The Hamilton Review of Books publishes twice annually, in Spring and Fall, and accepts work by Canadian writers. They publish book reviews and long-form essays on works of Hamiltonian, Canadian and international fiction, nonfiction, poetry and graphic novels. Reviews are 500-750 words and pay CAD50. Essays are 1,500-5,000 words and pay CAD75, and focus on a literary subject; authors may, for example, engage with a book’s subject matter as a jumping-off point for a thematic, personal essay. Details here.

Westworld (WW) magazine (the largest-circulation publication in Western Canada) is primarily a travel publication: its editorial content includes local, regional, and international travel stories. WW buys First North American rights for the WW magazine network – all editions (WW may bank a story for one year or more). Payment includes $50 for use on the BCAA, AMA, CAA Saskatchewan and/or CAA Manitoba websites. WW writer fees start at 60 cents per word (85 cents a word in the B.C. edition). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://files.caask.ca/Writer%20Guidelines.pdf

Abilities is Canada’s foremost cross-disability lifestyle magazine. Topics include travel, health, sport, recreation, careers, education, transportation, housing, social policy, relationships, technology, family life, movie/book reviews, personality profiles, events and conferences. The magazine has a conversational tone. They’re not looking for personal essays, but encourage writers to draw on their experiences to illustrate a broader topic. They pay a kill fee if negotiated in advance. They pay $50 to $325. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Briarpatch is a Canadian magazine that covers "current events, grassroots activism, electoral politics, economic justice, ecology, labour, food security, gender equity, indigenous struggles, international solidarity, and other issues of political importance." They welcome pitches from freelancers. They pay $100 for profiles, short essays, and parting shots (less than 1,500 words). They pay $200 for feature stories (1,500 to 2,000 words) and $300 for research-based articles and investigative reportage (2,500 to 3,000 words). To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Transition Magazine, published by the Saskatchewan Division of Canadian Mental Health Association, covers mental health issues, including personal stories. They publish fiction, non-fiction, poetry, book reviews, and visual art. They pay $50 per page, up to 15 pages. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Mountain Life Media publishes several magazines that cover outdoor sports related to mountains. Mountain Life Coast Mountains covers British Columbia's coastal mountain rage.  Mountain Life Ontario covers the Georgian bay region of Ontario, particularly Blue Mountain. They pay 30 cents per word for published pieces. To learn more, read their submission guidelines

The Loop is a Canadian website that covers entertainment, fashion, beauty, humor, etc. They have a form on their website for pitches.
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Alberta Views is a regional magazine covering the province of Alberta. They publish articles about the culture, politics, and economy of Alberta. Payment is up to 50 cents (CDN) per word for features, and $100 for book reviews. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Alternatives Journal is "Canada's Environmental Voice." They cover environmental issues with "ecological, social and economic dimensions." They pay 10 cents a word, up to 4,000 words. To learn more, red their submission guidelines.

Canadian Newcomer: This magazine covers current events and business news that's pertinent to a Canadian audience. You can contact their editors here.

Travelweek is Canadian publication that also has a French edition. For forty years, Travelweek has been covering everything from familiarization trips to airlines. They're always looking for articles relevant to Canadian travel professionals. Website: www.travelweek.ca.  Contact their editors here.
 

Canadian Travel Press is another popular Canadian travel trade publication. Canadian Travel Press is owned by Baxter Media, whose other publication is Travel Courier. In addition to a print edition, they also have a digital version of the magazine. Website: www.travelpress.com Submissions: Send a pitch to ctp@baxter.net, or visit their contact page.

This Magazine is a Canadian progressive magazine of politics, arts and culture. They publish "background and context to ongoing national issues." To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Outdoor Canada is Canada's leading magazine for fishing, hunting, and conservation. They cover "what's happening in the Canadian outdoors from coast to coast to coast." They pay $400 and up for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Senior Care Canada promotes excellence in senior care and facility management. Articles could be for their cover story, features, news or columns, which include The Lighter Side and Coming Events. They also welcome articles for their website. See their guidelines for details about various article lengths, lead times, deadlines for issues and style guide. Details here.

Saltscapes is for and about people on Canada’s East Coast. They focus on the regional’s traditional lifestyle, with bias towards rural life. Articles could be on people, places, history, natural world, food and art. They pay: CAD0.50 to 0.45/word, and CAD0.05/word for non-exclusive web rights. Details here.

