Standing on the rocky Canadian shoreline with fog snaking into the valleys and trees leaning away from the wind, it's easy to be wrapped up in the beauty of the moment.
What's often difficult is imagining the grand scale of Canada, whether it's the diversity of its landscapes (rocky fjords, high mountain peaks, vast prairie, thick forests, and arctic tundra are just a few of the highlights) or the cultural plurality of its urban centers. If you're looking for extreme solitude or to push your limits, Canada offers both.
Matador highlights the Yukon Arctic Ultra race as well as featuring some of the best places in Canada for hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. Want to get out and explore? There are guides on road and train trips that can get you out into the middle of all of that vastness. Then, come in from the outdoors with features on getting the most out of visiting Canada's multi-cultural cities.
Explore not just new sights, but new sides of yourself.
Freeze your buns off, feel amazing.
You need to jump through a few hoops to get into Canada these days.
Party time -- rather, l'heure de la fête!
When in Toronto, stay where the action is — downtown.
This lake is sacred to the local Indigenous people.
Yep, this checks off every box for an epic road trip.
It doesn’t really matter which part of Canada you choose to ride or ski. As soon as you make it to the mountains here, you’ll understand. In Canada, winter is deeper. The terrain is deeper. The feeling you get in the mountains is deeper. The names themselves are legendary: Banff. Lake Louise. Whistler. Mt Norquay. Mont Tremblant. Revelstoke. Big White. The Powder Highway. Fernie. Kicking Horse. Kimberly. Nakiska. Sun Peaks. But it’s not just the snowfall and the terrain. It’s the Canadian mountain culture itself. Come see how they treat their guests. The best ski day ever awaits you this winter.