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10 Fascinating Facts Most People Don’t Know About Tim Hortons
To mark National Donut Day on June 3, we’re highlighting 10 fascinating facts about the iconic brand that landed “Double...
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These Saskatchewan Ghost Towns Are Hauntingly Beautiful
A road trip along Saskatchewan's Ghost Town Trail left me with a lot of questions about the lives of the...
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Nova Scotia’s Best-Kept Bird Watching Secret
The salt marshes along the Atlantic View Trail near Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia are atwitter with dozens of beautiful bird species.
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Ontario’s Farmerettes: The Incredible Story of Canada’s Forgotten Wartime Heroes
When the farm labour shortage was acute during the Second World War, these young women planted, hoed, hand-weeded, thinned, staked,...
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These Love Letters From the 1940s Will Warm Your Heart
He wrote, “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking of our future and honey, I sure like it.” I knew...
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Saving the Newfoundland Pony
Listed as critically endangered, Newfoundland’s only heritage animal is being brought back from the brink one foal at a time.
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Capturing Canada’s Abandoned Places on Video
An adventurous videographer applies his talents to urban exploration, documenting amazing sites before they’re lost forever.
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What Are the Plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Canada?
The celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign are deeply rooted in royal jubilee traditions of the...
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Photographing the Wildlife of the Laurentians From a Kayak
Wildlife photographer Mark Lachovsky communes with nature and captures stunning images—all from his kayak.
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These Sweet Chipmunk Photos Are Sure to Put a Smile on Your Face
We challenged you to capture the cute, quirky antics of chipmunks on camera, and you delivered! Here are 20+ of...
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The Art of Tom Forrestall
Meet a storied Canadian painter who channels his remarkable talents through the medium of egg tempera.
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You’d Never Guess This Unspoilt Wilderness Was Just Outside Montreal
Îles-de-Boucherville National Park provides a welcome opportunity to reconnect with nature.
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This Charity Uses Art to Fight Homelessness
Sketch Working Arts is on a mission to improve the lives of homeless and marginalized youth through creative opportunities.
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Travelling Through Time on Nova Scotia’s Evangeline Trail
More than just a scenic roadway, the Evangeline Trail represents the stories, lore and legacy of this native Nova Scotian's...
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Beautiful Boat Photography From Across Canada
From tall ships to scenic kayak trips, check out this gallery of spectacular boat photography snapped from a dock near...
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What Laundry Day Was Like in the 1930s
Sharing fond memories of what doing the laundry entailed back in the “Dirty Thirties.”
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The Canal That Makes a Capital
Ottawa's Rideau Canal was never used in war, but that doesn't mean it hasn't served a purpose.
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Martha Wainwright’s Fiery Memoir is a Must-Read
The gifted songwriter's new book is a heartfelt and freewheeling tell-all about Canada's most famous folk family.
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In the 1950s, an Adventurous Nurse Took This Horse-Drawn Wagon on a Cross-Canada Trek
Working her way from Ontario to British Columbia was the experience of a lifetime for the "Milk Wagon Nurse."
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10 Incredible Asian-Canadians You Didn’t Learn About in History Class
To celebrate Asian Heritage Month this May, we're taking a look at the remarkable Asian-Canadians who helped shape our country—and...
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25 Spectacular Reasons to Visit Nova Scotia (If You Haven’t Already)
We challenged you to capture the essence of Nova Scotia on camera, and you delivered! From instantly recognizable landmarks to...
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A Visit to The Charming Painted Ladies of Grimsby, Ontario
These colourful themed cottages celebrate everything from whimsical treasures of the sea to sweet cotton candy.
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The Abandoned Barns of Southwestern Ontario
Photographer John Busch of St. Thomas, Ontario, takes us on a tour of the area's abandoned barns.
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Saying Goodbye to My Beloved Horse
Losing this lifelong equine companion was heartbreaking.
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How I Fell in Love with Stargazing
Photographer David Hoskin of Halifax focuses his attention—and his camera—on the heavens.
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20 Adorable Pets From Across Canada
We challenged you to photograph Canada's most adorable pets, and you delivered! Check out these "aww"-worthy shots of our four-legged...
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10 Shots That Will Make You Want to Pack Your Bags For Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Our Canada’s web editor recently took the trip of a lifetime on board the legendary Rocky Mountaineer. One of the...
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Enjoying Early Spring Blooms in Exeter, Ontario
The MacNaughton-Morrison Trail rewards hikers and shutterbugs alike with spectacular glimpses of spring's earliest blooms.
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How Canada Helped Recover One of World War II’s Most Iconic Aircraft
One of the most significant attractions on the USS North Carolina in Wilmington is a restored OS2U Kingfisher. Here's the...