The Canadian Explorer
The Canadian ExplorerDiscover Canada · Explore Beyond

Media & Partnerships

Tell the story of your destination with the people who travel to read it.

The Canadian Explorer is a premium editorial travel platform for travellers planning trips to Canada. We partner with tourism boards and destination marketers to create co-branded, long-form features that convert curiosity into itineraries.

250K+

Monthly readers

6

Provinces covered coast to coast

12 min

Average time on pillar guides

78%

Readers actively planning a trip

What we offer

Editorial partnerships built on trust, not banner ads

Our readers come to us for deep, honest travel guidance. Sponsored content is always clearly disclosed, always editorially independent in tone, and always designed to earn the reader's time.

Editorial storytelling

Long-form features written by seasoned travel journalists. Your destination, our voice — or co-branded byline.

Itinerary integration

Sponsored routes woven into our road-trip and seasonal guides where readers are already making decisions.

High-intent audience

Our readers are in-market planners, not passive browsers. They are researching where to go, when, and for how long.

Performance reporting

Transparent metrics: impressions, engaged reading time, click-through rates, and audience geography.

Partnership tiers

Clear pricing. No hidden fees. Real results.

Every tier includes full editorial production, disclosure compliance, and a performance report. Custom scopes available for multi-year destination partnerships.

Feature Story

$4,500 / campaign

A single co-branded long-form feature with editorial rigour.

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    Campaign Partnership

    $12,000 / campaign

    A multi-article campaign with cross-channel amplification.

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      Destination Exclusive

      $28,000 / campaign

      Comprehensive destination takeover across the platform.

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        "The Canadian Explorer's audience doesn't just browse — they book. Their editorial approach made Alberta feel like a place you had to see, not a brochure you had to read."

        Director of Digital Marketing, Canadian DMO

        Get in touch

        Let's build something travellers will remember.

        Whether you're a provincial tourism board, a DMO, or a travel brand with a story worth telling, we'd love to hear from you.

        Typical turnaround: 4–6 weeks from brief to publish
        Disclosure: All sponsored content is clearly labeled per Competition Bureau guidelines

        Start a conversation

        Tell us a little about your destination and goals. We'll reply within two business days with a tailored proposal.