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Move Over Algonquin, Temagami Is the Best Place for Canoeing in Ontario
Canoeing in Northern Ontario’s wilderness is a deeply restorative, exhilarating experience that is much needed in today’s modern world. But while canoeing in Algonquin Provincial Park may be the first local canoe trip that comes to many minds, karibu founder Andrea suggests a path less paddled. If you’re looking for an unparalleled Canadian Shield canoe trip with deep crystal lakes, amazing campsites and no crowds, you can’t beat Temagami.
Kayak With Killer Whales in the World’s Top Orca Hotspot
North Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, is one of the last places on earth where you can see flourishing wildlife in harmony with Indigenous peoples. It’s also one of the best places in the world to see killer whales in their natural habitat. Experience whales and other wildlife up close on an unforgettable karibu adventures kayaking tour led by expert local and Indigenous guides.
Haida Gwaii or North Vancouver Island? A Guide to What To Look For
If Haida Gwaii is your idea of a great adventure, you may also want to consider the Northeast coast of Vancouver Island. The Island’s far less traveled Northeast is not only spectacularly beautiful, but is the best place in the world to see orca whales, and is home to the vibrant cultural of the Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw people.
It’s also closer to Vancouver, which makes it a more accessible and cost-effective way to experience the singular wilderness of Canada’s north Pacific.
Dominica is Safe, Nature-Positive Travel Lives On
Canadians were shocked to learn over the weekend of the brutal murder of Canadian entrepreneur, Daniel Langlois, and his partner, Dominique Marchand, in the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica, where the couple had built a luxury off-grid eco-retreat.
Want to Hike the Dolomites but Worried About the Crowds? Consider the Alta Valsesia
What’s really the best hiking in Italy? While most seek alpine hiking trails in Italy’s Dolomites, our gem offers an even better hiking tour of the Italian Alps.
Tips for Canoeing the Backcountry
As uniquely rejuvenating as canoeing the Temagami backcountry can be, being prepared and knowing what kind of experience you want, can make all the difference between tapping into a little piece of heaven and a tedious grind. There’s a lot to consider, from the gear, and the food, to the route and the location. ‘But a good first question, is ‘what kind of trip you are looking for?’
Our Guiding Principles
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Italy Like You’ve Never Seen It
Hiking the Alta Valsesia
7 days from CAD $4,550 or US $3,450 -
Big, Bold, Beautiful Ontario
Canoeing the Canadian Shield
6 days from CAD $2,650 or US $2,020 -
Wild, Sublime Vancouver Island
Kayaking, Killer Whales & the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw
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Discover Exotic Dominica
Volcanoes, Hiking and Rainforest Foraging
8 days from CAD $5,830 or US $4,420
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