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. 

Hike under the Sun in Northern Sunrise County

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Here, where the horizon clings to the dawn seemingly forever, you’ll find some of Canada’s newest...

Refresh in Athabasca, with river time and farm fresh goods

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A farmer's market on the riverfront, great paddling on the river and lakes, trails through the...

A view of Abbott Pass hike on the Alberta British Columbia boarder known as the Continental Divide

Hiking Hacks: 3 absolute essentials for happy trails

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Some sun, a gentle breeze, a well-packed trail lunch... what could be the perfect day can easily go...

Sunset Tour at Kiixin with Huu-ay-aht traditional song and dancing.

Touring Kiixin Opens Eyes and Minds

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There are times in your life that you immediately feel the energy of place and sense the importance...

Sunset from the Journey North Cider Co. patio.

Recharge and chill in Bonnyville

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In the fiery glow of a prairie sunset, seen from the balcony of Journey North Cider Co., the trio of...

Morning by the fire at Hideaway Adventure Grounds near Lac La Biche, AB.

Living Traditions in Lac La Biche Region

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Camping overnight in a trapper’s tent at Hideaway Adventure Grounds, in Kikino Métis Settlement, Amy...

Riding bikes along the lake at Vermilion Provincial Park

Bike trails by the lake make epic Vermilion days

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What’s green, blue and ridden all over? The bike trails by the lake in Vermilion Provincial Park...

Old growth tree on Meares Island, Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks

Tla-o-qui-aht Tribal Parks: A Vision to a Movement

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Did you know those in BC can stay #TribalParks while supporting the protection and restoration of...

Feel the Rush of Port Alberni Waterfalls

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Hike to amazing Port Alberni waterfalls for cool refreshing summer fun, and amazing views! Situated...

Camping at Métis Crossing revives connections

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Camping in a trapper's tent at Métis Crossing transports visitors back to the late 19th century...

Bear safety: know how and when to use bear spray

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If you hike anywhere in Western Canada you should be educated on bear safety and what to do if you...

Culture and conservation intersect in Vancouver Island documentary

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During location scouting for their film Finding Solitude, Jaiden George and Tristan Hinder-Hohlweg...

Hinton Alberta William A Switzer Provincial Park Nordic Cross Country Skiing

Gear up for winter fun in Hinton

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One of delightful side-effects of living in a place where the outdoor activities are endless is that...

Whitecourt Alberta Eastlink Park Snowboarding Skiing

Whitecourt is a happening winter hotspot

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Natanya Gunderson has been a life-long skier – and took up snowboarding at the age of 30 – but she...

Rocky Mountain House Alberta Ice Fishing

Warm up to winter in Rocky Mountain House

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Getting outside on a gorgeous Alberta blue sky winter day for a bit of ice fishing is so much better...

Drayton Valley Alberta SkiNorthAB Nordic Cross Country Skiing

Drayton Valley ranks among best in Alberta for Nordic skiing

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It’s a little-known fact - except to perhaps hard-core Nordic skiers – that Drayton Valley ranks...

Edson Alberta ABWays2Winter Snowshoeing Ice Skating Nordic Skiing

Edson’s got the edge on winter for outdoor family fun

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When Ginette Martin looks out at her acreage near Edson, here’s the lovely scene she may see on a...

Tofino Vancouver Island Biking Beach Jaiden George

Busting Out of the Pandemic Blocks in British Columbia

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Oh, B.C. how we have missed you. During the pandemic, it was hard to enjoy your splendour. Yes, we...