David & Leah Jackson have documented their two month, 1300 k.m. journey to Hudson Bay. In 2021, Leah and I dehydrated 60 days of food and set off to paddle north for Hudson Bay. Life in so many mysterious ways lead to the trip, a mixture of photojournalism, hard travelling, and myriad expeditions led us to the idea, it's funny how that happens. We got skinny, the going was really tough but was broken up by deep satisfaction, joy, and contempt. We went up rivers and down others, across lakes and through dry creeks. Sometimes we found old trails, other times we didn't. In any case, we were ..read more

Ontario Parks has announced that they are hosting an open house to discuss their upcoming brand new provincial park, Big Wind… Join us to learn about the steps to creating the first new full-service operating provincial park in 40 years at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park! We will be presenting the preliminary management plan, boundary expansion proposal, project details and explaining next steps during this informative open house. All are welcome! The event is May 4th, 2024 at the Bracebridge Quality Inn from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Stay connected with Ontario Parks by following them on Facebook, I ..read more

The Friends of Wabakimi have announced that they are hosting a photo and video contest for 2024 and the theme of the contest is “Explore Wabakimi!”. The photos & videos should highlight the wildlife, camp life, challenges and/or natural beauty encountered when paddling in Wabakimi Provincial Park or the surrounding Crown lands.​ We know you can't wait to get back out there and paddle your way through the Wabakimi park and Crown Land area!  So load up your camera along with your gear and get out there!  We want to see your best photos and videos! Photo/video content must be ..read more

The Annual Buyer’s Guide for 2024 of Paddling Magazine is on the newsstands. In this issue... Annual buyers guide Greatest kayaking expeditions of the century (so far) World’s First Flying Canoe What Tom Petty taught us about kayaking The future of mandatory PFD laws Canoeist survives underwater gunfight Bizarre superstitions of pro kayakers Make portaging great again The truth behind electric SUPs And more... Paddling Magazine Buyer’s Guide is $16.95 at your local newsstand and $3.99 on the iOS App Store and the Android Store. Traversing's  ..read more

B.C. hiker Taryn Eyton runs the fantastic site Happiest Outdoors, which is a great resource for all your backpacking questions and inspiration. Her first book, Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia was just as it is described… ‘a one-stop resource for backpackers’ and now she has released her second book, Backpacking on Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is home to legendary backpacking routes, and this expertly researched book takes you to the best of the best, whether you’re looking for a weekend trip to a mountain peak, a multi-day adventure to a secluded beach, or an easy day trip ..read more

B.C. hiker Taryn Eyton runs the fantastic site Happiest Outdoors, which is a great resource for all your backpacking questions and inspiration. Her first book, Backpacking in Southwestern British Columbia was just as it is described… ‘a one-stop resource for backpackers’ and now she has released her second book, Backpacking on Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is home to legendary backpacking routes, and this expertly researched book takes you to the best of the best, whether you’re looking for a weekend trip to a mountain peak, a multi-day adventure to a secluded beach, or an easy day trip ..read more

If you’re looking for something to occupy your kiddo on the drive to the campsite (or at the campsite itself), check out this great colouring pages… Here’s a nice camping related one from REI. It’s available in both a printable .PDF and a .png for colouring on digital devices. Parks Canada also has a pile of them with Parka taking part in all sorts of activities. Know of any other camping/canoeing related colouring pages? Let us know ..read more

The 2024 Ottawa Outdoor & Adventure Travel Show is April 20th and 21st at the Nepean Sportsplex. See presenters and vendors in the following areas… Canoeing and kayaking Whitewater in rafts, canoes and kayaks, SUPs Camping and Expedition Trip experts Hiking & Trekking Outdoor Clubs Wilderness Survival skills, gear and rides Ecotourism & conservation Nutrition & health, Volunteer organizations There’s free admission and free parking this year. Stay connected with the Ottawa Outdoor + Adventure Travel Show by following them on Facebook ..read more

Swedish tool maker Hultafors has announced a new versatile axe that can handle a wide range of challenges during a day in the forest. The Dvardala Hunting and forest axe (Made at Hults Bruk) features… Hand forged from Swedish carbon dioxide neutral axe steel. Semi-straight edge with a Scandinavian grind – polished, razor sharp and ready to use straight away. 440 mm long (17 inches) wooden handle of linseed oil-treated American hickory. The head is secured with both a wooden wedge and a steel ring wedge. Sheath made of vegetable tanned Swedish grain leather. Hultafors also announce ..read more

Campsite reservations for Northwest Territories Parks are opening this Friday, April 16th, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST. In conjunction with the opening day you will also get to try their new user-friendly reservation system. If you’re planning on booking a site on opening day (be sure to check out the entire list of opening dates) it might be worth your while to get acquainted with the system’s new features, and set up your new user account. Booking information from your existing NWT Parks account will not transfer over to the new system. If you are interested in past reservations, please visit you ..read more