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Here’s Where to Find Uncrowded Wild Spaces Near Ontario

You don’t end up in Abitibi-Témiscamingue by accident. Tucked away in northwestern Quebec, along the Ontario border, it’s a destination you seek out—and that’s part of its appeal. Here, forests stretch...

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4 Incredible Fall Adventure Getaways in Northeastern Ontario

Like so many good things, autumn is here today in all its glory, then suddenly gone—always too soon. Take advantage of the season with an adventure-filled fall getaway in Northeastern Ontario. This...

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The Happy Camper: Parks of the St. Lawrence’s New Tent Hammocks Are Made for...

I’ve found myself spending more time camping at the Parks of the St. Lawrence this past camping season rather than the more common Ontario Parks. Why? While Ontario Parks has done a great job adding up...

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I’ve Visited the Best Places to see Fall Colours Near Toronto: These are my...

Every fall, I get asked the same question: what are the best day trips from Toronto to see the fall colours? The easy answer is to direct eager leaf-peepers to the typical hotspots. But after years of...

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How to Get Your Friend Who Hates Hiking to Actually Enjoy a Hike

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves,” said legendary New Zealand mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, who became one of the first official climbers to summit Everest in 1953. He clearly never...

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Let the Ocean Set the Itinerary on a Sailing Trip in Haida Gwaii

Ocean Wayfinder floated at anchor. I filled my coffee mug and climbed the stairs from the saloon up to the wheelhouse. Mist clung to the branches of western hemlock and Sitka spruce, softening the...

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Where Shoulder Season Shines: This Canadian Destination is Better in Spring...

For an Okanagan escape with plenty of room to get outside, head to Vernon, a lakeside city roughly a 4.5-hour drive northeast of Vancouver. Surrounded by Kalamalka, Okanagan and Swan lakes and named...

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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: Riding, Railways and the Wild Shores of the Soo 

In Sault Ste. Marie, an active adventure at Hiawatha Highlands is just minutes from downtown. On your way, pop into vélorution, where staff can equip your family with premium rental bikes and recommend...

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Algonquin Fall Guide: Wildlife Safety, Leaf-Peeping and Hidden Spots

Algonquin Provincial Park, located in south-central Ontario, is an expansive natural wonder and one of my favourite parks to explore in Canada. I find it especially stunning in autumn, when the forests...

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Thunder Bay: Where Adventure Feels Like Home

Thunder Bay, Ontario is a true adventurer’s hotspot. On our return this summer, it was clear we were home. Diving off Sail Superior’s 40’ sailboat to explore a shipwreck near Sleeping Giant Provincial...

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The Happy Camper: Why I Refuse to Present in the U.S. Once Again

I’m not entirely sure what my obsession is with using 80s bands to discuss my deep philosophy about wilderness protection, but it seems to be a theme with me lately… and I am okay with it. I think it...

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The Golden Window: When to Go Larch Hiking in the Canadian Rockies

They say all that glitters is not gold, but when it comes to the Canadian Rockies in fall, that saying doesn’t quite apply. Every autumn, avid hikers, nature photographers and travellers with a love...

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Ask Explore: What Should I Know Before Hiking Alone?

Welcome to Ask Explore, Explore Magazine’s outdoor advice column. We’re here to answer all of your wildest questions about Canada, the outdoors and our place in it.Here’s how it works: send us your...

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Ontario’s Best-Kept Cycling Secret

Stretching 5,200 square kilometres across rugged wilderness and lake country, the Almaguin Highlands region is a phenomenal part of the country. With some of the steepest climbs in northern Ontario and...

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The Explore x Northern Sun Collection Has Arrived

To mark our 45th anniversary, explore has teamed up with Northern Sun on an exclusive collection of premium outdoor apparel, designed in Canada and made for getting outside. Built with the same spirit...

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The Great Canadian Hike: You Can Make a Difference with Each Step

As the Great Canadian Hike kicked off, I want to share how thrilled our team is at explore to participate in the Great Canadian Hike this month. The world’s longest multi-use trail network didn’t...

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Fall in Quebec: The Best Places to See Autumn Colours Without the Crowds

In the heart of Canada’s Maple Belt, the Upper Laurentians put on quite the show every autumn. I travelled to one of the region’s lesser-known corners to catch the best of fall colours. No gridlock, no...

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The Ultimate Guide to Gearing Up for a Multi-day Trek

A multi-day trek is a thrilling adventure. As much as we love day hikes, backpacking offers a longer window where you don’t have to go home at the end of the day. Instead, you get to watch the sun sink...

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The Happy Camper: It Seems I’m the Commoner of the Canoe World

The room was full of pompous paddlers wearing their matching tan-coloured shirt and pants, and capped with bright white Tilley hats. Conversations were about their lavish and beyond exorbitant trips to...

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Camping Season Isn’t Over: Here’s How I Scored One of the Most Popular...

There’s something sort of genius—and slightly rebellious—about camping in the Canadian Rockies after Labour Day. The summer heat that brought the crowds has faded, leaving mornings with a bite to them...

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