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Olivia Rutt

Photographer & Traveller

Hey there, I’m Olivia, writer and photographer behind My Wandering Voyage. My mission: to help full-time working millennials explore and capture the world through trip planning advice, destination inspiration and photography tips. Get started here and make sure to sign up for my newsletter to gain access to the Travel Resource Library.

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Latest Posts

31 Best Places to go Camping in Ontario

April 12, 2021

Check out these incredible Grey County Waterfalls in Winter

March 28, 2021

The Complete Guide to Tobermory and Flowerpot Island Camping

February 10, 2021

11+ stellar places for snowshoeing in Ontario

January 5, 2021

100 Unforgettable Ontario experiences that make the perfect gifts

November 20, 2020

Sleeping on an Island WITH NO ESCAPE!!! 😱⁠⁠Flowerpot Island remains, to this day, one of the coolest adventures I've ever been on. ⁠⁠Last year I booked a backcountry campsite on the famous Flowerpot Island in Fathom Five National Marine Park near Tobermory Ontario.⁠⁠There are only 6 campsites on the entire island and it's only accessible by boat, which means that you're stuck on the island until the boat comes back. And while it doesn't get cancelled often, there are times when the boats can't make it due to fog or wind. ⁠⁠While I was hoping to photograph the stars on Flowerpot Island, the added bonus of staying here was the gorgeous sunrise behind the large flowerpot formation. ⁠⁠Seeing the sun turn from a speck on the horizon, to lighting up the whole scene was fabulous and well worth the early morning. ⁠⁠You can watch my adventure to this island on YouTube through the link in my bio. ⁠⁠📍 Flowerpot Island, Tobermory⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #ExploreOntario #DestinationOntario #IgersOntario #ParksCanada #FlowerpotIsland #FathomFiveNationalMarinePark #BrucePeninsula #Tobermory #ExploreTheBruce #BruceGreySimcoe #GeorgianBay #WomenWhoExploreOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioOutdoors #CanadianDestinations #CanGeoTravel #GreatWhiteNorth #WildCanada #DiscoverCanada #UnlimitedCanada #VisitCanada #SunriseLover

⭐ Did you know that Lake Superior Provincial Par

⭐ Did you know that Lake Superior Provincial Park is a Dark Sky preserve?! ⭐⁠⁠When I first camped here last year, I made a rookie mistake. I brought my tripod, but not the shoe for my camera to connect to the tripod. The stars were gorgeous and I totally missed the opportunity to photograph them!⁠⁠This year, I wasn't going to miss out! Armed with my camera, tripod and a little bit of math. I sat outside for three nights, waiting for the perfect mix of clear skies, no moon and a brilliant Milky Way. ⁠⁠As I sat on the beach at Agawa Bay campground for two hours, I remember feeling so small with the expanse of the universe in front of me. It's a humbling reminder. ⁠⁠📍 Agawa Bay, Lake Superior Provincial Park⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioParks #FindYourselfHere #LakeSuperiorProvincialPark #Lake Superior #DiscoverTheNight #NightSky #DarkSkies #NorthernOntario #WomenWhoExploreOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioOutdoors #CanadianDestinations #CanGeoTravel #GreatWhiteNorth #WildCanada #DiscoverCanada #UnlimitedCanada #VisitCanada #MilkyWayShooters

I WENT SOLO CAMPING FOR A WEEK IN LAKE SUPERIOR PR

I WENT SOLO CAMPING FOR A WEEK IN LAKE SUPERIOR PROVINCIAL PARK. 🏕️🚙I have to admit, I'm actually really proud of myself for making it through this week. Camping solo in Lake Superior Provincial Park has been a trip. I even got to visit one of the best national parks in Ontario too! (Pukaskwa National Park)It was quite the adventure. I've been worried about bears. And rightfully so, because the morning I got to the campground, a bear was spotted right by the gate. Then I saw three more bears while I was driving. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos. But internally I was like what am I getting myself into, and every time I set foot on a trail, I was so nervous about running into a bear by myself.But I did it, I hiked, I camped, I adventured, I problem solved, I even let myself relax and do nothing, and I genuinely enjoyed myself. I read like 4 books, not even kidding.Also, now that I've taken the time to really explore this park, it's now my absolute favourite park in Ontario •⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #LoveOntario #GirlsWhoHike #GirlsWhoCamp #WhyIHike #OntarioParks #LakeSuperiorProvincialPark #GoodTimesOutside #FindYourselfHere #LakeSuperior #NorthernOntario #ExploreOntario

