Watching puffins was on our must-do list while exploring Newfoundland this summer, and there is no better and easier place on the island to do so than Elliston. According to Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, the Elliston Puffin Viewing Site just outside the community offers the closest view of puffins, from the land, in all of North America. This Puffin Viewing...
St. John’s, Newfoundland, is one of the most interesting Canadian cities we’ve explored. Canada’s oldest city is known for its lively Maritime culture, colourful row houses and dramatic coastal scenery, and it’s a great landing point for your Newfoundland adventure. We recently travelled to St. John’s, and it exceeded our already high expectations. We were...
Located near the quaint and cozy village of Rossport, Ontario, Rainbow Falls Provincial Park is in an advantageous location to explore Lake Superior’s North Shore. It has a bit of everything that makes a camping trip great, in our opinion, close by. That includes lakeside camping, stunning Canadian Shield scenery, waterfalls, hiking, kayaking in the Rossport...
The Yukon is vast, wild, and full of take-your-breath-away beauty. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, history buff, or adventurous family, this 7-day itinerary from Whitehorse to Dawson City blends outdoor exploration, Indigenous culture, quirky northern charm, gold rush adventure and breathtaking landscapes. This itinerary was initially done with a kid in tow, so...
The Goldensides Hike in Tombstone Territorial Park is one of the best hikes in the park for those who are not venturing into the backcountry. It’s close to the Tombstone Interpretive Centre and campground and is a quick in-and-out with wide open vistas of some of the park’s best scenery. Tombstone Territorial Park is located entirely within the Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin...
Moose Lake is in the heart of Lakeland, an area in northeastern Alberta along the edge of the boreal forest known for its many lakes. You can’t miss Moose Lake on a map, as it looks like a moose head with two arms jutting out to make up the antlers. Though cottages and homes dot the shorelines, large sections of the lake remain wild, including the large...
Dinosaur Provincial Park has some of the most impressive badlands scenery in Canada. It offers the best of the badlands, including flat-topped buttes, sandstone spires, mushroom-capped hoodoos, cactus-lined gullies and the cottonwood glades along the Red Deer River valley. Hiking in Dinosaur Provincial Park is the best way to experience this otherworldly landscape...
Exploring the backcountry with kids opens up a new world of outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you’re hiking, biking or paddling, you can access beautiful wilderness while building lasting memories with your family. Backcountry trips with kids take extra planning and packing, but it is more than doable, and the rewards are worth the effort. Still, kids...
Backcountry Packing Guide for Beginners The mountain snow is thawing, the leaves are blooming, and the birds are singing… which can only mean one thing: it’s hiking season! It’s time to find adventures in the backcountry. For backcountry pros, this means it’s time to dust off the hiking boots, check your sleeping pad for leaks, and mentally prepare to eat a lot...
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 world-class downhill skiing, you’ll have no trouble finding activities the whole...