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Food For Thought

This is a story of Polarhagen, a regenerative market garden, and two first generation farmers sowing seeds in Norway’s Lofoten Islands.

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Culture to Go

We asked guest contributors for their “portable culture” recommendations. Here are their top books, music, and podcasts to take to the lake, to the local park, or on your summer road trip.
Habitats

Eeyou Istchee

A portrait of a region proudly affirming its culture through tourism.

Itineraries

Countryside

Vineyards, fruit, and vegetable farms, birdwatching, rolling landscapes, and picnics rustled up from fresh local products: the Québec countryside offers pleasures for everyone.
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Forests

Hiking, stargazing, flora and wildlife observation, camping, and biking: forests are the backdrop for nearly every potential outdoor excursion in Québec.
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The St. Lawrence River

Sea kayaking, ancestral homes, whale watching, salt harvest: from Montréal to the Côte Nord, with a detour to the Île d’Orléans and Saguenay, the river awaits, inviting you to take…
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Lakes and Rivers

Rustic canoe-camping on an island, northern lights, abundant flora, and paddleboarding — the options are endless on the lakes and rivers of Québec.
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Mountains

Hiking, rock-climbing, mountain biking, and amazing stargazing: that's just a handful of the many activities Québec's peaks have to offer.

Quarantine letters

Field Notes of a New Forager

“I might never have thought to try my hand if it weren’t for the global pandemic and the food security issues it has brought to the forefront.” ou “By the end of our second day I had finally learned to pick out the morels’ darkened honeycomb-like patterns from the forest floor.”

The Optimist

“Businesses should be thought of as social tools for people to make a living, build their dreams, and support their families. Not as tools to amass wealth for a select few.”

We Need Each Other’s Eyes

“Video chat apps seem to offer solace, but have you noticed how there’s really no eye contact on the internet?”

Through the lens

Seeking connections and feelings in isolated spaces

In conversation with
Chiara Zonca

The BESIDE Cabins: a 1,250-acre hub of consciously designed cabins offering unique outdoor experiences all year round.

BESIDE Magazine

Issue 08

What communities do we belong to?

Release date: June 3rd

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In partnership with Radio-Canada

Spoils of #nature on Instagram — Natural sites are being overrun by a new wave of…

After Taste — Some delicious foods hide ugly truths.

First Nations of Food — A new generation of Indigenous chefs retracing their culinary heritage…

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