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Fogo Island Evokes Ireland on the Canadian Atlantic Coast

A singular place near Newfoundland, where Irish accents can be found without crossing an ocean

Surrealist Masterpiece “The Twentieth Century” Might Be the Best Film of 2020

Director Matthew Rankin discusses his brilliant “Heritage Minute from Hell"

“Schitt’s Creek” Motel to Go Up for Sale Next Month

You could be the next owner of the real-life Rosebud Motel

Airlines Offer Unlimited Flight Passes to Cope With COVID-19 Decline

Air Canada's new deal will allow passengers to fly within Canada as many times as they like for a flat fee

Canada's Surf Mecca Is Getting a 25-Mile, $50M Biking Trail

The country's first "surf bike trail" opens on Vancouver Island in 2022

Here's What Happens If You Sneak Into Canada During a Pandemic

For one U.S. visitor, the penalty is potentially severe and jail-worthy

Canada Is Sick of Americans Crossing Over During the Pandemic

Some Canadians have even taken to damaging cars with U.S. plates

Meet the Couple Living on a Homemade Island Off the Coast of Vancouver

Catherine King and Wayne Adams have been off the grid for almost 30 years

Border Town's Economy Devastated by Coronavirus

Blaine, Washington is in a particularly difficult position right now

Canada Bars Blue Jays From Toronto Home Games

The team will look at other locations, such as Florida and Buffalo, for the restarted MLB season

Canadian DNA Discovery Rewrites Newfoundland's History

The tragic story of the Beothuk takes an unexpected turn

Canada and Australia Pull Out of Tokyo Olympics

Both countries announced they will not send athletes if the Olympics are held this summer

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Review: This Whiskey Reimagines the Barrel Influence

This single-grain release goes through an intriguing maturation in American, French and Hungarian casks. Bonus: It's only $30.

An Insider's Guide to Canada's Luxurious Cross-Country Train Routes

Take it from someone who's done it: the undisputed best way to see the Great White North is by riding the rails and staying in the historic hotels along the way

How a Man Ran Across All of Canada in Just Over Two Months

Runners are thinking bigger than ever. Welcome to the era of coast-to-coast record breaking.

For Canada Day, a Politely Passionate Defense of Canadian Whisky

North of the border they’re a little more creative with brown spirits

Meet the Canadian Distillery Behind the World’s Best Rye

If you don’t know the name Alberta Distillers, you’ve probably sampled their award-winning whisky. Here’s the secret behind their success.

Miner Finds Mummified Mammoth in Yukon

It's believed to be over 35,000 years old

Did Canada Crack the Code on How to Build Mentally-Tough Athletes?

A team of researchers published 11 commandments on the relationship between psychology and peak performance

This Ancho-Mesquite Smoked Brisket Recipe Blends Canada and the Caymans

Executive Chef Massimo De Francesca's recipe also incorporates flavors that nod to his love for Mexican and Southwest cuisine

The Freeride World Tour Is Pro Riding's Purest Form of Competition

Atop one of Canada's most intimidating peaks, riders faced huge drops, deep snow and endlessly good vibes

Three Atlantic — Not Caribbean — Islands With Direct Flights From NYC

With direct flights from the US and distinctive cultures, these oft-overlooked options should be on your radar the next time you need some island time

A Beginner’s Guide to “Letterkenny,” The Most Quotable Show on TV

The Canadian comedy’s tenth season is as hilariously vulgar as ever

For Tourism Purposes, Canadian Islands Embrace Hitchhiking

An unexpected way to get around parts of British Columbia

The 5 Best North American Train Trips to Take This Winter

From Moab to Denver, Vancouver to Toronto and Anchorage to Fairbanks, these train routes shouldn't be missed

Please Don’t Dump Dish Soap in Waterfalls for Instagram

A longstanding social media trend has environmental advocates worried about its ill effects on aquatic wildlife