If I had to make a list of our favourite camping spots, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park would definitely be in the top five. The park is located on Sibley Peninsula about an hour away from Thunder Bay. It gets its name from a rock formation that looks like a big lying figure of a man. Lots of legends surround this place, legends just as beautiful as the park itself. They tell of … [Read more...]
Petawawa Terrace: A place for everyone
Seanna Thomas talks about Petawawa Terrace - a non operating provincial park near Algonquin When I first moved to Petawawa, the Terrace was a place I could go to clear my mind. My husband is in the military and we had just moved from a big city to a small town. Adjusting was difficult, but I always loved how the fresh air of the outdoors could help me put everything in … [Read more...]
Sleeping Springwater: A tribute to the now ‘closed’ provincial park
Mary Harris shares her love and hope for Springwater Provincial Park Springwater Park was once a great outing for this family of seven. Nearby, inexpensive and a blast for rambunctious little ones, we used to take a picnic and a frisbee and drive less than ten minutes out highway 26 to the park. The gate admission, only about $10.00, was easy on the wallet. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Trekking to Tobermory: Exploring Bruce Peninsula National Park
Ontario is a province of diverse landscapes. If you are willing to put in the necessary travel time you can explore the eroded ranges of the La Cloche Mountains in Killarney Provincial Park, the extensive network of lakes that makes up the interior of Algonquin Provincial Park, or you could even hire a bush pilot to show you what the true north is all about with an aerial tour … [Read more...]
Hiking the Cliff Top Trail in Bon Echo Park
Bon Echo Park is a nice day trip for us as it’s only about an hour north of our home in Napanee. We’ve also camped in the park and now you can enjoy even rent your own cabin in the woods at Bon Echo Lake. The Cliff Top Trail is one of many in the park, but it’s our favourite and I think you’ll soon see why. Getting there is half the fun. If you don’t have your own, … [Read more...]
