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Satisfy your wanderlust with travel guides to faraway places and must-see attractions right at home. From handy tips to inspirational itineraries, we’ll help you get wherever you want to go—safely and in style.

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10 Real Travel Disasters That Could Happen to You

The world is an amazing place, and travelling is a great way to expand your horizons. But these vacations went...


10 Spectacular Places to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset

Vintage wall art is great and all, but what if the backdrop to that special activity was the most perfect...


My Hometown: Harrow, Ontario

Attracting some 80,000 visitors last year, the Harrow Fair stays true to its roots.


54,000 Portraits: One Photographer Captures the Many Faces of Canada

Through his Canadian Mosaic Project, photographer Tim Van Horn of Red Deer, Alta., has woven together 54,000 portraits...


What Is It? – August/September 2017

Any idea what this mystery object might be? Help out a fellow Our Canada reader and send in your answers!


13 Travel Tips Canadian Park Rangers Want You to Know

Our country's parks offer great hikes, relaxing beaches and beautiful views. With summer just around the corner, make the most...


Commit These Phrases to Memory Before You Travel to a Foreign Country

Being able to communicate, especially in emergency conditions, can save a trip and an experience from falling apart, super quickly.


7 Ways to Upgrade Your Canadian Rockies Vacation

Sometimes you’ve just got to treat yourself! For an experience that matches the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies, add these...

Why I Choose to Celebrate Canada’s 150th

Tim Mohan is an Aboriginal artist whose work was showcased in the April-May 2017 issue of Our Canada. Here, he...


A Centennial Scrapbook: Remembering the Magic of Expo 67

With 62 nations attending, Expo 67 is considered the most successful World's Fair of the 20th century. Kathy McAlpine looks...


7 Smart Tricks to Prevent Constipation While Travelling

From changes in mealtime to new foods and unfamiliar bathrooms, here are a few tricks on how to plan for...


10 Best Places for Nature Watching in Canada

Canada has one of the world's most diverse and fascinating ecosystems. From whale watching in Victoria to exploring the remains...


13 Things You Didn’t Know About Canada Day

Canada is looking pretty good for 150! But how well do you know our country? Regardless of your knowledge, here...


5 Canadian UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Need to Visit

While Canada is filled with natural wonders, it takes an extra gear for a park, mountain or waterway to be...


How One Family Fled the Soviet Union and Found Freedom in Canada

Fleeing persecution in the USSR, this Mennonite preacher and his family found freedom on these welcoming shores.


Remember Them: Eugenie Marie Francoeur Turner

Part of a continuing special tribute to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary.


Canada 150: Your Greatest Canada Day Photography

What better way to wish our country a happy 150th birthday than to share these patriotic photos snapped by fellow...

6 Must-See Destinations Throughout Canada

Looking to take a quintessentially Canadian trip or recommend one to a foreign visitor? Here are six of the most...


5 Stunning Canadian Rockies Sights You Need to See by Train

Got a “been there, done that” feeling about the Canadian Rockies? Maybe you need to look at them from a...


The Fascinating History Behind Montreal’s Diverse Neighbourhoods

The city’s 375th anniversary highlights its diverse neighbourhoods and communities.


My Hometown: Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland

Having travelled and lived in many other parts of Canada, home will always be that "little place down by the...


7 Fascinating Cultural Dances from Around the World

One of travel's great joys is the opportunity to learn more about a place and a people, and dance is...


The Real Reason Men Hate to Ask for Directions, According to Science

Men tend to follow their gut instinct. And some are biologically wired not to second guess themselves. Behind the wheel,...

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Caption Corner – July 2017

Share your funny one-liner for this pretty Caption Corner pic and you might see it published in the next issue...


7 Historical Hong Kong Attractions

Hong Kong is a vibrant international metropolis that mixes old with new. A combination of more than 150 years of...


What Is It? – July 2017

Any idea what this mystery object might be? Help out a fellow More of Our Canada reader and send in...


Coming to Canada: The Story of First-Generation Dairy Farmers

This industrious farmer came from Denmark with ten dollars in his pocket and ended up being awarded the Order of...


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11 Things to Always Have in Your Carry-On Luggage So You’re Ready for Anything

Pack these easy, budget-friendly travel essentials, and you'll be flying easy in no time.


3 Delicious Destinations for Chocolate Lovers

What's not to love about chocolate and the places that deliver a delicious chocolate experience? Immerse yourself in the lore...