Atlantic Business is a Canadian magazine that covers the four Atlantic provinces. They cover all areas of regional business "from technology and business leadership to natural resources and petroleum development." They pay 40 cents per word. Cover stories are around 3,500 to 4,000 words. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
 

What's On Queer BC covers events, news, and general interest articles for the queer community. They pay $50 per article between 500-600 words and are looking for local LGBTQI2S+ writers only. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

BCAA Magazine is the quarterly magazine published by the BCAA (British Columbia Automobile Association). It is the largest-circulation magazine in Western Canada. It was recently called Westworld, and this is just speculation, but it was probably renamed because of a certain popular TV show. They reach nearly half a million subscribers each issue. You can read their back-issues here. They are primarily a travel magazine for the region. Pay starts at 60 cents CAD per word. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Grain Magazine (A Journal of Eclectic Writing) is a quarterly Canadian literary journal. Its content includes “engaging, surprising, eclectic, and challenging writing and art” by Canadian and international writers. Editors consider only unpublished manuscripts (fiction and nonfiction) and do not accept simultaneous submissions.NOTE: Grain has a nine-month submissions period from September 1st to May 31st. Submissions received between June 1 and August 31 will be automatically rejected. Payment is $50 per page to a maximum of $250 for manuscripts up to 3,500 words. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.grainmagazine.ca/submissionguidelines/.

Boundary Waters Journal is a Canadian print magazine that features articles that "help readers enjoy their trips to canoe country." What 'country' is that? The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), Quetico Provincial Park and Superior National Forest. They pay up to $500 for features. They also pay $50 to $150 for photos. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Faith Today is a bimonthly Canadian general interest magazine connecting Evangelical Christians. Its content includes feature articles, short essays, news, and profiles of Canadian individuals and ministries. Editors buy both first North American serial print rights and perpetual web rights. Payment for most features is $0.25/word (800-1,800 words), essay – $Cdn 0.15/word (650-1,500 words), and reprints – $0.15/word. To learn more, read the writers’ guidelines: https://www.faithtoday.ca/writers.

Boulevard is a Canadian magazine that covers, among other subjects, the art scene in Vancouver Island. While they’re not strictly an art publication, they publish articles that discuss regional art. They pay 25 to 30 cents for features, which are generally 850 words. That length would earn $212 to $255. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Gripped Magazine is a bimonthly Canadian publication for climbing professionals and enthusiasts. Its features, mostly written in the third person and active voice (with Canadian grammar and spelling), “explore the issues, people and places of climbing today.” Departments include Area Profiles (descriptions of the world best climbing places) and Northern Faces (“profiles of the personalities at the heart of Canadian climbing”). Payment is $250 for 1,500-2,500-word features and $150 for 500-1,000-word Departments’ pieces. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: https://gripped.com/contact/editorial/.

OUR HOMES is a quarterly glossy Canadian magazine of premium homes, real estate, and décor. Editors look for “accurate and lively writing that demonstrates knowledge of home building and decoration.” Although articles must include interviews and be based on research, they also must be entertaining. Editors encourage writers to submit their quality photos.Payment is $0.25 per assigned word for freelance writing. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines.

subTerrain (Strong Words for a Polite Nation) is a literary magazine published 3 times per year. Its content includes fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, essays, and commentary. Editors look only for original material and are “happy to consider work from all corners of the identity spectrum.” Payment is $0.10 per word (to a maximum of $500) for fiction (up to 3,000 words), non-fiction (up to 4,000 words), and commentary ((up to 4,000 words). To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://subterrain.ca/about/35/sub-terrain-writer-s-guidelines/.

British Columbia Magazine is a regional magazine for the B.C. area. They aim to "entertain and enlighten its readership with realistic profiles of this endlessly fascinating province." They pay 50 cents per word for features. You can contact them here.

Recreation News is a regional magazine for the Washington D.C. area. They cover recreational activities, with a focus on leisure time for government employees. They cover "destinations and activities within a day or weekend drive of the Baltimore-Washington region." They pay up to $300 per article. Their editors can be contacted here.

Wellbeing is an Australian publication about holistic health, sustainability, and spirituality. They look for articles that are empowering, informative, and entertaining. They pay AU$600 to AU$700 for feature articles 2,000 to 2,500 words long, AU$750 for travel articles, AU$150 for shorter pieces, and up to AU$1750 for special reports. To learn more, read their contributor guidelines.

Vibrant Life is a bimonthly magazine that publishes family-oriented health pieces from a Christian perspective. Their Nutrition section adheres to the vegan lifestyle and helps readers eat more nutritious foods. They pay $100-$300 for articles. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.