Travel at its finest. OFFSHORE, a luxury travel magazine, delivers the best in aspirational travel to a highly targeted audience of Canada’s most affluent consumers. First and foremost a print product, OFFSHORE is meant to be savoured slowly while lounging or day-dreaming, exciting our readers and inspiring their next vacation.
OFFSHORE is a high-impact custom content solution to clients. Our writers can work with you to build a story that fully incorporates your key messaging, while our designers use stunning imagery to bring that story to life. From concept to completion, our expert team is ready to guide you through the creative process.
OFFSHORE is produced 4 times per year. Fall, Winter and Spring editions are distributed to Globe and Mail subscribers in high income areas of the Greater Toronto Area. The Summer edition is delivered to the docks of affl uent residents, in partnership with Hideaways, an upmarket lifestyle magazine presenting an architectural tour of Ontario’s spectacular Muskoka region.
Our team is committed to helping you meet your messaging needs and marketing goals
A recurring hotel review series that brings the world’s most distinctive stays to life, from designforward boutiques to heritage icons and beach resorts. Each piece captures the spirit of the property through vivid storytelling, paired with short, skimmable sidebars (“On the Menu,” “Room to Book,” “It’s in the Details,” etc.) that highlight design, dining, and nearby activities.
A visually engaging two-page guide to top-tier layover destinations, showing how to turn a brief stay into a memorable experience. Each Stopover curates the best of a city in 24 to 48 hours, from stylish neighbourhoods and noteworthy restaurants to art, culture, and lesser-known gems that reward the curious traveller.
A curated, themed roundup of smart finds for modern travellers, from clever gear and entertaining must-haves to sustainable favourites. This visual page includes 2-3 lines of description for each product, plus pricing and website.
A conversational Q&A with influential voices in travel, culture, and design — from celebrated chefs and bestselling authors to visionary entrepreneurs. Interviews reveal what inspires them, how travel shapes their perspective, and which spots they love most in a destination that’s meaningful to them.
Immersive storytelling from Offshore’s network of accomplished writers across North America. These narrative-driven articles explore the world through food, culture, adventure, and wellness, offering readers a deeper sense of place and perspective..
EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2027
SPRING
Theme: WELLNESS & COMMUNITY
Publication date:
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
SUMMER
Theme: SUMMER HIDEAWAYS
Publication date:
Tuesday, June 15, 2027
FALL
Theme: THE CULINARY ISSUE
Publication date:
Tuesday, September 14, 2027
WINTER
Theme: THE SUN ISSUE
Publication date:
Tuesday, December 7, 2027
Destinations ••• how to get there and where to stay
First-hand experiences ••• real people in real places
Cruising ••• see the world, discover the last fontier
Culinary ••• savour the experience
Wine ••• best Spring & Summer wines, wineries worth travelling for
Sun, sand & sea ••• the greatest escapes
PRINT DISTRIBUTION // Summer
Muskoka Edition
HIGHLY TARGETED Muskoka’s cottage country is an exclusive pocket of recreational homes two hours north of Toronto where the many celebrities, executives, and international residents who enjoy seasonal homes, spend time perusing the quality content delivered to them by OFFSHORE (neatly tucked inside Hideaways Magazine).
41,874 subscribers (25,000 print; 16,874 digital): ⊲ Hand-delivered to the cottages of Muskoka’s most exclusive lakes ⊲ Available for pick-up in select Muskoka businesses and retailers ⊲ OFFSHORE is also distributed in digital format to travel agencies and OFFSHORE subscribers across Canada selling luxury travel
PRINT DISTRIBUTION // Fall-Spring
Greater Toronto Area Editions
STRATEGIC DELIVERY TO
41,874 READERS | 25,000 print; 16,874 digital
Meet Canada’s most affluent city-dwellers, key influencers, and top decision-makers with the Spring, Fall, and Winter editions of OFFSHORE, distributed within the Globe and Mail to subscribers in prestigious areas in the Greater Toronto Area.
ADVERTISING/CUSTOM
CONTENT
OFFSHORE is a high-impact custom content solution helping clients reach a strategically selected segment of the consumer market who is eager to learn about the latest in luxury travel. Our writers work with you to build a story that fully incorporates your key messaging, while our designers use stunning imagery to bring that story to life. From concept to completion, our expert team is ready to guide you through the creative process.
DOUBLE-PAGE SPREAD
(Prices upon request)
FULL PAGE
(Prices upon request)
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Material Closing Dates
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Spring 2027
Summer 2027
Fall 2027
Winter 2027
Custom Content
January 21
May 13
August 12
November 4
Advertising
February 1
May 25
August 24
November 15
Publication Date
February 8
May 31
August 30
November 22
Mechanical Specifications
Size
Bleed Size
Trim Size
Double-Page Spread
16.75” x 10.9375”
16.25” x 10.6875”
Full Page
8.375” x 10.9375”
8.125” x 10.6875”
Half-Page (Vertical)
No bleed
3.4375” x 9.6875”
All dimensions are width x depth in decimal inches.
Custom Content Specifications
Full Page
275–300 words of body copy + captions and titles
5–8 high-resolution photos, renderings or images
Double-Page Spread
500–700 words of body copy + captions and titles
7–10 high-resolution photos, renderings or images
Material Upload
Please send advertising and custom content materials by email to Wayne Labourn at [email protected] and CC’d to Sales ([email protected]) or as a link through large-file transfer service(s) such as WeTransfer, DropBox, etc.
Production Contact
Wayne Labourn, Production Manager [email protected] | 416-968-7252, ext. 443