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How to Pack for Adventure with YETI
When it comes to packing for your next adventure, having the right gear can make all the difference. Whether you’re headed on a rugged backcountry trek, a weekend road trip or a cross-country flight,...
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10 Must-Do Activities in Beautiful Hecla Island, Manitoba
Located two hours north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, lies Hecla Island, where Icelandic heritage meets East Coast charm. With limestone-pebbled shores, rugged outcrops, atmospheric skies and comforting...
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Discover Montreal’s Beautiful Jolly Season With This Classic Holiday Adventure
Montreal knows how to do winter and the holidays right. Otherwise, surviving the brutal cold here can get tough, mentally and emotionally. Picture twinkling lights, the aroma of fresh pastries,...
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Why Canoe North Adventures is the Ultimate Expedition Experience
Based in the stunning Mackenzie Mountains, Canoe North Adventures (CNA) is a family-owned adventure travel company that has been curating unforgettable rafting and canoeing expeditions since 1987....
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Photos in Bold: Hunting for Food, Shooting to Stay Grateful
Hunting For Food Shooting to Stay Grateful BY MASON BRAMADAT Photography is an amazing tool for connecting with the natural environment. Yes, it’s distracting when your hiking partner stops every five...
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Explore Tests New Winter Tires in Winterpeg
Winnipeg winters. Just the phrase evokes bone-chilling winds, snowstorms and roads transformed into treacherous skating rinks. So, when I was asked to test BFGoodrich Winter T/A KSI tires, I knew I had...
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The Happy Camper: Save These Outdoorsy Events In Your Calendar Now
There are lots of outdoor-oriented events scheduled for 2025. Some even have yours truly, The Happy Camper, presenting thanks to my sponsors, including Explore Magazine. Others will just be darn good...
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Photos in Bold: In the Midst of Adventure
In the Midst of Adventure By Daniel Castro An adventure can be an attempt to escape. To escape the world overwhelmed with noise, screens, cement. It’s a moment of decision to step outside a state of...
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Why Winter Adventures Are Good for Your Health
Winter is a stunning season, providing plenty of thrilling opportunities for outdoor exploration. Skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, skating, snowboarding, cross country skiing, building snowmen, having...
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10 Easy Winter Adventures for Everyone to Try
Winter can be a difficult time to enjoy the Great Outdoors—especially if you don’t ski, snowboard or enjoy other traditional snowsports. The colder, darker months can be slippery, wet and icy, and you...
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The Happy Camper: Awesome Snowshoe Trails In Central Ontario
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to explore wild areas of central Ontario throughout the winter is by snowshoe. Whether it’s the fancy lightweight new-age aluminum style or the traditional wooden...
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5 Outdoorsy Jobs That Will Make Nature Your Office
Turn your passion for the outdoors into a career by working in some of Canada’s most stunning locations. From leading photography tours to gathering ecological data in national parks, these...
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The Best Sustainable Ski Gear
As a skier spoiled by the world-class snow of British Columbia, it takes something extraordinary to pull me away from my favourite slopes. But Austria was calling, with its rich ski heritage and a...
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How I Hiked One Of The World’s Toughest Treks
The Snowman Trek in Bhutan is often referred to as “one of the toughest treks in the world,” but no title can fully capture what it means to complete it. For me and my hiking partner, Sam Plavins, the...
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5 Ways to Find Wellness in Kelowna’s Stunning Wine Country
Dusk and raindrops are falling and I’m descending a ladder into a small patch of the chilly Okanagan Lake for the third and final time this evening, wondering why I waited so long for this. Never one...
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Finding a North Star in the Climate Change Conundrum
During the winter, climate change often feels like an abstract concept—in the face of an icy north wind, it is something going on somewhere else. In British Columbia, the winter of 2023-24 was not one...
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Why You Should Never Donate These 5 Outdoor Gear Items
When it comes to outdoor gear, safety is paramount. While donating used equipment helps others access the outdoors more affordably, some items should never be handed down or bought second-hand. Wear,...
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How To Stay Active And Warm In The Cold
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the parking lot for the popular Wasootch Ridge trail is nearly empty. At -13 C, I wonder if it’s a little too cold to be hiking today. The key to comfortable winter hiking...
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Nova Scotia’s Keji National Park: The Complete Outdoor Experience
For me, a national park is a national treasure, and our beloved country is loaded with them. On a recent visit to Nova Scotia, I was eager to visit one of Eastern Canada’s most popular national parks:...
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Support Local: 5 Canadian Outdoor Brands You Might Not Have Heard Of
While you likely have your favourite outdoor gear brands, here are a few Canadian companies you might not have considered before. There’s no better time to support local! 1. Wolfe Co. Apparel and...
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