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    Fall for the North Island in This Stunning Part of BC

    Unwind from the summer bustle and set your watch to island time on a sweet escape to Port Hardy this autumn.

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    Black bear standing chest-deep in a river with green reflections and a leafy bank in the background.
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    Fall for the North Island in This Stunning Part of BC

    Unwind from the summer bustle and set your watch to island time on a sweet escape to Port Hardy this autumn.

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    I’ve Visited the Best Places to see Fall Colours Near Toronto: These are my Top 5

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    Fall Gear Guide: The Best Gear Pieces for the Shoulder Season 2026

    Here are some of our favourite gear picks for fall-ing in love with the autumn season.

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FALL 2026

It’s fall season! And we have the classic, timeless gear products that you can always rely on. Plus, we delve into the cosmos to stargaze across the country, explore Canada’s best larch hiking trails, return to Jasper to embrace its recovery, visit Torngat Mountains National Park and revisit toxic masculinity in the outdoors… All this and so much more—in another issue marking our 45th anniversary!

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