“What sets a canoeing expedition apart is that it purifies you more rapidly and inescapably than any other travel. Travel a thousand miles by train and you are a brute; pedal five hundred on a bicycle and you remain basically a bourgeois; paddle a hundred in a canoe and you are already a child of nature.” - Pierre Elliot Trudeau There is something about a canoe trip that is … [Read more...]
Hiking the northern trails of Beausoleil Island
Location: Beausoleil Island, Georgian Bay Islands National Park near Honey Harbour -Ontario If rocky trails, serene views and shoreline campsites interest you, then you should not miss hiking the northern trails of Beausoleil island the next time you make a visit to Georgian Bay Islands National Park. In my earlier post I shared my experiences from hiking the southern trails of … [Read more...]
Hiking Trails at Forks of the Credit Provincial Park
Hiking trails, Park Facts and Other activities at Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, Ontario The Forks of the Credit Provincial Park is located in the heart of the credit valley. This compact park is a haven for hikers with several trails featuring various terrains ranging from rolling fields to rocky dirt paths. I recently had the pleasure of taking to the trails on a bright … [Read more...]
Family camping at Kilcoursie Bay campground – Killbear
Family camping at Killbear Provincial Park My family and friends camping trip to Killbear Provincial Park, which is near Parry Sound Ontario, was a mostly rewarding experience. I am not a seasoned camper and sometimes struggle with “roughing it”, but with some assistance from friends we got through. Kilcoursie Bay campground Upon entering Killbear, the park staff was … [Read more...]
Hiking southern trails in Beausoleil Island – Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Ontario
Hiking through Beausoleil Island- Southern Trails: My recent hiking experience at Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Ontario. It has been more than a year since I started making plans to visit the Georgian Bay Islands National Park, and finally I succeeded in making the trip this summer. As the name suggests, the park is essentially a group of … [Read more...]