What Is It? – October/November 2013
Rick Merrell of Surrey, B.C., says “I found this tool in a barn in the Kootenays. It seems to be
Caption Corner – October/November 2013
Liz Hastings of Morriston, Ont., who snapped this shot, writes, “I had no idea turtles could even climb, but whenever
Special Moments Photo Contest: Phase 3 Winner and Best Of
Thank you to all who entered the final phase of our Special Moments contest. Published in the October/November issue, here...
Editor Gary’s Trip Westward
In mid-August, OC editor Gary and his wife Aurora flew to Calgary and embarked upon a rollicking rent-a-car road trip...
13 Ways To Avoid Crowds When Travelling
Get ahead of the crowd! Learn how to steer clear of the tourist throng when traveling the world.
Top 10 Things To Do in Charlevoix
About 4 hours north-east of Montreal lies Charlevoix, a lovely part of the province sitting pretty between a great semi-circular...
10 Must-Try Montreal Food Trucks
The street food ban that has kept food trucks out of Montreal since the late '60s is slowly lifting, with...
Caption Corner – July 2013
Twylla Wall of Prince Albert, Sask. writes, “Lots of chatter in the tree caught my attention. Looks like even birds
What is It? – July 2013
Sally Smaha of Terrace, B.C., writes, “This item was in a menswear store that my dad purchased back in 1959.
100th Bruce Stampede
In 2012 a century of stampede tradition was celebrated in Calgary; this year, the tiny hamlet of Bruce, Alta., takes...
Caption Corner – June/July 2013
Got a catchy caption for this photo? Joadey Jaxen of Vittoria, Ont., writes, “I snapped this photo on Thanksgiving weekend
What is It? – June/July 2013
Serena Reber of Woking, Alta., writes, “This item is leather with a metal buckle and rings. It measures 11 inches
Canada’s 9 Best Victoria Day Celebrations
See you later, spring! Summer unofficially arrives during Victoria Day weekend, so get ready for some fun in the sun...
13 Strange Things You Didn’t Know About Canada
From secret underground labs to UFO landing pads, Canada can be a weird, wild and wonderful place. Here are 13...
Caption Corner – May 2013
Wilma Johannesma of Victoria shares this adorable shot saying, “My only granddaughter, Cassia, was born just after the family’s husky,
What is It? – May 2013
Christopher Giroux of Midland, Ont., writes, “I’m not sure what this is-it looks quite old and is made from a
10 Most Expensive Cities in Canada
Find out which city costs the most (and which ones came pretty close) with this top 10 list of Canada's...
What Is It? – April/May 2013
Beatrice Wilkinson of Cobble Hill. B.C. writes, “This item looks to be silver-plated and has a patent date stamped on
Layar Fun: Loons, Geese and the Arts
Have you tried the new layar technology in the April/May issue? With Layar, you can interact with the pages...
10 Canadian Restaurants Worth Splurging On
Reservations are recommended - and a topped-up savings account, too - for these top picks for gourmet dining from coast...
Canada’s 10 Strangest, Crudest and Rudest Town Names
Think your town's name is strange? Wait till you get a load of the top 10 strange, crude and rude...
Caption Corner – March 2013
Roy Parry of Calgary was driving along when he noticed this dog sitting next to a parking sign in Drumheller,
Canada’s 10 Coolest Ski Hills and Resorts
Hit the slopes, carve some powder and discover Canada's biggest and best ski hills and resorts.
13 Essential Travel Apps
Join the ranks of savvy travellers and load up your smart phone with these must-have travel apps.
What Is It? – Feb/March 2013
Dorothy Seibold of Stranraer, Sask., writes, “My husband, Lloyd, likes browsing for unique articles and found this great conversation piece.
Caption Corner – Feb/March 2013
Agnes Bylsma of Kingston writes, “One summer, my husband, John, and I, with our friends Gary and Audrey, went to
Canada’s 10 Coolest Winter Festivals
Summer's not the only time to celebrate. Pack your favourite toque and warmest parka for these 10 winter festivals that...
10 Places in Canada Every Canadian Needs To Visit
Want to find a new Canadian travel destination? Check out these 10 unique and beautiful places waiting to welcome you...