🌼 Happy Easter from Canadian Preppers Network! 🐣

🌼 Happy Easter from Canadian Preppers Network! 🐣

As we celebrate Easter—a time of renewal, reflection, and resilience—we’re reminded of the values that bring us together as a community: faith in the future, the strength to adapt, and the wisdom to prepare. Whether you’re spending the weekend off-grid with family, tending your spring garden, or simply enjoying some well-earned peace and quiet, we…

Homesteading in the North: How to Start a Resilient Off-Grid Life in Canada

Homesteading in the North: How to Start a Resilient Off-Grid Life in Canada

More Canadians than ever are questioning the reliability of modern systems—and dreaming of a simpler, more self-sufficient way of life. Whether it’s rising grocery bills, blackouts, or just the call of the wild, off-grid homesteading is no longer a fringe lifestyle. It’s a practical, empowering solution to the uncertainty of modern living. So what does…

How to Heat Your Home Without Electricity: Canadian Winter Edition

How to Heat Your Home Without Electricity: Canadian Winter Edition

The Canadian winter is no joke. When the power goes out in January or February, the temperature inside your home can become dangerously cold within hours. Heating without electricity is not only possible—it’s critical knowledge for every prepper north of the 49th parallel. One of the most dependable off-grid heating methods is the wood stove….

Prepping 101: What to Stock Now Before Prices Spike Again

Prepping 101: What to Stock Now Before Prices Spike Again

Every year, Canadians feel the squeeze at the grocery store checkout. Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and climate-induced crop failures are making it increasingly expensive to feed a family. A properly stocked pantry isn’t just about being ready for an emergency—it’s a smart, cost-effective way to protect yourself from economic uncertainty. Building a prepper’s pantry ensures…

Canadian Grid Down: What a Real Blackout Scenario Looks Like in 2025

Canadian Grid Down: What a Real Blackout Scenario Looks Like in 2025

Imagine this: it’s mid-January in Central Ontario. Temperatures have plunged below -25°C, and you’re wrapped in blankets, watching the snow fall outside your window when suddenly the lights flicker—and then go out. Hours pass, then a full day. The power hasn’t returned, and your home is growing colder with every passing minute. This isn’t the…

🌾 Acres of Preparedness: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Forever Retreat Is Here

🌾 Acres of Preparedness: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Forever Retreat Is Here

In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, there’s never been a better time to take control of your future. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just starting to think about long-term preparedness, “Acres of Preparedness: Planning for the Last Place You’ll Ever Need” is a must-have for your survival library. 📚 Now available on Amazon:…

⚠️ What to Expect in a Community-Wide Collapse — and How to Evacuate Like a Hardcore Prepper

⚠️ What to Expect in a Community-Wide Collapse — and How to Evacuate Like a Hardcore Prepper

Real lessons. Zero illusions. No excuses. We talk a lot about “collapse” — but most people haven’t lived it. At least not the way preppers imagine it: all-at-once failure, empty shelves, lawlessness. The truth? Collapse usually hits in layers: power goes out, services stop working, help doesn’t come. Then people panic. Then things break —…

CPN SPECIAL EDITION: TRUMP’S TARIFFS JUST IGNITED A PREPPER CRISIS: What You Need to Know Now

CPN SPECIAL EDITION: TRUMP’S TARIFFS JUST IGNITED A PREPPER CRISIS: What You Need to Know Now

In 2025, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of tariffs targeting imports from key trading partners—including China, Canada, and Mexico. The move, framed as a national security response to illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and trade imbalances, has already begun reshaping consumer markets. But for preppers—individuals who prioritize self-sufficiency and emergency preparedness—these policy shifts carry…

🌾 Best Canadian Heirloom Crops for Seed Saving

🌾 Best Canadian Heirloom Crops for Seed Saving

Grow once, harvest forever: the backbone of food independence For preppers, homesteaders, and self-reliant families, food security starts with seeds. But not just any seeds — heirloom, open-pollinated varieties that you can save and replant year after year. Seed saving isn’t just about thrift. It’s about adaptation, resilience, and independence from seed corporations and fragile…

🧼 How to Make Your Own Soap, Lye, and Disinfectants from Scratch

🧼 How to Make Your Own Soap, Lye, and Disinfectants from Scratch

Essential hygiene skills for off-grid preparedness Clean hands save lives. Whether you’re living off-grid, facing long-term infrastructure failure, or simply want to be less dependent on store-bought products, knowing how to make your own soap, lye, and natural disinfectants is an invaluable skill. These aren’t just back-to-the-land curiosities — they’re essential survival tools. Soap fights…