If you can walk and hike, you can snowshoe. Pick up a pair of snowshoes (whether you rent a pair or buy a pair of your own), wait for a little snow and voilà! You have an easy winter adventure, even if you live in the heart of Toronto. Here are ten beautiful spots to snowshoe in and around the Greater Toronto Area: 10. Albion Hills Conservation Area Albion Hills, part of the … [Read more...]
Ice Skating at Arrowhead Provincial Park
With the first real snowfall in the GTA and southwestern Ontario over the past weekend, it’s time to get ready for the winter fun. Among traditional outdoor activities offered in Ontario parks such as hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing, there is one which stands out from the others – ice skating in Arrowhead Provincial Park. Those who like skating and enjoy … [Read more...]
Windy Day on Windy Lake: Perfect Occasion for an Ice Fishing Trip
Growing up, my family did not spend much time outside during the winter season. Most of our time was spent in arenas, as my sister was a dedicated hockey player. Otherwise, we spent the days huddled into our home, basically hibernating. So, it was not until a few years ago that I learned the secret to making those long winter months, go by much faster. Ice fishing is one of the … [Read more...]
10 Best Places to see Fall Colours in Ontario
Did you know there is a company called Ship Foliage that sells New England maple leaves over the Internet? That's right, for $19.99 you can have three professionally preserved leaves; five will cost you $29.99. According to the company's website, it's their way of sharing the beauty of New England's fall with the rest of the world. Luckily for us here in Ontario, we don't need … [Read more...]
Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve
The Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve is a little-known but unique conservation reserve found in the heart of the Muskoka area in Ontario, less than a 2 hour drive from Toronto. Designated a Conservation Reserve in 1997, and a Dark Sky Preserve in 1999, this contiguous crown land wilderness area is managed under the Public Lands Act by the Ministry of Natural Resources. With … [Read more...]
