There was just a dusting of snow on the ground – more in some places than others. Snow makes everything look a bit more magical, but even with very little of it, our first time winter hiking at Dundas Valley…
On a sunny winter morning, we decided we needed to stretch our legs. Winter cabin fever was getting to us. So we headed to Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville, Ontario. We had passed by the Reservoir on past travels…
Ever since I was a little girl, the idea of visiting Petroglyphs Provincial Park near Peterborough, Ontario, was something that I had on my unofficial travel bucket list. This park has historic rock carvings by Algonquin or Iroquoian-speaking people, dating…
You may think the only foodie destination west of Toronto is Niagara-on-the-Lake. But I beg to differ. There are many destinations for a food road trip in Southern Ontario that should be part of any itinerary. Areas such as Brant…
The Hamilton region of southern Ontario is a waterfall mecca for photographers. One of the most gorgeous is Tiffany Falls in Ancaster, part of the greater Hamilton area. Located at Tiffany Falls Conservation Area, the falls are a popular destination…
If you wake up very early – and I mean at 5:30 a.m. crack of dawn early – on a Saturday morning, and leave the house at about 6:10 a.m. you can make it up from Toronto to do some…
Sometime in March of this year, my parents suggested a weekend at a cottage in Port Severn. It had been many years since my last summer cottage getaway. We were overdue for a bit of communing with nature. I loved…
There are so many things to do in Burlington, Ontario – this list just scratches the surface, but gives you a good taste of what this amazing city has to offer residents and tourists alike. Since April 2012, I’ve been…
The benefits of hiking are numerous and it’s something I recommend for self-care activities. However, when it comes to enjoying a good hike it’s important to have good hiking boots for women. I’ve seen this situation many times over and…
