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The untold story of the Canadian Mayflower and the birth of New Scotland
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The untold story of the “Canadian Mayflower:” A family roots journey in Nova Scotia
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Manitoba: Canada’s heart is calling
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Photos: The wild, wonderful landscapes of western Newfoundland
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10 things you absolutely must do in New Brunswick – according to my two-year-old
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The Abbot Pass hut, an iconic mountain refuge, is dismantled — due to climate change
Built by Swiss guides high on the Continental Divide, a storied refuge will be dismantled just months ahead of its 100th birthday, a casualty of our warming planet
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“Going the right direction on the path” ʔapsčiik t̓ašii trail opens in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Supporting a variety of activities, this 25-kilometre trail is paved along its entirety, making it accessible for cyclists, dog walkers and anyone looking for an escape into nature
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8 amazing places to visit for epic views of the Canadian Rockies
You don’t have to spend days hiking up and down steep slopes to make the most of your mountain experience. Check out our picks for the most scenic and accessible spots in the Canadian Rockies.
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4 of the best spots for stargazing in Western Canada
Astronomer and author Alan Dyer shares his favourite places in Alberta and Saskatchewan to escape the city lights and take in the wonders of the night sky
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One-day itinerary for Point Pelee National Park
Canada’s southernmost point is home to monarchs, fox snakes and fantastic views
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Thaidene Nëné: Land of the ancestors
The new Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories is the heart of sacred Denesǫłiné homeland and a prophesied final refuge of clean water and ecological integrity in North America
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The Mingan Archipelago: A land shaped by time
Raised from the sea, sculpted by tides and winds, the ever-changing Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve protects colossal monoliths and myriad species
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12 Canadian photographers share the nature they love
We asked some of Canada’s most accomplished photographers why they dedicate their time to capturing images of nature. Here’s what they said.
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The Banff zodiac
Follow the footsteps of Banff’s iconic wildlife to 12 must-do experiences in Canada’s most beloved mountain retreat
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Losing the crowds in Banff
If real solitude is what you seek, block off four or five days and head for the Front Ranges in one of Canada’s most popular parks
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Nine things to discover in the Thousand Islands
From outdoor adventure to world-class theatre, here are nine reasons to plan a getaway to the Thousand Islands
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Parks Canada to take ‘nature first’ approach to managing national parks
Responding to feedback from Canadians, environment minister Catherine McKenna promised a renewed focus on science and conservation for Canada's protected places
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As Banff’s famed wildlife overpasses turn 20, the world looks to Canada for conservation inspiration
The innovative structures are heralded for having opened migration corridors and saved countless animals from vehicle collisions
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Canadian students learn to camp on Parliament Hill
With its Learn to Camp program, Parks Canada is helping urban Canadians experience the great outdoors
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Photos: Exploring the Torngat Mountains, a place of spirits
Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence Michelle Valberg offers a glimpse at her journey to Torngat Mountains National Park in Labrador
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter awarded Lawrence J. Burpee medal
Medal honours the former President's role in expanding the U.S. national parks system and work with Habitat for Humanity
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Photos: West Texas
From the beauty of Davis Mountains State Park to the legacy of Big Bend National Park, Javier Frutos captures the parks of the Lone Star state
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Hot springs return to Haida Gwaii
Three years after an earthquake mysteriously made the island’s hot springs disappear, hope returns to the national park
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