Category Archives: Adventure

Guide to Canoeing the Petawawa River (with Video)

I’ve just returned from a four-day trip canoeing the Petawawa River, and let me tell... Read More →

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43 Essentials for a Road Trip (with Printable Road Trip Packing List!)

I am a sucker for a good road trip, whether it’s cruising down the ring... Read More →

Hiking Blisters: How to Prevent and Treat Blisters when Hiking

One of the fastest ways to turn a great hike into a miserable one is... Read More →

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22 Tips for Hiking in the Rain: How to Stay Warm, Dry and Happy

I’m sure we’d all love to wave a magic wand and have excellent weather for... Read More →

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12 Best Day Hikes in South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand hiking is some of the best in the world, and this is especially... Read More →

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North of the Arctic Circle: A Look Inside a Remote Arctic Base Camp

Recently I went hunting on my hard drive in search of one particular photo. I... Read More →

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7 Awesome Day Hikes in Banff National Park

Okay, I know this is going to sound cliche, but I’m still not tired of... Read More →

21 Unique Things to do in Iqaluit, Nunavut + The Ultimate Iqaluit Travel Guide

For a city of just 8,000 people, Iqaluit really punches above its weight. When I... Read More →

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Complete Guide to Hiking the Highland Backpacking Trail in Algonquin

I’ve just come back from three days hiking the Highland Backpacking Trail in Algonquin Provincial... Read More →

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8 Best Shoes for Canoeing – In the Boat and at the Campsite

For me, finding the best canoeing shoes was a lot of trial and error. On... Read More →

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Complete Guide to Hiking & Camping at McCrae Lake

Have you heard about the McCrae Lake Conservation Trail? McCrae Lake was the first place... Read More →

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My First Trip as a Canoe Guide: Lost Gear, Death Threats and More

“Matt, help! HEEEAAALP! I am on the ground! I am stuck!” As Matt, my co-guide,... Read More →

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