If you're looking for a stress relieving winter pastime, hiking in the midst of forests and valleys blanketed in snow will leave you feeling serene. Nothing compares to the quiet beauty of a wintry panorama. Winter hiking offers a unique experience of Ontario's natural parks. There are no insects to worry about, there are striking views, and the parks are less populated, … [Read more...]
A Day Trip to Rushing River Provincial Park
A beautiful park, a good pair of hiking shoes, a well stocked cooler and Alice, a standard poodle, game for anything, is what I would call a recipe for success. And that was exactly how a recent holiday Monday came together for us, as we decided to spend it at Rushing River Provincial Park in the district of Kenora. Located a mere 2.5 hours from Winnipeg, the park is perfect … [Read more...]
A Better Walk at Sandbanks Dunes
By Christine Peets Walking is great exercise and by taking your Nordic Poles along, it can be more of a workout than just a walk in the park. I am the co-leader of a Nordic Pole Walking Group at the 55 Plus Activity Centre in Napanee, and have made some great friends. On a beautiful day in late October we decided to go to the Dunes Trail at Sandbanks. Nordic Walking … [Read more...]
Winter Hiking at Rattlesnake Point and Mount Nemo Conservation Areas
By Roxanne De Souza. During the summer months, Conservation Halton parks are crawling with seasonal hikers, thrill-seeking rock-climbers, and picnicking families. As some of the most accessible trails from the Toronto region, the parks scattered around the Niagara Escarpment boast waterfalls, scenic lookout points, and wildlife education sites. However, these scenic trails see … [Read more...]
Hiking Granite Trail and Crack Trail in Killarney
Kayakers on George Lake Public beach at George Lake A trek into the woods (Granite Trail, Killarney) Georgian Bay view from the top of Granite Trail (after about a half hour walking) Finishing point of Granite Trail looking at La Cloche mountains Walking along the Granite Trail, about a half hour … [Read more...]
Things to Do at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
If I had to make a list of our favourite camping spots, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park would definitely be in the top five. The park is located on Sibley Peninsula about an hour away from Thunder Bay. It gets its name from a rock formation that looks like a big lying figure of a man. Lots of legends surround this place, legends just as beautiful as the park itself. They tell of … [Read more...]
Escape to Sandbanks Provincial Park: The Perfect Family Getaway
Golden sand spread out across three beaches, sparkling blue water perfect for swimming and towering sand dunes greet you at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Located in Prince Edward County this provincial park is designed for families with great hiking trails, watercraft rentals and special events happening all summer long. This beautiful park boasts five campgrounds to choose from … [Read more...]
Petawawa Terrace: A place for everyone
Seanna Thomas talks about Petawawa Terrace - a non operating provincial park near Algonquin When I first moved to Petawawa, the Terrace was a place I could go to clear my mind. My husband is in the military and we had just moved from a big city to a small town. Adjusting was difficult, but I always loved how the fresh air of the outdoors could help me put everything in … [Read more...]
Sleeping Springwater: A tribute to the now ‘closed’ provincial park
Mary Harris shares her love and hope for Springwater Provincial Park Springwater Park was once a great outing for this family of seven. Nearby, inexpensive and a blast for rambunctious little ones, we used to take a picnic and a frisbee and drive less than ten minutes out highway 26 to the park. The gate admission, only about $10.00, was easy on the wallet. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Trekking to Tobermory: Exploring Bruce Peninsula National Park
Ontario is a province of diverse landscapes. If you are willing to put in the necessary travel time you can explore the eroded ranges of the La Cloche Mountains in Killarney Provincial Park, the extensive network of lakes that makes up the interior of Algonquin Provincial Park, or you could even hire a bush pilot to show you what the true north is all about with an aerial tour … [Read more...]
