While you’ve probably seen signs for it along the highway or on roadsides, many people don’t quite understand what the Ontario Greenbelt is. And to be honest – I really didn’t either for a long time. It’s one of those things that blends into the background that you don’t really think anything of. However, we […]
Don’t let the name fool you into thinking this is going to be a walk in the park! Well… I guess it actually is that, but you get what I mean. Short Hills Provincial Park offers some of the best hiking in Niagara and is the perfect place to spend a few hours, an afternoon […]
As the long hot days begin to cool down, the changing of the leaves is a sure sign that autumn has arrived. Ontarians are fortunate that we often have a long fall season and a varied burst of golds and reds – and Niagara is no different. Hiking is one of the best autumn things […]
If you’ve been to Gatineau, you’ve already had a taste of the Outaouais in Quebec. Referencing the French name for the Ottawa River which actually means “to buy or to sell” in the Algonquin language, signifying that the Ottawa River has been a place of importance since time immemorial. While this region in Western Quebec […]
It may have taken me three decades to visit Peterborough and while I wish I had visited sooner, I’ve made up for it by visiting again and again! It’s the perfect hub for exploring the beauty of The Kawarthas while the city itself has so much to offer. With brilliant natural wonders, incredible cultural learning […]
Canada is home to over 45 national parks and reserves from coast to coast to coast. Each one protects a special area of land along with the vegetation and wildlife found within it. Georgian Bay Islands National Park is one of the six national parks located within Ontario. With the incredible landscapes of the Canadian […]
