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How Did This Flamingo End Up In the Ottawa River?

Elisha the flamingo wasn't prepared for the cold. But was the rescue crew prepared for Elisha? Enjoy this RD Classic...


Communing with Nature: 9 Animals You Can Find in Prince Albert National Park

Photographing the incredible wildlife in Prince Albert National Park has given amateur photographer Duane Larson of Prince Albert, Sask., a...


Skiing in Quebec? Here are 20 French Phrases You Should Know

Planning on hitting the slopes in Quebec this season? Whether you’re a seasoned ski bum or strictly interested in the...


15 Minutes With Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott

Drew and Jonathan Scott of TV's Property Brothers talk renovation fever, designing love nests and what it's like to (finally!)...


This Woman’s Inspirational Story Will Make You Believe in the Canadian Dream

It's not easy to find a place that's beautiful, diverse and welcoming. But Rie Yamashita, who celebrates her 10th year...


Meet Steven Staryk, the Most Acclaimed Canadian Musician You’ve Never Heard Of

Hailed internationally as a violin virtuoso, chamber musician, concertmaster and teacher, Canada’s Steven Staryk remains largely unknown at home.


The 10 Coldest Places in Canada

It's time to celebrate Canada's love-hate relationship with winter! Beat the chill with these 10 cool facts about the Great...


Qualicum Beach: Welcome to Canada’s Paradise for Seniors

As a surge of baby boomers retire, Qualicum Beach, B.C.—Canada’s most elderly town—is a model of the communities
they’ll...

15 Minutes With Burden of Truth‘s Kristin Kreuk

Actress and proud Vancouverite Kristin Kreuk shares the scoop on her new legal drama, what she's learned since Smallville and...


5 Hilarious (and True) Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Property Brothers

When you’re making a reality TV show, there’s bound to be footage that ends up on the cutting room floor....


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Meet the Culinary Star Who’s Redefining Italian Cooking in Canada

Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco's big—and perpetually hungry—family was the perfect test group for her signature modern twist on classic Italian recipes.


10 Unforgettable Ways to Feel Small Next to Nature

Some of Mother Nature’s most awe-inspiring creations are best seen from a particular vantage point. Here are some of the...


5 Reasons You Must Visit the Leonard Cohen Exhibition in Montreal This Winter

One of the hottest tickets in Montreal this winter is "A Crack in Everything," the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal's...


Great Canadian Photography: Meet the 2017 Share Your Canada Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our annual photo contest—choosing among such amazing entries wasn't easy! Here are the winners, along...


Remember Them: Earl Jewers

Part of an ongoing tribute to honour Canada's war veterans.


Remember Them: Norman Salive

Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.


Caption Corner – January 2018

Share your funny photo and you might see it published in the next issue of Our Canada!

Caption Corner – December/January 2018

Share your funny photo and you might see it published in the next issue of Our Canada!


The Hilarious Story of Stephen Leacock’s Larger-Than-Life Uncle

We've gone into the Reader's Digest Vault to bring you this hilarious and touching story written by famed Canadian humourist...


This Canadian Woman Was Evacuated from London During The Blitz—and Lived to Tell the Tale

As Londoners soldiered on through WWII bombings, many of their children were sent to live in Canada.


Dollar Store Decor: Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault’s DIY Mercury Glass Vases

Add a splash of glamour to your home with this collection of luxe-for-less DIY mercury glass vases


These 4 Photos Will Make You See Canada in an Entirely New Light

Canada is chock full of stunning views and too-beautiful-to-be-real landscapes. These luminous photographs give a little taste of how gorgeous...


This Is the Reason Why Kelowna Has Been Ranked One of Canada’s Greenest Cities

Set along the shore of Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is a city that has many orchards, vineyards, beaches and parks.

A Mysterious Hum Has Been Haunting the Town of Windsor for Years

For years, residents of Windsor, Ont., have been plagued by a spectral noise. So far, nobody’s been able to explain...


Remember Them: Rudy Deutsch

Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.


Remember Them: Leonard James Brown

Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.


Remember Them: Roy Foster

Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.


Caption Corner – November 2017

Share your funny photo and you might see it published in the next issue of Our Canada!


6 Luxurious Train Upgrades You Didn’t Realize You Needed

From complimentary baggage delivery to world-class dining, the perks of riding the rails through the Canadian Rockies can go far...