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Northern Explorers Magazine shares stories, tips, and practical guides for active travellers and adventurous families. Learn more about Canadian destinations and find tips and itinerary ideas for outdoor adventures. Northern Explorers also recognizes Indigenous territories and placenames and promotes Indigenous experiences. With a focus on responsible travel, sustainability, community and supporting local businesses, we hope to foster connections to nature and help create memorable experiences for our readers.
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- 10 amazing places to go paddling near Edmontonby Northern Explorers Magazine on May 27, 2025 at 10:38 pm
Whether you kayak, canoe or use a standup paddle board (SUP), paddling is a great way to explore, connect with nature and get some healthy exercise. The Edmonton region offers several lakes, ponds, and the iconic North Saskatchewan River for paddle adventures. We’ve put together our top picks for the best places to go paddling The post 10 amazing places to go paddling near Edmonton appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- What you’ll discover at Moose Lake Provincial Park, Albertaby Amy Hancock on May 20, 2025 at 3:54 pm
Moose Lake is in the heart of Lakeland, an area in northeastern Alberta along the edge of the boreal forest known for its many lakes. You can’t miss Moose Lake on a map, as it looks like a moose head with two arms jutting out to make up the antlers. Though cottages and homes dot The post What you’ll discover at Moose Lake Provincial Park, Alberta appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- Hiking in Dinosaur Provincial Park: Everything you need to knowby Northern Explorers Magazine on May 13, 2025 at 4:42 pm
Dinosaur Provincial Park has some of the most impressive badlands scenery in Canada. It offers the best of the badlands, including flat-topped buttes, sandstone spires, mushroom-capped hoodoos, cactus-lined gullies and the cottonwood glades along the Red Deer River valley. Hiking in Dinosaur Provincial Park is the best way to experience this otherworldly landscape. Large sections The post Hiking in Dinosaur Provincial Park: Everything you need to know appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- Sioux Narrows Provincial Park on Lake of the Woods: A Complete Family Guideby Amy Hancock on May 9, 2025 at 10:57 pm
Sioux Narrows Provincial Park introduces the quieter side of Lake of the Woods, a popular summer destination in northwest Ontario. While nearby Kenora is a hot spot for water sports, boat cruises, fishing and a bustling downtown, Sioux Narrows offers visitors a natural escape and a peaceful place to build memories as a family. Sioux The post Sioux Narrows Provincial Park on Lake of the Woods: A Complete Family Guide appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- 4 backcountry trips to do with kids in Albertaby Northern Explorers Magazine on May 8, 2025 at 4:09 pm
Exploring the backcountry with kids opens up a new world of outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you’re hiking, biking or paddling, you can access beautiful wilderness while building lasting memories with your family. Backcountry trips with kids take extra planning and packing, but it is more than doable, and the rewards are worth the effort. Still, The post 4 backcountry trips to do with kids in Alberta appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- Backpacking Gear Checklist for Beginnersby Northern Explorers Magazine on April 25, 2025 at 4:54 pm
Backcountry Packing Guide for Beginners The mountain snow is thawing, the leaves are blooming, and the birds are singing… which can only mean one thing: it’s hiking season! It’s time to find adventures in the backcountry. For backcountry pros, this means it’s time to dust off the hiking boots, check your sleeping pad for leaks, The post Backpacking Gear Checklist for Beginners appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
