What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about winter? Snow banks? Wind chill? Traffic jams? Shovelling the driveway? Slippery sidewalks? Winter can be a pain in more ways than one, sometimes quite literally when you slip and fall on an icy patch. But it can also be a lot of fun. Only in the winter you can skate, ski, snowshoe, go tobogganing, play hockey, … [Read more...]
Winter Hiking at Rattlesnake Point and Mount Nemo Conservation Areas
By Roxanne De Souza. During the summer months, Conservation Halton parks are crawling with seasonal hikers, thrill-seeking rock-climbers, and picnicking families. As some of the most accessible trails from the Toronto region, the parks scattered around the Niagara Escarpment boast waterfalls, scenic lookout points, and wildlife education sites. However, these scenic trails see … [Read more...]
Maple Syrup Festival is now open at Bronte Creek
GTA residents can plan a perfect day trip with their family this March at Bronte Creek provincial park. The annual Maple Leaf festival is now open and is a perfect opportunity to take your kids out on a short day trip filled with fun and learning. Here are some highlights from the festival Guided tour by park staff, explaining the history of maple syrup and the steps … [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...]
Getting started with Snowshoeing
Introduction to Snowshoeing So it's winter in Ontario, snowsqualls and school closures for the last four days. You want to get out and enjoy nature but how. The answer is snowshoes. With a good set of snowshoes you can head off through the forest and fields regardless of the amount of snow. Snowshoeing is easy to learn, relatively safe and … [Read more...]