It's kind of crazy how it happened... ⁠ ⁠ At t

It's kind of crazy how it happened... ⁠⁠At the very beginning of 2020, I had only visited 19 Ontario Provincial Parks, most of them just a stone's throw away from where I lived. ⁠⁠In 2020, I tallied up 32 parks in just one year! 😱 It wasn't just the Global Pandy Dandy that had me itching to travel. I already knew that Ontario is one amazing place to discover. ⁠⁠And, despite public opinion, it wasn't just an insane desire to collect all the park stickers that led me to visit so many. ⁠⁠Although both those things contributed to me visiting all these parks, deep down, I just want to see the most beautiful places in Ontario. The places that make me say, "wow, I can't believe this is real." The places that make others say "no way, that's in Ontario?!"⁠⁠Plus, being out in nature isn't half bad either. I've now visited 61 Ontario Provincial Parks and I don't plan on stopping until I see them all!⁠⁠What motivates you to explore Ontario Parks?⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioOutdoors #ExploreOntario #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #LoveOntario #MyOntario #DestinationOntario #OntarioParks #30x30Challenge #OntarioRoadTrip #NorthernOntario #NorthernLife #northeasternontario #NEOntario #FindYourselfHere #DestiantionNorthernOntario #ComeWander #OttawaValley #OutdoorTones #FindMeOutside #FolkNature #IdHikeThat #TakeTheScenicRoute #GoodTimesOutside #WildCanada #VisitCanada⁠

👀 Where can you find THESE VIEWS?! 👀⁠ ⁠

👀 Where can you find THESE VIEWS?! 👀⁠⁠PART 3 of my Northeastern Ontario road trip adventure is live on YouTube. ⁠In it, you'll see the last leg of our journey that takes us to some incredible viewpoints!⁠⁠▶️ Click the link on my bio to see some of the coolest views in Northeastern Ontario! ▶️⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #DestinationOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioForYou #PureOntario #WomenWhoExploreOntario #OntarioOutdoors #Temagami #NorthernOntario #TemagamiFireTower #NEOntario

Climb this fire tower! 🔥⁠ ⁠ This is the Tem

Climb this fire tower! 🔥⁠⁠This is the Temagami Fire Tower, a decommissioned forest fire watch tower located near Temagami in Eastern Ontario. ⁠⁠Just a short jaunt from the parking lot, you can get a nice view from the ground, but the real view is after you climb up.⁠⁠Climbing this 100-foot tower is a lot easier than the one I climbed in Alberta. This one has stairs 😅 The spiral staircase narrows until you reach a short ladder to the very top. The cupola offers 360 degree views of the surrounding Temagami wilderness.⁠⁠You won't want to miss this Northeastern Ontario gem!⁠⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #DestinationOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioForYou #PureOntario #WomenWhoExploreOntario #OntarioOutdoors #Temagami #NorthernOntario #TemagamiFireTower #NEOntario

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Sleeping on an Island WITH NO ESCAPE!!! 😱⁠⁠Flowerpot Island remains, to this day, one of the coolest adventures I've ever been on. ⁠⁠Last year I booked a backcountry campsite on the famous Flowerpot Island in Fathom Five National Marine Park near Tobermory Ontario.⁠⁠There are only 6 campsites on the entire island and it's only accessible by boat, which means that you're stuck on the island until the boat comes back. And while it doesn't get cancelled often, there are times when the boats can't make it due to fog or wind. ⁠⁠While I was hoping to photograph the stars on Flowerpot Island, the added bonus of staying here was the gorgeous sunrise behind the large flowerpot formation. ⁠⁠Seeing the sun turn from a speck on the horizon, to lighting up the whole scene was fabulous and well worth the early morning. ⁠⁠You can watch my adventure to this island on YouTube through the link in my bio. ⁠⁠📍 Flowerpot Island, Tobermory⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #ExploreOntario #DestinationOntario #IgersOntario #ParksCanada #FlowerpotIsland #FathomFiveNationalMarinePark #BrucePeninsula #Tobermory #ExploreTheBruce #BruceGreySimcoe #GeorgianBay #WomenWhoExploreOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioOutdoors #CanadianDestinations #CanGeoTravel #GreatWhiteNorth #WildCanada #DiscoverCanada #UnlimitedCanada #VisitCanada #SunriseLover

