Current Issue: Summer 2025 | Volume 8
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Cover photo: Grizzly bear in the water at Tweedsmuir Park Lodge, captured by photographer Jesaja Class
Current Issue:
Movement isn’t always measured in distance.
In this issue, we explore how travel across Canada inspires transformation, not just geographically, but emotionally and spiritually. From a floatplane journey to a secluded fishing lodge, to a solitary walk along a storied trail, to the rush of a mountain ascent, each experience offers a shift in perspective and a deeper connection to place.
Through evocative storytelling and breathtaking imagery, this edition captures the power of purposeful travel. As more Canadians seek out meaningful adventures closer to home, we highlight journeys that support local communities, honour our shared landscapes, and move us in more ways than one.
Browse all Northern Soul articles through our interactive map or keep scrolling for more stories, including inspiring itineraries, profiles and food features.
"It seems that many travellers are seeking opportunities to be more purposeful in the way that they plan and spend their travel money."
Celes Davar
I'm hearing a subtle shift away from calls to "grow the local tourism industry" and instead to "connect and cultivate the local hosting community." Michelle Holliday
"From coast to coast to coast, Canada is bursting with unique flavours, fascinating history and stories that make us who we are. If you ask me, there is no better way to discover it all than by immersing yourself in the local food scenes of communities across the country. Doing that isn’t just delicious, it’s also an amazing way to meet some of the country’s most spectacular food producers, chefs, and restaurateurs."
Gabrielle Mueller
