Explore Magazine

Canada's number-one outdoor adventure publication. 42 years strong!

A NEW JOURNEY

Explore Magazine

THE BEST OF CANADA’S OUTDOORS

NORTHERN BC AND THE YUKON • An RV road trip through Canada’s Northwest fulfills a bucket-list fantasy—and proves the journey really is the destination

YOUR NEXT SPRING READ • With more rescues every day, this book teaches the science of hiking safety

10 OF THE BEST ISLANDS IN CANADA • With the world’s longest coastline, it’s no surprise that Canada is home to some truly spectacular islands

THE BEST ONTARIO PADDLE ROUTES FOR RV CAMPERS • Camp is where you park it and paddle out

RUN TO HIKE • Versatile gear for both runners and hikers

Coming Home • As a Métis woman, I found freedom and belonging through Indigenous-led outdoor experiences

Paul Verchere • The first person to circumnavigate Vancouver Island on a SUP

Not Taxing Enough • Why a small surcharge on outdoor gear is a great idea

Overcrowded and Commercialized • Is Banff simply a tourism cash cow?

How to Be Canadian • None of these moments will get me my Canadian citizenship, but all gave me home

RETURNING TO BERG LAKE • Five years ago, the Berg Lake Trail disappeared. In 2025, I hiked the renewed trail.

Life lost, legacy created • How a drowning tragedy helped save outdoor education in Canada.

Big River Solitude • A solo kayak trip down the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories.

SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS (AND TRAILHEADS) IN TAIWAN • Why isn’t one of the world’s most mountainous countries more well known for outdoor adventures?

RESPECTFUL WILDLIFE

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