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...]
Windy Day on Windy Lake: Perfect Occasion for an Ice Fishing Trip
Growing up, my family did not spend much time outside during the winter season. Most of our time was spent in arenas, as my sister was a dedicated hockey player. Otherwise, we spent the days huddled into our home, basically hibernating. So, it was not until a few years ago that I learned the secret to making those long winter months, go by much faster. Ice fishing is one of the … [Read more...]
Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve
The Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve is a little-known but unique conservation reserve found in the heart of the Muskoka area in Ontario, less than a 2 hour drive from Toronto. Designated a Conservation Reserve in 1997, and a Dark Sky Preserve in 1999, this contiguous crown land wilderness area is managed under the Public Lands Act by the Ministry of Natural Resources. With … [Read more...]
Geocaching adds adventure to getting outside
A few years ago we bought a handheld GPS to help stay on the right path when we hit the trail. Sure, it works for that. But more often we’ve found ourselves using it to dive head first into a game that takes us off the trail, sometimes has us wandering in circles and always helps us discover places and spaces outdoors that we never knew existed – sometimes right in our own … [Read more...]
