Summer Roundup: 40+ Epic Adventures Across Canada

May 21, 2022

Burning campfire on the beach on my kayak camping trip

Summer is coming.

It’s May long weekend, and you know what that means: time to break out the BBQ, camping gear, hiking boots and dusty backpacks. Adventures in the summertime are just beginning!

Here are more than 40 epic ideas for hiking trails, camping spots, wildlife watching and road trip wonders for an incredible summer of adventures in Canada:

5 Reasons to Visit Elk Island National Park This Summer

If you want to enjoy the great outdoors in Alberta’s Capital region this summer, here are five reasons to visit Elk Island National Park:

There’s something in the air in Churchill that makes you feel alive—maybe it’s the remoteness of being so far north, the thrill of being right on the Hudson Bay, or that it’s considered the Polar Bear Capital of the world—and…

Make the most of a BC summer with these amazing adventures for every style of explorer

Everything you’ve heard about the land of the midnight sun is true: magical, pristine, inviting

Planning a camping trip in Ontario this summer? These unique options give an exciting, new feel to a favourite adventure

We can hear the sound of gulls wheeling about overhead, accompanied by the peaceful whoosh of the waves as they hit the shore. The scent of sand and seaweed permeates the air, and a refreshing ocean breeze caresses our skin;…

This epic cross-country hiking trail is closer than you might think…

If you find yourself dreaming of vanlife, here are tried-and-true tips to help you create your ultimate micro-camper this summer.

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Summer Roundup: 40+ Epic Adventures Across Canada

Summer is coming.

P.S. Looking for more adventure inspiration?

Get equipped and motivated for your most adventurous summer yet!

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