Did you know there is a company called Ship Foliage that sells New England maple leaves over the Internet? That's right, for $19.99 you can have three professionally preserved leaves; five will cost you $29.99. According to the company's website, it's their way of sharing the beauty of New England's fall with the rest of the world. Luckily for us here in Ontario, we don't need … [Read more...]
Algonquin Fall Colours Inspiration (in pictures)
Algonquin is one of the most popular destinations in Ontario to view Fall Foliage. Here is why... Track and Tower Trail Grand Lake Ontario Parks Store at the West Gate Beautiful Fall colour reflection on a lake Portage Store in Fall colour background Ragged Falls, just outside of Algonquin Rock Lake at the Booth's Rock Trail Little Doe … [Read more...]
Best Ontario Parks to Visit in the Fall
Camping is usually associated with hot summer months. However, the arrival of fall doesn't mean you have to pack your camping gear away just yet. Smaller crowds, absence of bugs and mild weather make fall a great time to get outside and enjoy nature. Evenings may be getting chilly but it can be easily fixed with a bowl of hot soup and roaring campfire. Plus, a gorgeous display … [Read more...]
Autumn in High Park: Nature in the heart of Toronto city
By Sarah Varnam As the largest park (398 acres/161 hectares) contained within Toronto city limits, High Park is full of surprises year-round. Though I’ve been to High Park many times—to play in the playgrounds as a little girl, to take pictures as part of a photography day camp when I was a little older, and to listen to poetry during summer festivals as a university … [Read more...]
Algonquin: Tips for Interior canoe tripping in Autumn
Canoeing Algonquin Park in Autumn is fun Canoeing Algonquin Park in Autumn is pure heaven! I love this time of year, it is my favourite season and it can be yours too. What’s not to like about autumn? For starters, canoeing in the backcountry becomes a less travelled place in September. With the end of summer, all the kids are back to school and everyone else is back to … [Read more...]