The Edmonton region is in the heart of aspen parkland, where the prairie meets the northern boreal forest. Mixed forests, open meadows, wetlands, small lakes, and hummocky hills create a scenic and adventurous landscape for outdoor recreation, nature escapes, and camping trips. Whether you live in the area and want an escape from the city, or you’re...
Just over an hour southwest of Edmonton, Pigeon Lake is a go-to spot for people looking for an easy escape from the city. The lake is surrounded by sandy beaches, forested campgrounds and quaint lakeside communities. You can camp, boat, fish, hike, and relax by the water without going far from home. Pigeon Lake Provincial Park is one of the most popular places...
Alberta’s Lakeland Region offers abundant campgrounds near quiet lakes and a welcome escape from city life. With dozens of lakes, provincial parks, municipal campgrounds and forested recreation areas, it’s a popular destination for families, paddlers, anglers and anyone looking to slow down for a few days. We’ve visited several campgrounds...
Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is a program from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation designed for women of all ages to learn outdoor skills that will benefit them in a wide range of pursuits. As a women-led business, Northern Explorers supports outdoor education and empowers women to connect with nature, discover rewarding outdoor pursuits, and learn new skills for...
The Icefields Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in the Canadian Rockies, connecting Jasper and Lake Louise via Highway 93. The drive takes you by majestic mountains, turquoise lakes, waterfalls and glaciers. With several viewpoints, trails, campgrounds and sites along the way, you can easily make a day or weekend out of this drive. The Icefields Parkway is...
If you're visiting Gabriola Island with kids, you'll find ideas and tips for planning your trip with this complete three day itinerary.
Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park, just outside of the town of Lac La Biche in Alberta, is one of our favourite provincial parks to visit. The park comprises eight islands, with the largest, called ‘Big Island’, being home to the campground, facilities, developed trails, and beaches. You can drive to the Big Island via a 2.5 km causeway. The island is nearly...
Aaron Provincial Park is located just 15 kilometres east of Dryden in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. A quick turn off the Trans-Canada Highway will bring you to this quiet lakeside park where you’ll discover family-friendly camping, beaches and trails along the shores of Thunder Lake. Whether you live in the area or are passing through, it is worth the stop. This...
Kouchibouguac National Park has always been the first “welcome to the Atlantic Ocean” stop on our trips across Canada from the west. It has shady and peaceful campgrounds, sheltered lagoons and stunning white sand beaches. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty on hiking trails, coastal biking paths and by canoe or kayak. It’s the perfect destination to take an active...
Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the most famous Ontario Parks, especially known for its seemingly endless network of canoe routes. The park spans over 7,635 square kilometres of Algonquin Highlands, boasting dense forests, bogs, rivers and over 1,000 lakes. While canoers and kayakers come for epic backcountry paddling adventures, the park is packed with things to...