We’re thrilled to feature a guest blog post from our friends at Trans Canada Trail! The trail is the longest recreational trail network in the world and connects Canadians and visitors to nature and to one another, from coast to coast to coast, through accessible and...
Outdoors
Why the Yukon should be your next active vacation
If your ideal trip includes active, adventure-filled days and jaw-dropping views, it’s time to move #ExploreYukon to the top of your bucket list.
There’s a Trail for Everyone!
Outdoors, Tips and Tricks, Walking
We’re thrilled to feature a guest blog post from our friends at Trans Canada Trail! The trail is the longest recreational trail network in the world and connects Canadians and visitors to nature and to one another, from coast to coast to coast, through accessible and...
Get outside for your spring self-care routine
Cardiovascular Disease, Mental Health, Nature, Outdoors, Self-Care, Spring
The start of spring often fuels our sense of purpose, with the returning sun and warmth giving us energy and vigor that prompts many of us to recommit achieving our goals and intentions! Spring also provides a renewal for many of our ecosystems, with parks, gardens...
Why getting active outside is key to your physical & mental wellbeing
Engage with the great outdoors to feel good in both body & mindHere at ParticipACTION, we pride ourselves on a great number of things when it comes to keeping Canadians of all ages and abilities happy, healthy and active. From providing the motivation and the...
7 science-backed reasons to get outside immediately
Outdoors, Science and Research
Here are seven science-backed ways getting outside can improve your health and well-being.
4 fun outdoor winter activities to do with your kids
Kids, Outdoors, Tobogganing, Winter
Discover some of the best outdoor winter activities to do with your kids.
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
Outdoors, Running, Sport, Yukon
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,...
Choose green exercises for better mind and body
Exercise, Mental Health, Outdoors
Spring is finally here, which means more sunshine, warm weather and outdoor activities and exercise. “Green exercise”, or getting active outdoors, is an important tool for supporting better mental health.
3 great ways to boost your health with fresh air and outdoor activity
Immunity, Mental Health, Outdoors
We know getting active in nature offers many benefits. So, get out there, take some deep, cleansing breaths, and get moving with these fresh air activities.