As a teenager, I took art classes throughout high school, which meant that I was introduced to many great artists including the Group of Seven. As such, I was also introduced to Killarney Provincial Park and its gorgeous iconic scenery. From all the Canadian painters, I have a love for the works of the Group of Seven, and others, such as Emily Carr, who focused on nature scenes. Visiting Killarney…
Mississauga has some beautiful parks and natural areas. None are as lovely as Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, located by Lake Ontario. Frank and I recently took an early morning walk…
If you want to stretch your legs when visiting the pretty-as-a-picture town of Goderich, Ontario, you don’t have far to go. Head down to the area close to the harbour…
For many years I lived in Mississauga, the growing city west of Toronto. And in the 25-plus years that I was a resident, I never explored the trails at Riverwood Conservancy, until I met my future husband. Since we loved doing hiking dates, one early spring day and one summer day, we hiked the trails at Riverwood Conservancy. Beautiful Urban Trail In Mississauga Located just west of “downtown” Mississauga on…
Want to see a Bald Eagle up close? You can do so at the Raptor Centre at the Mountsberg Conservation Area. Before you start thinking they have dinosaurs there, what…
No flip flops, dress shoes, high heels or sandals are permitted when visiting the Scenic Caves in Collingwood, Ontario. There’s a good reason for this strict rule. The Scenic Caves…
You’ve heard it before: hiking is good for you. But what exactly are the benefits of hiking? As North Americans, we are no strangers to rich foods that add extra pounds to our waistlines. Our Western diet is rich in calories. That’s why we love to go hiking for exercise as much as our work and daily life permits. However, there are many other reasons why hiking is good for…