Hilton Falls in winter is a magical place. It’s snow-covered, still and for the most part very quiet. This is especially true early in the mornings on weekends, when few people have ventured out of their homes. At the beginning…
The day I did my day trip to Windsor Castle, I was dealing with typically English weather – rain! How appropriate! Armed with my trusty mini umbrella in one hand, and my map in my other hand, I made my…
Packed campgrounds in the summertime do not mean a relaxing time. I’ve never been a fan of having campsite neighbours who are loud. This is one of the reasons why you should go camping after Labor Day weekend. For those…
No matter what time of the year it is, there are many hiking trails near Toronto and Southern Ontario to explore. As we live just west of Toronto, most of the trails we’ve hiked are in this area. They are…
We’ve often driven along the north shore of Lake Erie. It’s one of my favourite areas for a day trip because there are so many stops you can take. One of them is to visit The Arbor in Port Dover,…
Sleeping during road trips in Ontario, in my opinion, is a big no-no. Particularly when the road takes you through some of the province’s most beautiful landscapes, towns, and urban centres. If you’re taking a road trip from Toronto, you’re…
Not too far from Hamilton, Ontario is a cool place where you can see limestone karsts. The Eramosa Karst Conservation Area is a place to not only hike but also learn about geology. It’s full of porous limestone rocks and…
Ticks that cause Lyme Disease have spread well into Canada over the past few years. Luckily there are tips on preventing Lyme disease that everybody should know about. There’s no need to not enjoy time outdoors. However, with a few…
Although it’s busy during the summer period, Rockwood Conservation Area, located north of Milton, Ontario, is a cool place to relax or take a hike. With limestone caves, a gorgeous trail along the Eramosa River and a tiny beach area,…
