housing more affordable?

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Editors' Picks, environment, Wildlife

Urban Adventures: How to Get Close to Nature in Your City’s Wild Spaces

Nature is everywhere, so why couldn’t I appreciate it in the city?

Rosewood Winery honeybee honey wine

Editors' Picks, environment, Wildlife

World Bee Day: How Buzzing Bugs Help the Environment We Love to Explore

Learn about the role pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy in time for World Bee Day.

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