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The World’s 10 Greatest Hikes

Get ready to book your trail pass: these breathtaking hikes are worthy of every adventurer's bucket list.

Highlights of Haliburton: A Whirlwind Tour of This Cottage Country Gem

Sculptures, waterfalls and pristine wilderness contribute to the allure of Ontario's Haliburton Highlands.


10 National Parks Every Canadian Needs to Visit

These national parks, one from each province, offer unique and awe-inspiring takes on “the great outdoors.”


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10 Great Day Trips From Edmonton on One Tank of Gas

Whether you’re a born-and-bred Edmontonian or a visitor looking to make the most of your vacation, these day trips outside...


The Best Wildlife Experience in Every Province

From walking with the world’s largest land-based predator to marvelling at adorable little puffins, these breathtaking wildlife encounters are worth...

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The 10 Best Hiking Trails Across Canada

Lace up your hiking boots and get reacquainted with the greatest outdoors Canada has to offer.


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The Best Bike Trail in Every Province

Not only is cycling fantastic exercise, it also presents the opportunity to see pristine parts of the country you can't...

Biking the Okanagan Rail Trail

A two-hour e-bike rental proved the perfect introduction to this breathtaking slice of B.C. wilderness.


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Canada’s Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders

These sights will take your breath away—and stay with you for the rest of your life.


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20 Gardening Shortcuts That Save Time, Money and Effort

Maintaining a beautiful garden is a lot of hard work, but you can labour more efficiently—and put less strain on...


The Best Place to Watch the Sunset in Every Province

These bucket list destinations deliver Canada’s most impressive sunset views—no Instagram filter required.

The Best Way to Cut the Lawn, According to Pro Landscapers

Follow this three-step plan for a yard that’s the envy of your neighbours—and a total breeze to maintain.


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The Best Mosquito Repellent Plants

...And more DIY strategies to keep mosquitoes away this summer.


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The Most Beautiful Botanical Garden in Every Province

Join our (virtual!) garden tour of brilliant blossoms and lush landscaping.


The Coolest Snowman Pictures From Across Canada

What better way to beat winter's chill than to build a snowman? Check out this sweet gallery of Frosty and...


Happy Memories of Sledding in the ’40s

Recalling the fun and adventure of childhood winters in Holland, Manitoba.

The Easy Way to Melt Ice You Never Knew About (Hint: It’s Not Salt!)

No rock salt? No problem! Here’s how to avoid slipping and sliding on your driveway this winter.


Birds of the Grey-Bruce

It’s with good reason bird-watchers flock to the shores of Lake Huron.


Is a Heated Driveway Worth the Expense?

Our home experts weigh the pros and cons of radiant heating slabs.


The Best Outdoor Skating Rink in Every Province

Ice skating is one of most invigorating ways to embrace Canada's frosty winter landscape. Lace up your skates to glide,...


Canoeing Through Eastern Ontario’s Backcountry Wilderness

Crotch Lake, in North Frontenac Park Lands, Ontario, offers the ideal, remote paddle-in camping getaway.


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10 Home Remedies For Poison Ivy You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

These home remedies for poison ivy can help relieve itching and reduce the chance that the rash might spread to...


Discovering Quebec’s Reford Gardens

More than just flowers, the lush green oasis of Reford Gardens has something for everyone.


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Exploring Ontario’s Beautiful Grey Bruce Region

Sylvain Champagne of Southampton, Ontario, takes us on a photographic tour of the famed Grey Bruce area of the province.


This is What Winter in Ottawa Looks Like

With camera in hand, Paula Brown plays tourist in her own city, capturing the breathtaking beauty of winter in Ottawa.

Exploring the Scarborough Bluffs on Lake Ontario

For more than 50 years, the Scarborough Bluffs have held a special place in my heart.


This Photographer Spent Months Bonding With a Spectacular Canada Lynx

Imagine bonding with and photographing a Canada lynx in the wild. With plenty of patience and respect for the privacy...


12 Ways to Stay Warm While Socializing Outdoors During COVID-19

Patio heaters may be sold out across Canada, but that doesn't mean socially-distanced outdoor visits should leave you in the...


10 Great Tips for Winter Grilling

Why mothball your grill for winter when there are so many perks? Just think—there are no pesky bugs, and you...


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Your Best “In the Backyard” Photography

We challenged you to capture the action in your own backyard, and you delivered! From to feathered friends to beautiful...


The Scientific Reason You Are (Or Aren’t) a Mosquito Magnet

Constantly swarmed by mosquitoes? Here's why.