Backwoods camping with most of the comforts of home I’m a big fan of camping in backwoods Ontario. For example, my wife and I spent our first anniversary on a 100+ km canoe trip into the center of Algonquin Provincial Park. However, now that we’ve welcomed our first-born into the family, we were faced with the conundrum of anyone who is looking for a family-friendly option … [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...]
Experience Dog Sledding in Haliburton With Canada’s only Siberian Husky Kennel
Debra from Parks Blogger Ontario visits Winterdance Dogsled tours and interviews the owners. This January, I decided to take a chance at a new winter sport and try dog sledding. I’ve always had a love for dogs, so I knew that I would enjoy spending time with these friendly animals. And let me tell you, it was totally worth the journey to Haliburton, Ontario to visit the … [Read more...]
Thrills and Chills at Algonquin Park’s Winter in the Wild Festival
A sneak peak into the upcoming 'Winter in the Wild festival' that is to happen in Algonquin Provincial Park on Feb 14th,2015 When the temperature begins to drop and the days get shorter it can be tempting to curl up inside and start counting the days until spring. However, if that is how you opt to spend your winter you will miss out on all the great opportunities that are … [Read more...]
An impromptu snowshoe trek on the Western Uplands trail – Algonquin
Packing up There’s something about packing up before a backwoods trip that makes me a bit fizzy. The checklist, “do I really need this”, and the eternal question: “is this enough socks?” My friend (Eric) and I are heading up to Algonquin for a short winter camping trek on the Western Uplands trail. The forecast says sunny and cold for day 1, then warm and slightly wet for day … [Read more...]
