Over water, ice, or trails so seldomly hiked they’re better described as routes, gain an appreciation for the subtle—and not-so-subtle—changes on the land when you experience the North’s sensational stretches of Trans Canada Trail.
Written by Up Here
Photo courtesy Dustin Patar
Cross-country skiing turns the long Northern winter into a season to look forward to.
Written by Haley Ritchie
Photo courtesy Yukon Government/F Mueller
On four decades of Northern fishing and (almost) completing my personal grand slam quest.
Written by Marion LaVigne
Photo by Ronne Hemming
From expanding local culinary options to incubating businesses and sparking social change, farmers' markets in the North do it all.
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo courtesy Hannah Eden/Yellowknife Farmers' Market
Owning an airplane may seem like an expensive toy. But in the North, having your own plane is a way to beat the boredom, help out your neighbours, and connect with family—from the past and in the present.
Written by Dana Bowen
Photo courtesy John Faulkner
A relaxing portage and paddle outside Yellowknife turns into an excruciating crawl.
Written by Emily Blake
Photo by Emily Blake
Every year, some of the world’s most intrepid explorers and curious minds head North with specialized scuba gear to plunge into the Arctic Ocean. What secrets do these underwater worlds hold that make the potentially dangerous diving experience so enticing?
Written by Meaghan Brackenbury
Photo by Jill Heinerth
Across the North, passionate mountain bikers, cyclists and bikepackers are blazing and building new trails—and inspiring others to explore and enjoy wild places on two wheels.
Written by Dana Bowen
Photo by Karl Medig
Scattered throughout the territories, some beaches are well-kept secrets, others are packed all summer, and a few hold fascinating histories buried beneath the sand.
Written by Up Here
Photo Courtesy Parks Canada
