Take gentle forest walks or trek the rugged terrain along an original Voyageur portage route. Backpack in the unspoiled splendour of provincial and national parks, some larger than countries. Pedal along an abandoned rail line, through vast orchards and down country lanes. Aim your binoculars and spot rare birds. The sky’s the limit for climbers, whether you’re clawing your way up a steep icy crag or testing your mettle on a challenging vertical rock face. Ontario beckons with adventures to match your imagination and keep your adrenaline pumping.
If adrenaline-pumping adventure is your game, don a helmet and wetsuit for some whitewater rodeo. Gear up to ride the class III and IV daredevil sections of the Ottawa River’s Rocher Fendu rapids of Butcher’s Knife, Coliseum and Hell’s Half Mile. Wrestle opponents named Bus Eater and The White Faced Monster. Tackle the steep, five-metre […]
Dubbed the unlikeliest craze recently by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, the popularity of birdwatching is on the rise with outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages. Birdwatching doesn’t require bank-breaking gear, just a pair of binoculars, a decent zoom on your camera and good quality bug spray. An unofficial prerequisite for the activity is […]
Story originally appeared in dinemagazine.com. “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” — Henry David Thoreau Canada is […]
When Ontario’s lakes and waterways freeze over, anglers everywhere rejoice. Ice fishing season has begun! Some anglers embrace the solitude of the sport while others relish the atmosphere of camaraderie a hut on a frozen lake offers. With an increase in millennials and families discovering the exhilaration of this winter activity, ice fishing is experiencing […]
Snowshoeing at night is a magical, multi-sensory experience. Hear the soft crunch of snow underfoot. Feel the harmony of the cathedral-like forests sparkling under a blanket of snowflakes. Set out onto fields of white illuminated by the light of the moon. And be rewarded with a cup of hot chocolate by a warm fire upon […]
When the temperature dips, and the snow starts falling, it’s tempting to cozy up indoors, but these five Ontario destinations will have you inspired to #GetOutside and make the most of the season. BRUCE PENINSULA NATIONAL PARK, Tobermory The crystal clear water is especially bright against the snow-covered trees, making this a picture perfect time to visit. Bonus […]