Hiking at Forks of the Credit River Provincial Park can be a great way to tap into the benefits of hiking. If you’re looking for a long hike with interesting scenery at a day use park (particularly the forks), then this is the place to go. We did an early Spring hike at Forks of the Credit River and had an awesome workout… albeit a muddy one. Read on to…
Chances are if you are climbing up the Kenilworth Stairs up to the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton, Ontario, you have at least two or three runners working up a sweat…
Lowville Park, in Lowville, Ontario – a tiny town just north of Burlington, Ontario – is a secret gem of a park that runs along Bronte Creek. It’s nestled between…
The Hamilton, Ontario area has some great hiking trails that are free to the public and not overly used. For a nice change from the packed Halton-region conservation areas and trails, Crooks Hollow Conservation Area near Dundas, Ontario is a great alternative. It’s also a perfect alternative to Hamilton’s busy waterfalls. Whereas Webster’s Falls, Tews Falls and other falls in the area are hugely popular, Crooks’ Hollow Trail is less…
Hamilton, Ontario is known for its steel factories and gritty neighbourhoods, undergoing a recent renaissance. It’s also known for its numerous waterfalls including the very popular Webster Falls and Tew…
Taking photos in the morning light is magic. So when our photographer friend, Mark, suggested we do a photography lesson at Mount Nemo Conservation Area on an early summer morning,…
Want to get a shot of the elusive cardinal? Or have an opportunity to feed chickadees? Check out cranes in their natural habitat rather than the zoo? A visit to …
When you haven’t gone camping for a while, it’s sometimes not easy to get back into it. Spending two nights camping at Killbear Provincial Park, just northwest of Parry Sound,…
One summer’s day, we hopped into our car and decided to explore the north shore of Lake Erie. Port Stanley was our destination. But what can you experience when visiting…
Do you enjoy peaceful and quiet beaches? I found one Port Burwell beach at Port Burwell Provincial Park to be a great destination for a summer weekday break. There are many great beaches in and around Ontario. But some are more popular than others. Port Burwell Beach is a popular location for families and those just seeking a quiet spot to relax on summer weekdays. So that’s why I’m sharing…
It’s a victim of its beauty: when you’re visiting the Grotto at Tobermory, you’re bound to experience crowds. The same is true of hiking the Cyprus Lake Trail at Bruce…