We pack a lot into the pages of every issue of Kayak, but there’s always more great stuff we just can’t fit in. So join Teeka and Beau, our otter mascots, to find out more about the theme of each issue, or just pick up some random bits of Canadian history.

Canada's First Christmas Carol

Most Canadians are familiar with at least one or two Christmas carols. How can we not be? Every December since 1643, carols can be heard just about everywhere.

Favourite Festive Foods

Here’s the story behind some of Canada’s favourite festive foods.

What's a Beaver Worth?

Special tokens made just for the fur trade.

Life in the Wilderness

Passing the time at a fur trade post.

Making a Law - Step by Step

Laws are the most important tools for governing a country. But making a law is hard work.

Try to Get Elected!

Do you have what it takes to become Prime Minister?

Canada Makes Baseball History

The very first game may have taken place in Ontario, not the United States.

Celebrating A New Year

Happy New Year! For four centuries, people who came to Canada have brought traditions from their home country for celebrating on Dec. 31.

Olympic Heroes from our past

Eleven incredible athletes who brought Olympic glory to our country.

Extinct Olympic Sports

Did you know that there are 28 sports represented at the Summer Olympic Games? Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? Well, that number jumps to over 300 when you count all the events within each sport.