Here are seven science-backed ways getting outside can improve your health and well-being.
Outdoors
Grow your muscles workout
Gardening offers many benefits to physical, mental and social well-being. Not only does it give you the chance to get some fresh air and sunshine, but gardening also provides valuable opportunities for muscle and bone building. This is because it requires you to push,...
5 simple acts to get back on your fitness track
Are you struggling to stick to your physical activity goals? Has the uncertainty around accessing gyms, recreation centres and other active venues across much of the country posed some challenges to achieving them? If this sounds like you, check out these five tips to...
4 ways to keep your kids (and you!) active this winter
In Canada, the cold and dark winters can create many mental health challenges for us, partly due to barriers to getting active outside. However, outdoor physical activity can help us manage stress and lead to improved mental and physical health. In winter, we should...
Unleashed and on the move
Britt Pearson’s Yukon lifestyle combines her love of dogs, the wilderness and staying active. Spectacular mountain views, wide-open vistas, glistening waters…and a mountain biking woman with a pack of nine dogs happily barrelling behind her? If you spend enough time...
Paddling from mild-to-wild and everywhere in between
Yukon’s ‘embarrassment of riches’ fuels Kalin Pallett’s passion for the outdoors Almost two decades ago, Kalin Pallett wanted to change his life. The Mississauga-born paddler loved his hometown but was keen to embark on an adventure that would support his career...
Running to feel still
Ultramarathoner Amy Kenny’s deep connection to her sport and the Yukon landscape The Yukon first captivated Amy Kenny’s heart when she toured through the territory on a cycling adventure 16 years ago. For years after she returned to her hometown of Hamilton, Ontario,...
Active Champions Series: Justyn Knight
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. “The hardest part is just going out there and doing it. It gets easier as you get started. I’ve...
Active Champions Series: Adam van Koeverden
“Getting outside, being physical, & enjoying some fresh air helps build a relationship with the natural environment & love for the outdoors.” Many Canadians struggle with prioritizing physical activity and making it a part of their daily routines. Squeezing in...
3 ways to boost your health with fresh air & outdoor activity
Here in Canada, we’re surrounded by fresh, clean air. It can be easy to forget how lucky we are, but according to a recent Fraser Institute study, Canada’s air quality ranks amongst the best in the world. We know that getting active in nature offers many benefits;...
3 tips to help you cycle safely this spring
Stay safe & have a ton of fun riding all season long You barely have to get your wheels turning to brainstorm the benefits of cycling. It’s a great way to be physically active outdoors (or indoors, on a stationary bike or trainer). It’s a form of active...
3 reasons why physical activity is key to fighting the winter blues
Get moving for a natural boost of happiness Winter in Canada isn’t always exactly a smooth experience. Regardless of the province you call home, dealing with the tumultuous conditions that come between November and March (OK, and sometimes April), may leave us feeling...