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...]