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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...


Searching for Spirit Bears in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest

Bald eagles cruise the towering cliffs along the shorelines and islands that make up the Great Bear Rainforest. It's also...


Returning to the Rock: A Love Letter to Newfoundland

This travelling family of four found the people and customs of Newfoundland just as colourful as the scenery.


After the Rain: Gorgeous Rainbow Photography From Across Canada

The best part of a thunderstorm? The chance of a spectacular rainbow after it passes! Check out this awe-inspiring gallery...


You Can’t Go Home Again: The Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence

One of the costs of building the St. Lawrence Seaway was a devastating loss of nine Ontario communities—and a significant...


The Hunt For Our Family’s History

Janey Goertzen set out on a mission to explore her father's family tree. What she discovered was a story of...


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My Collection of Queen Elizabeth II Memorabilia

The Queen has always held a special place in this collector's heart.


Hiking Through Prehistory in the Burgess Shale

This gruelling guided hike offers a glimpse of the world-famous fossils of the Burgess Shale in Yoho National Park.

Williams Lake Stampede: Inside British Columbia’s Cowboy Culture

From lassoing calves to bucking broncos, photographer Mike Lane gives us a glimpse into his home province’s love of cowboys.


To Yellowknife, With Love

The people who live in the Land of the Midnight Sun inspire this first-time Yellowknife visitor with their grit and...


This 71-Year-Old and Her Son Went on the Kayak Adventure of a Lifetime

Who needs more collectibles as birthday gifts? Kayaking with whales off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island was the best...


Striking Perspective Photography From Across Canada

These artfully shot photographs prove that perspective is everything.


Gorgeous Green-Hued Photos From Across Canada

From moss-covered forests to the colours of a hummingbird’s plumage, check out these green-themed photos captured by Our Canada shutterbugs.


The Day I Realized What the Love of a Mother Means

Appreciating a mom who showed her love through deeds rather than words.


Check Out This 100-Year-Old Prairie Homestead, Then and Now

If the walls of this house could talk, what stories they would tell...


Home Is Where the Horse Is

A lifelong love of equines runs in this Alberta family.


Hockey Night in Hedley, B.C.

Fond memories of a small but vibrant town and their love of Canada's favourite pastime.

My Traditional Métis Wedding

Love, joy, family and tradition were at the heart of a self-orchestrated Métis wedding that moved everyone in attendance.


Exploring British Columbia’s Salish Sea

Over the years, John A. Barrett of Nanaimo, B.C., has explored this large, diverse area of waterways off the southern...


Welcome to Montreal Canadiens Ave—in the Maritimes

If you visit the Maritimes, as you approach Fredericton, look for the exit to Harvey, and follow that road for...


Memoirs of a Doctor in Small Town Newfoundland

A surgeon reminisces about his time serving the community in beautiful Newfoundland and Labrador.


This is Canada’s Oldest Surviving Warship

Paying tribute to HMCS Sackville, Canada’s oldest warship and the last of its Second World War corvettes.


This Mother and Daughter Took Cute Identical Photos—29 Years Apart

The giant Pysanka egg in Vegreville, Alberta, holds special significance for Monica Clemens and her family.

Can You Get a Tax Credit For Your Staycation?

If you live in Ontario, you may be able to save money on that summer road trip or weekend getaway.


Canadian Collectors: Confessions of an Antique Addict

Finding hidden treasures has been a source of fun for decades.


Toronto’s Best-Kept Bird Watching Secrets

The green spaces of downtown Toronto are atwitter with a thriving population of feathered friends—if you know where to look...


Our Canada Theme Pic Challenge: On the Move

Your mission was to capture Canada "on the move," and you rose to the challenge! Enjoy these 20 photos of...


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20+ Beautiful Blue Jay Photos That Will Inspire You to Invest in a Backyard Feeder

We challenged you to capture these brilliantly coloured birds on camera, and you delivered! Check out this gorgeous gallery of...


Skating on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal

Strapping on ice skates and gliding down Ottawa's Rideau Canal is a Canadian rite of passage. For this writer, it...