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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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- The Best of Moose Lake, Alberta by Paddle: 3 Routes We Loveby Amy Hancock on September 11, 2026 at 6:46 pm
Moose Lake is a sandy-bottomed lake located in northeast Alberta. In the heart of the Lakeland Region, this lake is popular for its sandy beaches, multiple campgrounds, fishing and boating opportunities. The lake is fed by Thin Lake River and flows out via Moose Lake River, which enters the Beaver River Basin and eventually empties The post The Best of Moose Lake, Alberta by Paddle: 3 Routes We Love appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- Métis Crossing: Walk in the Footsteps of the Metis in Albertaby Amy Hancock on September 10, 2026 at 11:22 pm
Métis Crossing offers a hands-on cultural learning experience. It’s located a 1.5-hour drive northeast of Edmonton, near Smoky Lake, Alberta. The grounds sit on the edge of the North Saskatchewan River, on the original river lots of Métis settlers. It is the first and only Métis cultural interpretive centre in the province, welcoming visitors to The post Métis Crossing: Walk in the Footsteps of the Metis in Alberta appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- Hooké Gear Review: Apparel for People Who Love Wild Natureby Amy Hancock on September 1, 2026 at 10:34 pm
Hooké is a Canadian outdoor brand that equips outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers with apparel and gear. They are lovers of wild nature, encouraging adventure and endorsing sustainability in all outdoor pursuits. When a Hooké representative contacted Northern Explorers about trying out their apparel on one of our adventures, we could see that their brand and The post Hooké Gear Review: Apparel for People Who Love Wild Nature appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- Eva and Miller Lake Hike in Mount Revelstoke National Parkby Amy Hancock on September 1, 2026 at 8:06 pm
The hike to Eva and Miller Lakes is an out-and-back day hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia. It offers hikers beautiful vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys, green meadows alive with wildflowers, boulder fields home to chirping pikas and marmots, and remarkably picturesque alpine lakes. Because you start at the top of The post Eva and Miller Lake Hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- Local Business Brings Easy, Self-Serve Paddle Rentals to Three Edmonton-Area Lakesby Amy Hancock on September 1, 2026 at 12:12 am
Getting out on the water is one of the best ways to experience nature. In a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), you can enjoy the weather, spot wildlife and get some exercise. If you don’t own a kayak or paddleboard, paddle gear, or the right vehicle to transport them from lake to lake, The post Local Business Brings Easy, Self-Serve Paddle Rentals to Three Edmonton-Area Lakes appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.
- Paddling the Ucluelet Inlet: A Guide and Paddle Routeby Amy Hancock on August 31, 2026 at 10:53 pm
Ucluelet, BC, is located on the west edge of Vancouver Island. It’s an end-of-the-road town that provides the perfect home base for outdoor endeavours, including paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing and surfing. The town is perched on a peninsula and completely surrounded by water. Its location and proximity to world-renowned sea kayaking destinations, such as the The post Paddling the Ucluelet Inlet: A Guide and Paddle Route appeared first on Northern Explorers Magazine.







