When it comes to winter activities, there’s no beating snowshoeing. It’s not too rigorous, it’s affordable, it’s a whole lot of fun and snowshoeing gets you outside to enjoy the winter months. Which, in Ontario, can be up to five or six months of the year. Any trail can be an excellent snowshoeing trail, which is the beauty of the sport. But if you want a dash of magic, these places are the best places for snowshoeing in Ontario.
Toronto to Thunder Bay: a 10-day Northern Ontario road trip along Lake Superior’s spectacular coast
October 10, 2020There’s nothing quite like Lake Superior, the largest, deepest and coldest of the Great Lakes. It’s one of Ontario’s most rugged coastline. This 10-day Northern Ontario road trip will take you to spectacular vistas, magical waterfalls, and must-see places along Lake Superior. Start the car, and let’s go!
Everything you need to know about Pukaskwa National Park [+ hiking guide]
September 24, 2020Of the six national parks that call Ontario home, Pukaskwa National Park feels the most remote. Located on the shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by thousands of square kilometres of forest, it truly feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere. This guide to Pukaskwa National Park explores everything you need to know about hiking, camping and enjoying this stunning park (and even how to get to the famous White River Suspension Bridge). With ample hiking opportunities and gorgeous landscapes, you won’t want to miss this spectacular park.
There are 48 national parks in Canada, and six of them right here in Ontario. Each park protects a specific ecosystem in Ontario from the dramatic cliffs of the Bruce Peninsula to the vital bird habitat of Point Pelee. This ultimate guide to the national parks in Ontario includes everything you need to know about each park, the best hikes, and where to stay.
Ontario cider: Take a delicious self-guided Georgian Bay cider tour
September 9, 2020Georgian Bay is known for many things, the gorgeous coastline, stunning cottages, and relaxing beach towns. But did you know that the Georgian Bay area is also an area known for its apple production? And what better way to enjoy this bounty than through cider! Georgian Bay is home to at least 10 cider producers, and you can explore them all with this self-guided Georgian Bay cider tour.
Take a surprise day trip in Ontario with Guess Where Trips
August 19, 2020Your bag is packed, and you jump in the car, ready for a road trip. But your destination? Well, that’s a secret! With Guess Where Trips, you can take a surprise day trip in Ontario and discover new destinations you may not have known about before. Would you do it? Would you toss aside planning and let someone else guide you?
Discover Ontario’s Garden: Relaxing things to do in Norfolk County
July 18, 2020Welcome to Ontario’s Garden, aka, Norfolk County. This lovely slice of southwestern Ontario is home to productive farmland, expansive Carolinian forest and a long stretch of Lake Erie beach. From the charming beachside towns to the beautiful vineyards, there are so many relaxing things to do in Norfolk County.
Hiking the Bruce Trail: 14 incredible side trails to explore
March 20, 2020The Bruce Trail is Ontario’s most famous trail. Following the Niagara Escarpment, it weaves nearly 900kms from Niagara to Tobermory. Hiking the Bruce Trail end to end has been on my bucket list for years, but it takes about a month. The side trails offer a taste of what the main trail is like, and it provides ample opportunity to explore some of Ontario’s best natural history.