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Adventure, Ontario, Partner Content

8 Can’t-Miss August Events in the Ottawa Valley

From whitewater paddling and mountain biking to trail running and family-friendly fun, these eight events showcase the best of the Ottawa Valley’s Water and Dirt Festival.

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Adventure, Nunavut, Partner Content

Northern Escape: Your Guide to Exploring Nunavut’s Territorial Parks

Have you been to the largest and northernmost territory in Canada?

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Adventure, Partner Content, Quebec

Ontario Adventurers, We Found Your Next Epic Trip

This Quebec destination is a wild Canadian escape where nature reigns supreme.

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Adventure, Ontario, Partner Content

Don’t Miss the Ottawa Valley’s Wildest Outdoor Summer Festival this August: Water and Dirt

Whether you seek adventure, education or just a good time, you’ll find it in the Ottawa Valley from August 1 to 16.

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Canada on a Whim: How to Stay Road-Trip Ready for Last Minute Adventures

Be ready for unexpected road trip adventures with the right steps.

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Adventure, Partner Content, Quebec

This Is Canada’s Most Underrated Adventure Hub

Lakeside cabins, mushroom foraging, forest inns and other sites to explore in Quebec’s most underrated outdoor hub.

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Adventure, Partner Content, Summer, Water sports

Finding His Line: Jimmy Martinello on Adventure, Family and Knowing When to Turn Back

Kids don’t float. That’s why this PFD from iconic Canadian brand Mustang Survival is a summer must-have for my family.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Partner Content

Your Best BC Summer Adventure Starts at Kootenay Lake

Summertime is for swimming, and there’s no better place.

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Adventure, Partner Content, Travel

An Epic, Meaningful Nature-Based RV Trip in a Place You Wouldn’t Expect

Life is too short for ordinary days. Live More Floridays: slow down, reconnect with nature and experience more meaningful moments.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Partner Content

The Best Place for Spring Adventures on Vancouver Island

Visit Port Hardy for the best outdoor adventures before the summer crowds arrive.

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Adventure, Partner Content, Podcast

We Spoke to an Outdoor Expert—And Found New Hampshire

Within New Hampshire, visitors revel in a wonderland of mountains, forest, lakes and seacoast…

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Adventure, Camping Gear, Gear, Partner Content

MEC’s 2 Kilo Project Redefines What You Really Need in the Backcountry

With its new 2 Kilo Project, MEC brings you the Charlie 32L UL Pack, its lightest and most functional pack yet.

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Adventure, Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia, Partner Content

Halifax’s Wellness Expo Is Back for Your Ultimate Spring Reset

The Halifax Health and Wellness Show is all about softening your transition into a healthier, better you.

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Adventure, Partner Content, Wildlife

Vancouver Island’s Best Kept Secret

Telegraph Cove is widely known as the whale watching capital of British Columbia, and for good reason.

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Adventure, British Columbia, Partner Content

Find Your Own Path in Greater Vernon, the Official Trail Capital of BC

Hike, bike and more in the Official Trail Capital of BC

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Adventure, Hiking, Partner Content, Trails

The World’s Longest Recreational Trail is in Canada—Here’s How to Explore it

The Trans Canada Trail stretches nearly 30,000 kilometres, earning the title of the world’s longest recreational multi-use trail network.

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Adventure, Partner Content, Travel

Cultures Combine and Adventures Abound in This Unassuming Texas Town

Laredo offers warmth without overwhelming crowds, culture without pretence and outdoor activity without pressure.

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Best RV Mattresses in Canada 2026

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Adventure, British Columbia, Partner Content

Spring in Fernie, BC is Synonymous with Adventure

In Fernie, BC, spring is a special season. At lower elevations you’ll find clear trails, a surging river and sunny …

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Adventure, Gear, Partner Content

Skip the Sleeping Bag: Why a Hotcore Ultralight Down Quilt is the Best Choice for Your Next Overnight Hike

This smart gear item eliminates that ineffective, unnecessary bottom layer of sleeping bags.

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  • 8 Can’t-Miss August Events in the Ottawa Valley
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    8 Can’t-Miss August Events in the Ottawa Valley

  • Expert Advice from a Canadian Adventurer: Bad Trips are the Best
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    Expert Advice from a Canadian Adventurer: Bad Trips are the Best

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