Until the arrival of the snowmobile, people in the Northern regions of the world, such as in Canada, depended on the use of sled-dogs to travel in snowy winter regions. Sled-dogs are hardy, intelligent and have developed a strong relationship with the humans who guided and trained them over centuries. Today a new interest in dogsledding has been sparked, that coincides with … [Read more...]
Planning an eco-adventure birthday party at Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)
By Lindsey Stuckless. Each year, as my five-year-old son’s birthday approaches, I begin to panic with the thought of hosting another birthday party. In the past, I have been caught up in throwing a Pinterest worthy party, and the cost and stress made the whole day unenjoyable. This year, while searching for a new and exciting party idea, I stumbled upon the option of an … [Read more...]
Things to do at Bonnechere Provincial Park
Bonnechere Park has become one of my favourite Ontario Parks especially now that I have a young child. It is located along the Bonnechere River and the sandy shorelines of Round Lake. I’ve had the opportunity to stay at one of their cabins, the Fallen Tree Cabin and I loved it so much that we went back the following year to the same cabin. It was a nice little home away from … [Read more...]
