Summer 2026

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On the Cover:

Connected by Canoe

A reflection on Canada’s deep history with the iconic watercraft

Also in Canada’s History:

Flirting With Fascism

How Canada once welcomed extreme nationalism

Sea Change

How the cod moratorium forced the reinvention of Newfoundland and Labrador

Seeing Red

Ernest Hemingway’s fascination with a notorious Canadian career criminal

Grape Expectations

The surprising story behind Canada’s first wine empire

Paradise Found

Montreal loved Jackie Robinson and the baseball legend loved the city back

Departments

Letters

Humorous hits and misses, sharing canal knowledge, delighted by design, mindful corrections

Now & Then

Canada’s human rights record, 150 years of the long-distance call, building a better bikini and more

Album

The story behind a trio of Toronto sisters who forged different and remarkable lives for their time

The Dish

The Green Onion Effect: Savoury green onion-filled pancakes are a classic Edmonton snack

Destinations

Jamming in Flin Flon: As its homegrown music festival shows, this mining town has a lot to offer

Restoration

Hope Renewed: Volunteers carry a saw mill’s legacy into the future, one board at a time

At the Museums

Fab Photos: Images Paul McCartney snapped in the ’60s offer a look behind the hysteria of Beatlemania

Books

Quebec nationalism, statecraft, wild horses, Canadian-Cuban links and more

History Matters

The Power of the Past: Historians and educators are making Canada’s diverse stories visible

Trading Post

On the Edge: Although this sword is short, the tale behind its creation casts a long shadow