Outdoors

Western Canada is blessed with the kind of places that outdoors lovers will never tire of. The Rockies will leave you feeling at once small amid the epic landscape, but also stronger when you challenge yourself to hike that mountain, ski that new run or paddle those glacier-fed lakes. In B.C's Okanagan, you'll be tempted to stand-up paddle board on lakes, fish in mountain streams or pedal your way along an old rail track called the Kettle Valley Trail.  The province's north is a place in equal measure peaceful and wild with its backcountry parks where you paddle glassy lakes amid towering snow-capped peaks, bald eagles soaring overhead. And when you hit the serenity and edge of the world feeling along the west coast you'll know you've arrived in a special place. The mystical First Nations lands draw you in to its ancient stories and a landscape where in one day you could easily spy a black bear and her cubs searchig for salmon along a shore, or an orca's spray creating a rainbow of mist under a sunny sky. Best view yet is from a kayak, of course. It all adds up to experiences that will make you look at Canada in a whole new light. 

Lethbridge

#ExploreLethbridge for its Spirit of Good Times Vibes

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#ExploreLethbridge this season to make your endless summer spirit come alive.

Picnic Northern Alberta

6 perfect places to picnic in Northern Alberta

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The sun is out, the weather's great, and the vibes are good. Want to keep those vibes up? One of the...

Lethbridge

#ExploreLethbridge for Its Spirit of Outdoor Adventure

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When I think of Lethbridge, Alberta I recall my time there with endless memories. Driving from...

Lethbridge

3 places to find Zen in Southern BC and Alberta

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The hustle and bustle of daily life can be overwhelming at times, so finding somewhere quiet is a...

Hiking

Meditation tips for hikers

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As anyone who spends time hiking knows, being outside cultivates a sense of joy and peace you just...

Lac La Biche

Connecting with the earth and the past in Lac La Biche Region

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Splitting cracks echo in the poplar woods around us, as John Ritchie and Winston and Christina...

Lac La Biche

Tasting fire in Lac La Biche

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Ever eaten a fire ant? That’s the question Dragan Uzelac has posed to Maranda Cardinal and her...

Athabasca

Feeling the Wake in Athabasca

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Glenda Gray points and shouts to get our attention as a pod of pelicans simultaneously takes flight...

Vermilion

Vermilion by The Water

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How did a community in central-east Alberta score a manmade lake that would go on to make the region...

Crane Lake

#TakeItToTheLake in Bonnyville and Get Happy

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Crane Lake, M.D. of Bonnyville - We all know we need more happy in our lives and you can find it on...

Lac La Biche

Adventures in camping, paddling and history in Lac La Biche

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It’s not every day that someone can paddle their way around history. But you can in Lac La Biche...

Cranbrook

Splash Down into Cranbrook and the Southern Rockies Waters

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When you think of Cranbrook, what likely comes to mind is the Rocky Mountains and all of the...

Waterton

5 of the best hikes in Southern Alberta

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If you haven't explored Southern Alberta, chances are you've heard of its beauty. There are...

Crowsnest Pass

Explore Crowsnest Pass on the Water 3 Ways

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I looked at the notes I jotted down about my first fly fishing experience: “Chili” was the first...

Cranbrook

Three places to find Zen in the Canadian Rockies

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Even if you are good at balancing your busy schedule and finding zen in everyday life, sometimes we...

Kelowna cycling vineyards

Kelowna freestyle: Cycle, forage, eat, drink

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Without hesitation, Chef Michael Buffett of Start Fresh Kitchen declares his pasta-making classes...

Vernon

Serve Yourself on Vernon’s Foodie Trail

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The aha moments come thick and fast while cycling the section of the Okanagan Rail Trail that hugs...

Get high port alberni

Get high #ExplorePortAlberni

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Did you know you can experience what a non-motorized flight is like in Port Alberni? Then ‘Get High’...