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What Is It? – October/November 2013
Rick Merrell of Surrey, B.C., says “I found this tool in a barn in the Kootenays. It seems to be
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Caption Corner – October/November 2013
Liz Hastings of Morriston, Ont., who snapped this shot, writes, “I had no idea turtles could even climb, but whenever
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Special Moments Photo Contest: Phase 3 Winner and Best Of
Thank you to all who entered the final phase of our Special Moments contest. Published in the October/November issue, here...
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Editor Gary’s Trip Westward
In mid-August, OC editor Gary and his wife Aurora flew to Calgary and embarked upon a rollicking rent-a-car road trip...
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13 Ways To Avoid Crowds When Travelling
Get ahead of the crowd! Learn how to steer clear of the tourist throng when traveling the world.
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Top 10 Things To Do in Charlevoix
About 4 hours north-east of Montreal lies Charlevoix, a lovely part of the province sitting pretty between a great semi-circular...
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10 Must-Try Montreal Food Trucks
The street food ban that has kept food trucks out of Montreal since the late '60s is slowly lifting, with...
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Caption Corner – July 2013
Twylla Wall of Prince Albert, Sask. writes, “Lots of chatter in the tree caught my attention. Looks like even birds
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What is It? – July 2013
Sally Smaha of Terrace, B.C., writes, “This item was in a menswear store that my dad purchased back in 1959.
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100th Bruce Stampede
In 2012 a century of stampede tradition was celebrated in Calgary; this year, the tiny hamlet of Bruce, Alta., takes...
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Caption Corner – June/July 2013
Got a catchy caption for this photo? Joadey Jaxen of Vittoria, Ont., writes, “I snapped this photo on Thanksgiving weekend
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What is It? – June/July 2013
Serena Reber of Woking, Alta., writes, “This item is leather with a metal buckle and rings. It measures 11 inches
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Canada’s 9 Best Victoria Day Celebrations
See you later, spring! Summer unofficially arrives during Victoria Day weekend, so get ready for some fun in the sun...
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13 Strange Things You Didn’t Know About Canada
From secret underground labs to UFO landing pads, Canada can be a weird, wild and wonderful place. Here are 13...
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Caption Corner – May 2013
Wilma Johannesma of Victoria shares this adorable shot saying, “My only granddaughter, Cassia, was born just after the family’s husky,
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What is It? – May 2013
Christopher Giroux of Midland, Ont., writes, “I’m not sure what this is-it looks quite old and is made from a
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10 Most Expensive Cities in Canada
Find out which city costs the most (and which ones came pretty close) with this top 10 list of Canada's...
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What Is It? – April/May 2013
Beatrice Wilkinson of Cobble Hill. B.C. writes, “This item looks to be silver-plated and has a patent date stamped on
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Layar Fun: Loons, Geese and the Arts
Have you tried the new layar technology in the April/May issue? With Layar, you can interact with the pages...
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10 Canadian Restaurants Worth Splurging On
Reservations are recommended - and a topped-up savings account, too - for these top picks for gourmet dining from coast...
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Canada’s 10 Strangest, Crudest and Rudest Town Names
Think your town's name is strange? Wait till you get a load of the top 10 strange, crude and rude...
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Caption Corner – March 2013
Roy Parry of Calgary was driving along when he noticed this dog sitting next to a parking sign in Drumheller,
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Canada’s 10 Coolest Ski Hills and Resorts
Hit the slopes, carve some powder and discover Canada's biggest and best ski hills and resorts.
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13 Essential Travel Apps
Join the ranks of savvy travellers and load up your smart phone with these must-have travel apps.
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What Is It? – Feb/March 2013
Dorothy Seibold of Stranraer, Sask., writes, “My husband, Lloyd, likes browsing for unique articles and found this great conversation piece.
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Caption Corner – Feb/March 2013
Agnes Bylsma of Kingston writes, “One summer, my husband, John, and I, with our friends Gary and Audrey, went to
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Canada’s 10 Coolest Winter Festivals
Summer's not the only time to celebrate. Pack your favourite toque and warmest parka for these 10 winter festivals that...
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10 Places in Canada Every Canadian Needs To Visit
Want to find a new Canadian travel destination? Check out these 10 unique and beautiful places waiting to welcome you...