This is a guest post by avid outdoor-enthusiast, Brenda Patterson who shares her tips on what to wear while hiking in winter. Her tips on winter hiking gear is based on years of outdoor adventures. The great outdoors… Yes! In the winter too! Why go hiking during the winter period? There are many bonuses to be in the outdoors in the winter! My five reasons to go hiking in winter are: No pesky mosquitoes or bugs The outhouses and kybos are less offensive (they don’t smell nearly as much as in the summer)Fun to…
Toronto’s High Park in winter is a vibrant place. As it’s right in the city, it provides Torontonians with a dose of nature without having to go too far. It’s…
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…
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 so close to the city that you can do a half day trip very easily. And there are so many gorgeous hiking trails that you can spend a full summer…
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…
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…
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…