Canadian Wildlife on Camera: Photographing Deer in Rutting Season
Nature rarely gets more dramatic than during rutting season. It brings out the animal in male deer, and presents an opportunity that Canadian photographer John McCracken simply can't refuse.
What It’s Like Kayaking with Humpback Whales in the Johnstone Strait
Whitewater kayaking is even more exhilarating when you share the adventure with your dad.
Meet the Woman Who’s Saving Asia’s Elephants
Lek Chailert started with a humble goal: rescue one abused bull. Now, she's the head of an international non-profit with...
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.”
How This Former Teacher is Helping to Combat Shark Fishing
A snorkelling trip inspired Kathy Xu's innovative solution to the shark fishing crisis: Ecotourism.
How to Attract More Birds to Your Backyard
The best ways to lay out the welcome mat for our fine feathered friends.
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...
What Everyone Gets Wrong About Ticks
These common misconceptions could put your health at risk.
Biking the Okanagan Rail Trail
A two-hour e-bike rental proved the perfect introduction to this breathtaking slice of B.C. wilderness.
A Brutal Alligator Attack Was Just the Beginning of His Three-Day Ordeal
Critically injured, and repeatedly stalked by the gator, could Eric Merda navigate his way out of the treacherous Florida swampland?
A Close Encounter With a Bull Moose
Hiking through Waterton Lakes National Park, you never know what surprises nature will have in store...
Why the Common Loon is Anything But Common
A few fun facts and features about one of Canada's most iconic birds.
Gorgeous Garden Photography From Across Canada
From lush landscaping to winged visitors, the colours in this gallery of Canadian garden photography are truly a feast for...
A Passion for Wildlife Photography
Our country is chock full of incredible wildlife, you just have to get out and look for it!
A Visit From This Bright Yellow Bird is a Sure Sign of Spring
It’s not every day that a yellow warbler visits your backyard!
Drama in Real Life: Rogue Bear on the Rampage
A tragic true story of heroism in the face of horror from the Reader's Digest archives, originally published in 1999.
The Best Bird-Watching Spot in Every Province
Canada's most avid bird-watchers reveal 10 locations where our feathered friends can be found in abundance.
If You Spot a Large White Bird in the Okanagan This Spring, It’s Probably One of These
You'd never think these winged wonders would venture this far north, but they're actually a common sight in the skies...
Wild Horse Adventures in High River, Alberta
Photographing these incredible creatures was at the top of Norma Van Alstine’s bucket list.
These Canadian Critters Were Ready For Their Close-Ups!
Canada boasts an amazing abundance of wildlife, but it’s rare to find them as perfectly-posed as they were for these...
If You’ve Never Seen a Baby Lynx Before, Get Ready to Say “Aww!”
Capturing a few photos of this adorable baby lynx on a weekend road trip was a thrill for these wildlife...
These Monogamous Animals Stay Together For Life
We can all learn a lesson in relationships from these loving animal couples.
This Family Raised a Baby Canada Goose for a Year—20 Years Later, It Returned Home
When two adult Canada geese left their gosling behind, a human family stepped in to raise him. Many years later,...
10 Places to See Before They Disappear
Several of your dream destinations are in danger of disappearing...
Majestic Horse Pictures From Across Canada
It's been said that to ride on a horse is to fly without wings. This gallery of original photography captures...
Birds of the Canadian Winter
Winter is prime-time for bird-watchers—and shutterbugs who share a passion for capturing these winged wonders on camera.
As a Child of Toronto, I Was Used to Raccoons. Elk, On the Other Hand…
A close encounter with Rocky Mountain wildlife was proof that I would always be a city girl.
Birds of the Grey-Bruce
It’s with good reason bird-watchers flock to the shores of Lake Huron.
Winged Wonders: Beautiful Canadian Birds Captured on Camera
Whether they're perched at the backyard feeder or soaring high in an azure sky, our fine feathered friends always make...
Immersed in Alberta’s Natural Beauty
Exploring the prairie grasslands of the Kleskun Hill Natural Area.
What to Do With Your Pumpkins After Halloween
Instead of tossing those jack-o'-lanterns in the trash, put them to good use in your home and garden.
