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Carol Off: The RD Interview

Veteran journalist Carol Off on global conflict, gender politics and becoming part of the story. This interview was originally published...


20+ Funniest Quotes from Kim’s Convenience

The CBC comedy based on Ins Choi’s award-winning play has resonated with viewers for its heartfelt representation of Asian-Canadian stories...


A Deadly Snowstorm

On December 13, 2010, hundreds of motorists were trapped by a blinding snowstorm, which shut down a 30-kilometre stretch of...


Riding the Rails: In Praise of Trains

Despite changes over the years, train travel still holds great appeal.


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40 Incredible Things To Do in Calgary

Calgary’s got more to offer than cold winters and cowboys. In fact, the largest city in Alberta boasts some of...


15 Amazing Places You’ve Taken Our Canada Magazine

Money, boarding passes, passport, a copy of Our Canada magazine... Have you packed the essentials for your far-flung destination? These...


10 Picture-Perfect Moments Onboard Rocky Mountaineer

Venturing deep into the some of the most stunning scenery in the world, a journey onboard the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer...


My First Muslim Christmas

For our family's first December in Canada, my parents arranged a special surprise from Santa.

These People Faced a Certain Death—and Lived to Tell the Tale

When faced with certain death, it takes bravery, determination—and plenty of luck. The stories of four people who lived to...


A Close Encounter With a Coyote

Often maligned by governments and farmers, coyotes serve a valuable purpose in nature.


Welcome to Argyle, Manitoba: Home to the Canadian Flag Collection

Thought to be the second largest collection of flags in the country, the Canadian Flag Collection in Argyle, Manitoba, boasts...


Winter Fun: A Heartwarming Gallery of Canadians Enjoying the Great Outdoors

There's plenty of winter fun to be had across Canada—just take a look at these sweet shots of Canadians enjoying...


How to Choose the Right Charity to Support

’Tis the season of giving. Here are 14 Canadian non-profits that need your help.


Larger Than Life: 15 Incredible Photos of Big Things Across Canada

We asked you to capture the country’s biggest things—and you delivered. From super-sized roadside attractions to enormous rock formations, these...


Coming to Canada: Life Has Come Full Circle

Many people decide to come to Canada. But how many make that big move twice?


How to Take Stunning Silhouette Photos in the Wild

Working with available shade will help you to create some stunning silhouettes when photographing nature, especially when optimal light conditions...


20 Heartwarming Photos of Canadian Christmas Traditions Across the Country

From New Brunswick to British Columbia, Our Canada readers showed us how they celebrate the most wonderful time of the...

This Random Act of Small Town Kindness Will Warm Your Heart

After a photo negative was found in a secondhand suitcase, the residents of Almonte, Ontario, stopped at nothing to get...


These Magical Photos of Frozen Bubbles Will Take Your Breath Away

Creating beautiful bubbles of ice and capturing them in photographs makes for a magical winter pastime.


This is What a Northern Ontario Winter Looks Like

Photographer Richard Main of Thunder Bay, Ontario, digs deep to discover the hidden joys of winter.


Nature’s Most Spectacular Light Show: What It’s Like to See the Aurora Borealis

Yellowknife is one of, if not the best, location in the world for viewing the Northern Lights.


This is What It’s Like Photographing Wildlife in the Dead of Winter

A dedicated shutterbug shares his experiences enduring the cold to photograph wildlife in its natural habitat.


Band on the Run: Photographing the Wild Horses of Alberta

For more than 250 years, Sundre, Alberta, has been home to roaming wild horses, known as “the Wildies.”

This Is What It’s Like Photographing Baby Seals in the Magdalen Islands

Îles de la Madeleine (Magdalen Islands) is the perfect spot to observe harp seals in winter.


Exploring Lake Superior’s Slate Islands

From a truly spectacular show of the Northern Lights to its charming lighthouse, the Slate Islands reward the adventurous traveller...


Check Out This Canadian’s One-of-a-Kind Pottery Creations!

Despite years of experience as an artisan, Alison Dikland never plans, weighs or measures her creations. The result? Unique works...


Canada’s Most Beautiful Lighthouses

We challenged you to capture Canada's most beautiful lighthouses on camera, and you delivered! From instantly recognizable landmarks to humble...


A Truckload of Memories: The 1935 Maple Leaf

To some, that 1935 Maple Leaf was a decrepit old relic. To Ken Skjonsby, it was an old friend.


These Pandemic Pet Adoption Stories Will Warm Your Heart

Over the past year, an unprecedented number of Canadians opened their homes—and their hearts—to new friends. Here are just a...