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Ready, set, go! This is the picturesque view you’ll see when you skate the length of Ottawa’s Rideau Canal, the world’s largest skating rink, open 24 hours a day during the winter months.

Shooting a rifle for the first time is a rite of passage for many Canadians. This is what it feels like to finally take that first shot in the snowy Yukon.

If you’ve never rolled up the rim to win, you’re missing out on a true Canadian pastime. This is what you can expect from the classic Tim Hortons coffee cup game.

Daredevils take note: this is what it feels like to race—and crash—on an ice road in the Yukon. Spare your own vehicle and watch as these guys do it for kicks.

Join the Victoria Shamrocks in the rink for an intense game of box lacrosse. Here’s your chance to see all the action from the players’ perspective, including a fierce shot on goal.

The saying goes: You may drink it fast, you may drink it slow, your lips must touch that toe. This is what it takes to become part of the Sourtoe Cocktail Club, a time-honoured drinking tradition that started in the Sourdough Saloon in Dawson City, Yukon. And, yes, legend has it that that’s a real dehydrated human toe, which will cost you $2,500 should you accidentally swallow it.

If you’ve ever wanted a closer look at ice fishing, here’s your chance. This Yukon fisherman showcases the age-old fishing method while making a compelling case for modern-day conveniences. A power drill certainly speeds up the job of breaking through that thick ice.

Cast your line and wait for the fish to bite with this insider look at fly fishing at Tunkwa Lake, B.C. This expert fly fisherman will show you the ropes—and the tackle.

Take flight over the frozen Yukon River and discover what it feels like to soar over Canada’s majestic northern landscape. You’re in the pilot’s seat as the ultralight aircraft flies above Yukon’s icy terrain.

You’re invited into the kitchen of award-winning St. John’s restaurant Raymonds, where chef Jeremy Charles is cooking up a Newfoundland specialty: fresh scallops. See what it’s like to cook rustic East Coast cuisine alongside its top chef.