Who doesn’t love a day on the beach? Whether walking, swimming, beach combing, snoozing or setting out on your stand-up paddle board, summers in Canada aren’t complete without a trip to the beach. From oceans, lakes, rivers and parks – here are our tales and tips for the perfect beach day.
Salt Spring Island is a special place. It is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures, rich community and cultural experiences, and charming local spots for eating, shopping and playing. Beautiful beaches, protected forests, clear lakes, farms and a bustling village make travelling to Salt...
Kootenay Lake from Queens Bay Tucked between the Selkirk and Purcell Mountain ranges, Kootenay Lake in British Columbia is ideal for relaxing and nature-focused family spring break. From natural hot springs to laid-back and historic lakeside towns to rocky beaches, waterfall hikes and...
Storm watching in Ucluelet and Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia allows you to experience the mysterious raw power of the Pacific Ocean and its raging storms. Imagine waves growing to 50 feet or higher as they roll close to shore, crashing into rocky cliffs...
The diversity of activities and experiences in Prince Albert National Park makes outdoor adventure possible for every kind of explorer. Beautiful, clear lakes, front and backcountry camping, recreational, natural and cultural learning activities and the vibrant summer village of Waskesiu...
Riding Mountain National Park is an island of wilderness in Manitoba’s southwest corner and part of the Manitoba Escarpment. Surrounded by agriculture, this hill in the prairies was created by glacial scouring. It features grasslands, rolling hills, boreal forests, and wild wetlands. The...
If you have a warm summer day or weekend (or week) near Yorkton, Saskatchewan, you’ll want to spend it at Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park. Its wide sandy beaches look like they belong on a tropical island, not in the middle of the Canadian prairie. Plus, the park has thought of...
Alberta has one of the most diverse landscapes in the country. You’ll find majestic mountain ranges of the Canadian Rockies, ranchlands on the eastern slopes, open prairie and grasslands, wind-sculpted badlands and vast boreal forest in the north. While it’s full of natural wonders...
Shuswap Lake is nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s southern interior. Warm, clear water, beaches, lush forests, parks, vibrant communities and a laid-back vibe make it the perfect destination for a family holiday. Shuswap Lake is in the traditional territories of the...
I hadn’t planned to explore Lake Winnipeg. We were driving home to Alberta after a long road trip out east, and the fastest route was definitely on Trans-Canada Highway 1, south of Winnipeg. When I looked at Google Maps to check our route, I saw the huge expanse of blue dominating most of...