⭐ Did you know that Lake Superior Provincial Par

⭐ Did you know that Lake Superior Provincial Park is a Dark Sky preserve?! ⭐⁠⁠When I first camped here last year, I made a rookie mistake. I brought my tripod, but not the shoe for my camera to connect to the tripod. The stars were gorgeous and I totally missed the opportunity to photograph them!⁠⁠This year, I wasn't going to miss out! Armed with my camera, tripod and a little bit of math. I sat outside for three nights, waiting for the perfect mix of clear skies, no moon and a brilliant Milky Way. ⁠⁠As I sat on the beach at Agawa Bay campground for two hours, I remember feeling so small with the expanse of the universe in front of me. It's a humbling reminder. ⁠⁠📍 Agawa Bay, Lake Superior Provincial Park⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioParks #FindYourselfHere #LakeSuperiorProvincialPark #Lake Superior #DiscoverTheNight #NightSky #DarkSkies #NorthernOntario #WomenWhoExploreOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioOutdoors #CanadianDestinations #CanGeoTravel #GreatWhiteNorth #WildCanada #DiscoverCanada #UnlimitedCanada #VisitCanada #MilkyWayShooters

I WENT SOLO CAMPING FOR A WEEK IN LAKE SUPERIOR PR

I WENT SOLO CAMPING FOR A WEEK IN LAKE SUPERIOR PROVINCIAL PARK. 🏕️🚙I have to admit, I'm actually really proud of myself for making it through this week. Camping solo in Lake Superior Provincial Park has been a trip. I even got to visit one of the best national parks in Ontario too! (Pukaskwa National Park)It was quite the adventure. I've been worried about bears. And rightfully so, because the morning I got to the campground, a bear was spotted right by the gate. Then I saw three more bears while I was driving. Unfortunately I didn't get any photos. But internally I was like what am I getting myself into, and every time I set foot on a trail, I was so nervous about running into a bear by myself.But I did it, I hiked, I camped, I adventured, I problem solved, I even let myself relax and do nothing, and I genuinely enjoyed myself. I read like 4 books, not even kidding.Also, now that I've taken the time to really explore this park, it's now my absolute favourite park in Ontario •⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #LoveOntario #GirlsWhoHike #GirlsWhoCamp #WhyIHike #OntarioParks #LakeSuperiorProvincialPark #GoodTimesOutside #FindYourselfHere #LakeSuperior #NorthernOntario #ExploreOntario

It's kind of crazy how it happened... ⁠ ⁠ At t

It's kind of crazy how it happened... ⁠⁠At the very beginning of 2020, I had only visited 19 Ontario Provincial Parks, most of them just a stone's throw away from where I lived. ⁠⁠In 2020, I tallied up 32 parks in just one year! 😱 It wasn't just the Global Pandy Dandy that had me itching to travel. I already knew that Ontario is one amazing place to discover. ⁠⁠And, despite public opinion, it wasn't just an insane desire to collect all the park stickers that led me to visit so many. ⁠⁠Although both those things contributed to me visiting all these parks, deep down, I just want to see the most beautiful places in Ontario. The places that make me say, "wow, I can't believe this is real." The places that make others say "no way, that's in Ontario?!"⁠⁠Plus, being out in nature isn't half bad either. I've now visited 61 Ontario Provincial Parks and I don't plan on stopping until I see them all!⁠⁠What motivates you to explore Ontario Parks?⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioOutdoors #ExploreOntario #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #LoveOntario #MyOntario #DestinationOntario #OntarioParks #30x30Challenge #OntarioRoadTrip #NorthernOntario #NorthernLife #northeasternontario #NEOntario #FindYourselfHere #DestiantionNorthernOntario #ComeWander #OttawaValley #OutdoorTones #FindMeOutside #FolkNature #IdHikeThat #TakeTheScenicRoute #GoodTimesOutside #WildCanada #VisitCanada⁠

