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Travel Better With AZORA Voyages
The pristine beaches and lush rainforests of Latin America tempt the imagination of adventurous travellers craving an escape to the sunny south. Rich in immersive cultural and wildlife experiences, the...
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Desert Detour: Why Osoyoos Is BC’s Family Vacation Surprise
As we crest the hill leading into Osoyoos, I’m struck by a landscape that seems decidedly un-Canadian. Sun-baked earth, prickly pear cacti, and a shimmering lake surrounded by arid slopes create a...
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10 Best Hikes Near Cranbrook You Need to Check Out
Nestled in the heart of the East Kootenay in British Columbia, Cranbrook is the ideal spot to start an outdoor adventure. It is a central point from which you can hit the trail for all ability levels...
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The Happy Camper: Canoe Trip in Opasquia, Part Four
It was a little unnerving to see a bush plane wreckage on the shore of an island just south of where we would be picked up a week from now. Oral history has it that the crash happened back in the...
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15 Ideas for Outdoorsy Fall Dates with Beautiful Autumn Vibes
Autumn is made for love. The brisk chill in the air invites you to cozy up with your adventure buddy. Transforming leaves paint the trees in a tapestry of red. Drizzly raindrops encourage you to share...
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3 Ways to Experience Stunning, Remote Vancouver Island North
Vancouver Island North’s diverse landscape, marked by dramatic coastlines, thick forests and mountainous terrain, creates endless opportunities for outdoor adventures, wildlife encounters and tranquil...
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How To Dress Up Like A Granola For Halloween
With pumpkin spice lattes and candles haunting every brick-and-mortar business, it is time—maybe even too late seeing as many shops have jumped the gun with their Christmas decor—to start brainstorming...
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Acadia National Park Makes for the Best Family Adventures
Acadia National Park is almost 200 square kilometres throughout Mount Desert Island in Northern Maine. Its location on the East Coast provides hiking trails with beautiful coastal views of rugged...
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Sustainable Forests, Sustainable Products: How Canada’s Forest Sector is...
As a born-and-raised British Columbian, respecting nature has been ingrained in me from a very young age. Like many, I grew up camping in BC’s forests. Exploring the outdoors is a favourite pastime and...
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Bear Cubs Killed in Algonquin Sparks Conversation About Nature
Anthropocentric views of nature. All the great nature writers warned us about it. Thoreau, Leopold, Carson. It’s a worldview that considers humans to be the most important thing on Earth. Yet, two bear...
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Solo Adventures: How to Embrace Solitude in the Outdoors
Sometimes, an opportunity comes along that you can’t resist. That was my experience this past September when I landed a coveted spot at the Elizabeth Parker Hut by Lake O’Hara. Tucked away in Yoho...
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Campground Review: Pointe-du-Moulin Offers Spectacular Whalewatching...
Location: Baie-Sainte-Marguerite, Parc National du Fjord-du-Saguenay, Quebec# of Campgrounds: Around 50 vehicle-accessible semi-serviced sites and 15 sites accessible by foot or bikeCost per night:...
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How the Great Outdoors Connects Me to My Heritage
My grandmother’s stories helped me connect to my ancestry when I was younger. To me, Pakistan was a liminal space that existed in my imagination. I’ve never been there, but the stories of my...
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We Found the Best Way to Enhance Hydration: Liquid I.V.
Growing up, we were all told to drink at least eight glasses of water per day. As it turns out, this popular mantra is not a universal scientific fact—the amount of water each person needs per day...
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The Happy Camper: Taking on the Frontenac Challenge, Part 1
I recently moved to the Kingston area in Ontario and I thought what better way to become familiar with the neighbouring woods than to sign up for the onerous Frontenac Challenge: 11 loops and 160 km of...
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Here’s Why You Should Visit Cozy, Beautiful Emerald Lake Lodge
A rustic log cabin sits amongst evergreen trees, reflecting in the greenest lake I’ve ever seen. Toasted marshmallow clouds hover above granite mountains. Raindrops create ripples in the water,...
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The Magic of an Rocky Mountain Road Trip in Autumn
Fog sits heavy on the evergreen trees. Along Highway 1 from Vancouver to Golden, British Columbia, autumn trees glow like yellow sunshine, peeking out amongst dark forest green conifers. Someone took a...
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The Best Scary Campfire Stories
Halloween conjures legends of ghouls and ghosts, mystical monsters and creepy coincidences. It’s an ideal time to trek into the tree-gnarled forest with friends or family for a midnight bonfire (if...
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Find Masks in the Trees on This Unique Trail
Hiking Trail Review: Spirit Trail Loop (Shxwell xá:lh), Harrison Hot Springs, BC Photo credit: Tavis Gilmore Location: East Sector Lands, Harrison Hot SpringsPark here: McCoombs DrivePark hours: 7 a.m....
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The Happy Camper: Taking on the Frontenac Challenge, Part 2
Three stumbles, one big fall, a knee brace, a broken hiking pole and a full bottle of pain medication, but this 60-year-old finally finished the Frontenac Challenge—a total of 11 trail loops or 260...
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