Outdoor Canada

Canadian anglers have long had a love affair with trout, seduced by their sleek beauty and the clear, cold waters they call home. Despite their popularity, however, trout can be notoriously finicky.

So if you want to consistently catch them, it pays to go with the lures that have proven effective over time. Here are the top 11 trout lures you need to have in your tackl...

Carrying a sufficient supply of drinking water is easy on a day trip, but it’s often not possible on a multi-day adventure. And while freshwater is abundant in Canada, most natural sources are not safe to drink from directly—even pristine-looking water may not be potable. Waterborne bacteria, viruses and parasites can quickly turn a backwoods adventure into a nightmar...

Mother’s Day is almost here, and if your mom’s ideal day is being knee-deep in a trout stream or sitting in a treestand, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up a fantastic selection of gifts for the outdoorsy mom in your life, from reliable camp essentials to top-shelf hunting and fishing gear. Whatever her passion, these picks are a genuine tribute to the woman who...

Many springs ago in Northern Ontario, I had an experience that still shapes the way I target lake trout. I was on a hot laker bite when my buddy Darren happened to be coming through town, so I invited him out on my boat. Naturally, we went straight to my best spot. I fired out a cast with my all-time favourite laker bait, a white-tube jig, then showed Darren how I’d b...

Together with fishing and hunting, there’s no better way to appreciate, understand and connect with Canada’s wild places than by getting your hands dirty foraging for edible wild plants and fungi. And as bonus, you rarely return home empty-handed, even if the fish and game don’t cooperate.

Just keep in mind that foraging in Canada is re...