Editor's Note
There is something special about a summer road trip. The freedom to take the scenic route; the simple joy of having nowhere to be but the next stop.
This issue is a celebration of the open road. From Quebec's Côte-Nord to coastal Vancouver Island, central Newfoundland and the prairie roads of Saskatchewan, our writers set out in search of adventure.
What connects these stories is a sense of curiosity. A willingness to venture off course, follow a road to its end, and engage more deeply with the places we visit.
And long after we've forgotten the kilometres travelled, it's the stories we remember.
Wherever the road leads you this summer, we hope you'll find a story worth travelling for.
Izabela Jaroszynski
Managing Editor, Northern Soul Magazine
Features
Following the Fraser
Fertile farmland, mountain vistas and family-run farms come together to tell the story of one of Canada's richest agricultural regions.
The Land of Giants
Along Quebec's Route 138, whales, rugged shorelines and remote communities reveal the beauty, grandeur and scale of the Minganie region.
The Unblinking Wild
In British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest, an unforgettable encounter offers a closer look at grizzlies and the wild places they call home.
In This Issue
Love is in the Saltwater Air
At the end of the road on Vancouver Island, Port Renfrew offers wild beaches, coastal charm and a refreshing escape from the everyday.
Beyond The Extremes
From rugged coastlines to hidden adventures, discover the landscapes, communities and experiences that define Central Newfoundland.
A Table By The Sea
An evening at Mystic in Nova Scotia explores coastal cuisine, local ingredients and Chef Malcolm Campbell's connection to place.
Saskatchewan Unexpected
A journey between Regina and Saskatoon reveals the people, places and prairie experiences that make Saskatchewan so alluring.
Into the Bugaboos
Heli-hiking opens the door to British Columbia's Bugaboos, where alpine meadows, towering peaks and remote wilderness await beyond the trailhead.
600 Kilometres of Silence
A journey north along Quebec's Billy Diamond Highway reveals vast landscapes, Cree communities and the road to the shores of James Bay.
The Moments That Changed Us
In This Issue
Love is in the Saltwater Air
At the end of the road on Vancouver Island, Port Renfrew offers wild beaches, coastal charm and a refreshing escape from the everyday.
Beyond Extremes
From rugged coastlines to hidden adventures, discover the landscapes, communities and experiences that define Central Newfoundland.
A Table By The Sea
An evening at Mystic in Nova Scotia explores coastal cuisine, local ingredients and Chef Malcolm Campbell's connection to place.
Saskatchewan Unexpected
A journey between Regina and Saskatoon reveals the people, places and prairie experiences that make Saskatchewan so alluring.
Into the Bugaboos
Heli-hiking opens the door to British Columbia's Bugaboos, where alpine meadows, towering peaks and remote wilderness await beyond the trailhead.
600 Kilometres of Silence
A journey north along Quebec's Billy Diamond Highway reveals vast landscapes, Cree communities and the road to the shores of James Bay.
The Moments That Changed Us
After five years of helping travellers connect with Canada, the Landsby team reflects on the unexpected moments that changed how they see the country.
Masthead
Editor: Izabela Jaroszynski
Contributors:
- Jim Byers
- Jane Finn
- Andréanne Joly
- Claudia Laroye
- Cathy Senecal
- Kateryna Topol
- Stephanie Wallcraft
Cover photo: Route 138 Côte-Nord. Photo by Mathieu Dupuis
Previous Issue: Volume 11 - Spring 2026
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