👀 Where can you find THESE VIEWS?! 👀⁠ ⁠

👀 Where can you find THESE VIEWS?! 👀⁠⁠PART 3 of my Northeastern Ontario road trip adventure is live on YouTube. ⁠In it, you'll see the last leg of our journey that takes us to some incredible viewpoints!⁠⁠▶️ Click the link on my bio to see some of the coolest views in Northeastern Ontario! ▶️⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #DestinationOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioForYou #PureOntario #WomenWhoExploreOntario #OntarioOutdoors #Temagami #NorthernOntario #TemagamiFireTower #NEOntario

Climb this fire tower! 🔥⁠ ⁠ This is the Tem

Climb this fire tower! 🔥⁠⁠This is the Temagami Fire Tower, a decommissioned forest fire watch tower located near Temagami in Eastern Ontario. ⁠⁠Just a short jaunt from the parking lot, you can get a nice view from the ground, but the real view is after you climb up.⁠⁠Climbing this 100-foot tower is a lot easier than the one I climbed in Alberta. This one has stairs 😅 The spiral staircase narrows until you reach a short ladder to the very top. The cupola offers 360 degree views of the surrounding Temagami wilderness.⁠⁠You won't want to miss this Northeastern Ontario gem!⁠⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #DestinationOntario #ExploreOntario #OntarioForYou #PureOntario #WomenWhoExploreOntario #OntarioOutdoors #Temagami #NorthernOntario #TemagamiFireTower #NEOntario

Just dreaming about Lake Superior 💙⁠ ⁠ The

Just dreaming about Lake Superior 💙⁠⁠The countdown is on for my next adventure to Lake Superior. I've booked a week at the end of summer at a provincial park here. ⁠⁠I'm looking forward to hiking, lounging, reading and just relaxing in one place for a whole week. (Which is totally not my style!) ⁠⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #AdventureOntario #LoveOntario #MyOntario #DestinationOntario #OntarioParks #FindYourSelfHere #PancakeBay #LakeSuperior #ExploreOntario #GirlWhoHikes #OutbackCollective #ExploreYourBackyard #HikeON

I don't always show my face around here. But I jus

I don't always show my face around here. But I just wanted to say thanks!⁠ 🥰⁠While I was away at Killarney Provincial Park, I hit a milestone here on Instagram. 3,000 followers! ⁠🤯⁠Welcome to all the new faces and thank you for your love and support. I've been travelling and sharing photos since 2013, and I'm so glad I've found a community that loves that too. ⁠⁠My Wandering Voyage has evolved so much since it was born in 2013, as a way to keep my family up-to-date with my first big international trip.⁠⁠In 2014, I moved to Alberta and started writing about the awesome and sometimes weird experiences I had there. ⁠⁠In 2016, I said "Let's get serious!" and I launched the first iteration of mywanderingvoyage.com. I wrote about the cool experiences I had in countries all over the world and shared tips for others to get the most out of their vacation too. ⁠⁠Since then, I've been writing so much about travel, photography, outdoor adventures and about my home province of Ontario. (There are so many incredible things to do here!)⁠⁠If any of that sounds like fun to you, then you and I are going to get along swimmingly!⁠⁠So thanks for 3K! You all mean the world to me.⁠ 💌⁠⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠•⁠#ExploreOntario #YoursToDiscover #BestOfOntario #OntarioForYou #OntarioCanada #ExploreON #OntarioCA #PureOntario #She_Explores #SheTravelz #SoloFemaleTravel #TheTravelWoman #PeopleWhoAdventure #DarlingEscape

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