The 50 Funniest Town Names Across Canada
From "Snafu" in the Yukon to Newfoundland's "Happy Adventure," these funny Canadian town names often have fascinating origins.
The Most Iconic Canadian Dishes (and Where to Find Them)
From centuries-old soups to decadent desserts, here's where to find the best Canadian food.
What You Should Know Before Moving to Canada
Moving to Canada can be a bit of culture shock. One recent immigrant shares helpful hints for newcomers.
10 Things You Should Never Say to a Canadian
Canadians have a reputation for being polite and easygoing, but you'll want to avoid these faux pas.
The Most Haunted Places in Canada
From gothic hotels to gruesome battlefields, these spooky sites are the most haunted places in the country.
50 Reasons You’ve Got Winnipeg All Wrong
The capital of Manitoba is an overlooked gem that sparkles with a lively arts scene and destination eateries.
A Native Perspective: The Eye-Opening Artwork of Jim Logan
The Métis artist's work sheds light on the unique—and often difficult—northern Canadian Indigenous experience.
This is What Autumn in Canada Looks Like: 30+ Spectacular Fall Photos
Changing leaves, morning mists, soft evening light and vibrant splashes of colour—autumn in Canada is a dream season for shutterbugs...
A Love Letter to Wabasca
While the small Northern Alberta hamlet is figuring out its future, the birds and animals will always come back to...
This is the Wettest Place in Canada
Got your umbrella handy? This remote Canadian destination holds the North American record for precipitation—seven metres of rain per year!
Great Canadian Legends From the Rocky Mountains
Over the years, the soaring peaks of the Canadian Rockies have inspired tall tales—tales that tend to grow taller each...
Road Trip Diaries: Travelling Across Canada With Two Dogs and a Cat
The true test of a relationship is to take it on the road!
10 Canadian Collectors Share Their Quirky Collections
From vintage cameras to model trains and (almost) everything in between, these Our Canada readers capture their most cherished collections.
A Love Letter to Ladner, B.C.
For this longtime visitor, the quaintness of Ladner, B.C., isn't something a tourist board dreamt up. Instead, the village feels...
This Was the Worst Tornado in Canada’s History
The terrifying "Black Friday Tornado" swept through Edmonton on July 31, 1987, leaving 27 dead and 600 injured.
This City is the Most Average Place in All of Canada
London, Ontario—mid-sized, multi-ethnic, and very, very ordinary—is where major corporations go to test new products. This is what it’s like...
Here’s the Fall Forecast Across Canada, According to AccuWeather
Meteorologists give us a sneak peek at Canada’s fall forecast for 2021, from coast to coast.
10 Most Famous Shipwrecks in Canadian History
From doomed Arctic expeditions to disastrous maiden voyages, these tragic shipwrecks have become the stuff of legend.
Incredible Candid Photography From Across Canada
We challenged you to share your best candid photography, and you delivered! These spur-of-the-moment snaps showcase life at its...
The Secret of Wild Bill Peyto’s Cabin
If you've been to Banff National Park, you've seen the face of Wild Bill Peyto staring out from the welcome...
Dream Weaver: The Compelling Artwork of Kalum Teke Dan
The Blackfoot artist's work is a visually striking, contemporary take on Indigenous culture and traditions, typically underscored by a sense...
Adventures in Atlantic Canada
A New Brunswick family discovers the bright side of pandemic restrictions by exploring the natural beauty in their neck of...
Oh, What a Summer! Your Best Canadian Cottage Photography
It's never easy to say goodbye to the lazy, hazy days of summer! We're reliving the happy memories with this...
Hiking the Mantario Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park
A five-day hike allowed this family to disconnect from the world and connect with one another.
30+ Stunning Sunset Pictures That Will Take Your Breath Away
If you’re a fan of one of the greatest spectacles nature has to offer, finish (or start!) your day...
Childhood Memories of an Amazing Adventure
For a young Dutch boy, crossing the Atlantic by ship was an unforgettable experience, one of many that followed...
The Worst Natural Disasters in Canadian History
Storms, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and even a volcanic eruption—Mother Nature has wreaked some impressive destruction throughout Canadian history. We rounded...
A Salute to Canada’s CF Snowbirds
Recalling the day excited anticipation turned to deep despair and grief.
6 Reasons You Need to Visit MacGregor Point Provincial Park
This all-season park on the shores of Lake Huron provides a perfect escape for nature lovers.
Life Lessons I Learned From My Dog
If only we as humans could live our lives in such a pure state as my beloved mongrel, Trout.