Exploration
They turned their honeymoon into an epic canoe trip from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arctic; 40 years later, Gary and Joanie McGuffin share tales of their adventures together and their advice for young explorers
History
Award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Roy MacGregor discusses the history of the canoe and how it continues to capture the imaginations of people across Canada and beyond
Travel
A visit to Miramichi Canoes in Doaktown, N.B. is a master class in the craft of canoe building and an introduction to life and lore in “The Miramichi”
People & Culture
The painter and graphic designer discusses his roots, his craft — and his new collection of artisan canoe paddles
Travel
A Southern Alberta paddling destination lined with fascinating geological formations and First Nations rock art
People & Culture
For my father and me, these journeys are both personal and political
People & Culture
In this exclusive excerpt from his new book Disappointment River: Finding and Losing the Northwest Passage, author Brian Castner recounts a part of his 2016 journey retracing Alexander Mackenzie's 1789 expedition of the Mackenzie River
People & Culture
Images from an annual odyssey to reclaim tradition and territory in the Pacific Northwest
People & Culture
From boreal forest to the barren lands of the North, the Maskwa Nanook expedition aims to show Canada's remote landscapes to the world
People & Culture
Dan Clark explains the motivation behind going on Arctic paddling expeditions with young children.
History
In this special bonus episode of Explore, canoe expert James Raffan introduces listeners to HBC Governor George Simpson and his unique style of “management by canoe”
Exploration
Explorer and “canoe evangelist” James Raffan reflects on the symbolic importance of the canoe to Canada and his most recent expedition in the Marshall Islands
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