Last Updated: 17 Jan 2019 1) Blue Mountain Resort, Blue Mountains Blue Mountain is Ontario’s largest mountain village resort. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and the shores of Gregorian Bay, Blue Mountain is truly picturesque during any season. For those who love winter, skiers and riders can enjoy 42 trails across 364 acres of skiable terrain both day and night. The … [Read more...]
Tips for Visiting Manitoulin Island
There are many wonderful places to camp in Ontario, but one of my favourites is Manitoulin Island. It’s the world’s largest fresh water island, with loads of natural beauty to spare. It is the ultimate outdoor playground for the summer, and the fall! But if you plan on exploring this island, there are some things you must know! 1) Let’s Get There! It’s important to know the … [Read more...]
Best Winter Yurts in Ontario
What is a Yurt? What originally started thousands of years ago in Central Asia has become a staple of winter camping, especially in the long, beautiful winters of Ontario. Yurts are a wooden structure covered with a tarp or canvas cover, and can be heated with a wood stove or electric heating. They offer the best true camping experience you can find in the dead of winter and … [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...]
A Day Trip to Rushing River Provincial Park
A beautiful park, a good pair of hiking shoes, a well stocked cooler and Alice, a standard poodle, game for anything, is what I would call a recipe for success. And that was exactly how a recent holiday Monday came together for us, as we decided to spend it at Rushing River Provincial Park in the district of Kenora. Located a mere 2.5 hours from Winnipeg, the park is perfect … [Read more...]
