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 of January 2010, my husband, Frank, and I had our first hiking date at Hilton Falls. It was a chilly, sunny day with snow-covered trails and woods. It was MAGIC!…
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…
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…
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, it’s become extremely popular. So popular that access to it is limited to the public. However, if you can visit and explore Rockwood, you can tick off your Ontario exploration…
Last summer we took a road trip along the north shore of Lake Erie, stopping at many places along the way. Our goal was visiting Point Pelee National Park and…
Despite being known for its Falls and for the amusements of Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls is also home to cool spot. A place where you can immerse yourself in nature.…
Not far from Toronto is an out-of-this-world-looking landscape that attracts visitors every Spring, Summer, and Fall. Why not Winter? It’s because the red rocks of Cheltenham Badlands in Caledon, Ontario are not visible under a layer of snow. It looks like a hilly, red desert in the middle of a forested area just north of Toronto. But it’s actually soft rock that has no vegetation on it. The red hue…