Explore magazine enjoyed a rich year. Along with numerous successes with our print issue—which included awards, nominations and increased readership—this website attracted a great deal of attention
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Happy New Year!
January is the ideal time to plan ahead for a year of adventure—and take a look back at the past 12 months to seasons well-spent. Did you accomplish your goals? What do you have planned for this year?
Explore magazine enjoyed a rich year. Along with numerous successes with our print issue—which included awards, nominations and increased readership—this website attracted a great deal of attention. In fact, nearly half-a-million readers viewed these 15 articles below; our most-read online stories of the year.
So, with an eye looking back, we present the 15 most-read online articles of the past year—in order of popularity. Can’t wait to see what 2016 has in store!
Which one is your favourite?
The Top 25 Campsites in Canada
Park yourself at one of Canada’s 25 best campsites for the perfect summer escape. The ultimate Canadian Campsite guide!
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The 50 Best Hikes in the World
It’s a big, beautiful world out there. Let’s hike it.
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10 Best Campsites in Ontario & Quebec
Are you looking for a place to pitch a tent in Ontario or Quebec this summer? Check out one of these 10 awesome campsites:
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The story behind a missing man
Like others before him, Daniel Trask fell in love with Northern Ontario’s Temagami wilderness. And last fall, he vanished into it, leaving behind little more…
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How to Camp as a Couple
As with travelling, camping with your partner can make or break the relationship. Find out how to do it right
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Hiking Guide: 60 Awesome Canadian Hikes
It’s hiking season! Find an amazing route in this essential rundown of 60 great Canadian trails.
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Gadd’s Truth: An Honest Look at Athletic Sponsorship
Eyeballs for Sale: An honest look at the (often) blurred lines of athletic sponsorship.
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8 Homemade Firestarters
Making free firestarters at home using dryer lint or cotton balls
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Gadd’s Truth: Have a Margin
Will Gadd examines the root cause of outdoor accidents—and what it means to have a “margin.”
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13 of Ontario’s best paddling routes
Planning a summer or fall canoe trip in Ontario? Try one of our paddling expert Kevin Callan’s favourite routes.
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11 Outdoors Experiences All Parents Should Have with Their Children
When I think back on my childhood, the memories that stand out for me aren’t the days I was stuck inside watching TV or playing…
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British Columbia’s 7 Best Natural Hot Springs
Head to the Rocky Mountains, or further west, to Vancouver Island, to discover British Columbia 19s best natural hot springs and enjoy a mid-winter warm…
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Vancouver Island’s 7 Best Coastal Hikes
Vancouver is home to some of the most spectacular hiking trails in Canada. Here are 7 coastal routes you don’t want to miss.
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Canada’s most dangerous predators
Canada’s most dangerous predators: Take a look at some of the predators you may encounter during an outdoor adventure.
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Hiking the Incredible Sunshine Coast Trail
Canada’s longest hut-to-hut hiking trail—oh, and it’s free.
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