Golden sand spread out across three beaches, sparkling blue water perfect for swimming and towering sand dunes greet you at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Located in Prince Edward County this provincial park is designed for families with great hiking trails, watercraft rentals and special events happening all summer long. This beautiful park boasts five campgrounds to choose from … [Read more...]
Skating Loop & Winter Day Activities at MacGregor Point
By Jennifer Schleich The stillness of winter infuses MacGregor Point Provincial Park in the off-season. The doors are shuttered at the permit office and the visitor’s centre, the firewood cages are empty and untouched snow stretches as far as the eye can see. It’s a bit of an illusion though. The bustle of tourist season may be a distant memory but despite the frigid air … [Read more...]
Algonquin’s Mew Lake: A great choice for first-time winter campers
Kate Ming-Sun talks about how Algonquin's Mew lake campground is a great choice for first-time winter campers With choice of accommodations, a heated comfort station, and easy access to fun winter activities, Mew Lake Campground in Algonquin Park is a great place to start for the first-time winter camper. Campground hosts Steve and Diane have spent their winters here for the … [Read more...]
Family nordic skiing in Fitzroy
Fitzroy Provincial Park, a quiet, winter oasis nestled in the woods about a half an hour west of Kanata and ten minutes east of Arnprior, boasts fifteen kilometers of marked cross-country ski trails. The West Carleton Nordic Ski Club, in partnership with the park and the City of Ottawa, is a community-run club that grooms trails for both classic and skate skiing. The … [Read more...]
Gliding Through a Winter Wonderland: Ice-Skating in Arrowhead Provincial Park
When I think of winter hiking a lot of words come to mind. Quiet, stillness, beauty, fun. The one word that rarely crosses my mind when pulling on my snow pants and venturing into the woods on a chilly January day is “easy.” Snow may add a lot to the hiking experience but it certainly presents its share of challenges. That is why, on January 6, 2015, as I laced up my skates at … [Read more...]
