Off Track Travel

• Magdalen Islands Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, See & Eat 2 years ago Îles de la Madeleine, also known as the Magdalen Islands, is a spectacular, windswept archipelago located in the middle of the Gulf of St Lawrence. And it's one of Canada's best kept travel secrets. Well, at least, to anyone who isn't Québécois. Here's what you need to know to plan your own...
• 19+ Fun Things to Do in Lacombe: Your Guide to Central Alberta's Most Happening Little City 2 years ago Rolling countryside meets prairie in the small city of Lacombe, Central Alberta. Often cited as one of the best places to live in the province, Lacombe is up and coming on the travel scene as well. Always curious to explore lesser known places, we recently visited in both winter and late spring to...
• Sayward Forest Canoe Circuit: Complete Paddling Guide 2 years ago With beautiful views, well-maintained facilities, a convenient location and just the right amount of challenge, the Sayward Canoe Circuit is a great choice for a paddling trip for novices and veterans alike. It's a unique Vancouver Island paddling experience to rival other canoe trip experiences in...
• Backpacking Gear List: Packing Guide for Multi-Day Hikes 2 years ago Backpacking is all about balance - keeping your pack weight low while still ensuring you have everything you need to be self sufficient and comfortable in the backcountry. This post features a comprehensive multi-day packing guide detailing every single item to bring on a short backpacking trip....
• 19km of Wine: Running the Half Corked Marathon in Oliver, BC 2 years ago Part wine tour, part fun run, timing isn’t everything for the Half Corked Marathon. In fact, timing isn’t even recorded, with the warning that ‘if you come first, you’ve actually lost.’ The most important aspect of this run, you see, is to have FUN. And the organisers make that easy to...

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