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12 Extraordinary Real Life Stories About the Kindness of Strangers

Sometimes all it takes to restore your faith in humanity is a random act of kindness. These 12 real life...


Canada’s 8 Best Apple Picking Spots

Bite into fall with our favourite places to pick the famous fruit that keeps the doctor away.


381 Wildlife and Plant Species Face Extinction in Canada—But It’s Not Too Late to Save Them

More than 200 of these species are only found in the Great White North, meaning that Canada alone has responsibility...


Shania Twain: She’s Still the One

Shania Twain has made it through a painful divorce, self-doubt and a vocal-cord ailment. At 52, she's back—with her first...


Caption Corner – October/November 2017

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10 Unforgettable Adventures for the World-Weary Traveller

Now more than ever, this world is open to the traveller, with destinations exotic and far-flung more accessible than ever....


Meet Alex Honnold, the World’s Most Fearless Rock Climber

Here's what the brain of the world’s greatest free-solo rock climber, Alex Honnold, can teach us about fear.


Island Retreat: My Caribou Light Station Memories

Lake Superior's Caribou Light Station holds a special place in this Ontario resident's heart.

The Great Outdoors: 15 Spectacular Shots Celebrating Summer in Canada

Summer in Canada is never quite long enough, but we manage to make the most of every sun-kissed moment. From...


Alan Doyle: The RD Interview

The musician, writer and proud Newfoundlander on touring Canada, hosting kitchen parties and why he doesn’t give career advice


Chris Hadfield’s Canada: True Patriot Love

To mark Canada’s 150th anniversary, the country’s most beloved space explorer, Chris Hadfield, reminds us there’s no place like home.


TIFF 2017: 4 Underrated Films to Check Out

The 2017 Toronto International Film Festival screened hundreds of movies over a 10-day period. As always, certain films got overlooked....


TIFF 2017: In Conversation with the Cast and Crew of “Stronger”

Director David Gordon Green, screenwriter John Pollono, and actresses Tatiana Maslany and Miranda Richardson tell Reader's Digest Canada about the...


The 5 Books Margaret Atwood Can’t Wait to Read Next

Ever wondered what was next on Margaret Atwood’s personal reading list? We recently bumped into the CanLit icon on a...


How One Canadian Mom Was Inspired to Change the Face of Beauty

Maria Jordan MacKeigan of Edmonton has a very special reason for becoming involved with this nonprofit that encourages advertisers to...


This Non-Profit is Bringing Smiles and Flowers to Lonely Seniors

Floranthropie founder Christine Law brightens seniors’ lives with blooms.


Mike Holmes Reveals the One Mistake All Home Buyers Make

There's no name more synonymous with home improvement than Mike Holmes. The Canadian handyman uses his three decades of experience...

How the Least Bike Friendly City in Canada is Becoming a Cyclist’s Dream

Tired of Edmonton's reputation for being Canada's least bike friendly city, Paths for People founders Conrad Nobert and Anna Ho...


Drama in Real Life: Polar Expedition Gone Horribly Wrong

"In the distance, a wolf howled and Brian Koonoo howled back. Then he made his decision: if he was ever...


Caption Corner – September 2017

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What Is It? – September 2017

Any idea what this mystery object might be? Help out a fellow Our Canada reader and send in your answers!


5 Easy Ways to Host a Michelin Star-Worthy Dinner Party

Chef Patrick Kriss knows what it takes to throw an unforgettable meal. Here are his top five hosting tips to...


My Hometown: Harvey Station, New Brunswick

With fewer than 400 residents, Harvey Station is rich in history and home to many lakes for canoeing, kayaking, fishing,...

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Canada’s Most Beautiful Cottage Retreats

With the arrival of summer's heat and humidity comes the great Canadian pastime—escaping to the cottage. Be spoilt for choice...


Remember Them: Charles Davis

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


The Battle of Dieppe: 75 Years Later

As we mark the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid, the sacrifice of Canadians who fought there will never be...


5 Best Canadian Spots for Multi-Generational Trips

Want to know the secret to planning a successful multi-generational trip? It’s all about location, location, location. Foster a closer...


My Hometown: Harrow, Ontario

Attracting some 80,000 visitors last year, the Harrow Fair stays true to its roots.


54,000 Portraits: One Photographer Captures the Many Faces of Canada

Through his Canadian Mosaic Project, photographer Tim Van Horn of Red Deer, Alta., has woven together 54,000 portraits...