Here are the best Christmas trails in Ontario that you need to experience this holiday season. These are the top parks and paths throughout the province with the most magical and dazzling displays of twinkling lights. While these aren’t exactly lengthy hikes by any means (please see our guide to the best winter hikes in […]
Category Archives: Hiking Guides
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Oct
Oct
Did you know that there are lots of haunted hiking trails in Ontario? Well, you may or may not believe that they are actually haunted hikes where you’ll connect with spirits from the afterlife. But, all of these Ontario haunted trails have really fascinating stories behind them. You’ll walk in the footsteps of those who […]
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Dec
Dec
There are so many awesome places to go snowshoeing in Ontario. Many of your favourite hiking trails transform into amazing snowshoeing trails in the winter, provided that there’s enough snow. While there are lots of fantastic places for winter hiking in Ontario, these are some of the most epic spots for snowshoeing in the province. […]
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Nov
Nov
These are the 100 best hiking trails in Ontario. There are thousands of places to hike in Ontario, but these are the cream of the crop. If you’re looking for the top Ontario hiking trails, you can’t go wrong if you visit any of the ones that made this list. You might notice that I’ve […]
15
Sep
Sep
As another beautiful autumn season approaches, you need to know the best places to see fall colours in Ontario. I’ve come up with a list of the top 25 spots to witness magnificent fall foliage in Ontario. Most of these involve some hiking, although there are a couple of short walks to lookouts and even […]
Hiking Guides, Hiking Products
Downloadable Hiking Guides & Exclusive Perks: Introducing the Ontario Hiking Patreon!
01
Jun
Jun
When I started this hiking blog, I had no idea that it would grow and flourish into the blog and community that it is today. I create detailed hiking guides with photos, video, and maps to help you get out there and explore more of Ontario with ease. The Ontario Hiking Facebook community has grown […]
Hiking Guides, Hiking Tips, Parks and Protected Lands
Ontario Hiking Trails: What’s Open & Closed During the Pandemic
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Apr
Apr
Which hiking trails in Ontario are open and closed during the pandemic? Wondering which trails require reservations in advance? Here’s our master list of Ontario hiking trails, national parks, provincial parks, and conservation areas that are closed (or require reservations) during lockdown. Please use the hiking by trails page on Ontario Hiking to locate guides […]
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Feb
Feb
There are so many amazing winter hikes in Ontario that you need to explore this year. While hiking in the ice and snow can seem daunting, it’s worth braving the cold. While a list of the best Ontario winter hikes is totally debatable and there are a seemingly endless amount of trails to choose from, […]
05
Jan
Jan
The Trans Canada Trail (formerly known as The Great Trail) is the longest hiking trail in the world, and it’s right here in Canada. You can walk, hike, run, cycle, cross-country ski, and even paddle on the longest trail in Canada (and longest trail on earth). The Trans Canada Trail was 25 years in the […]
11
May
May
If you’re looking for the best hiking movies, I’ve got the ultimate list for you. These trekking movies tell captivating hiking stories featuring outdoor adventures from around the world. Whether these adventure hiking movies are based on true stories or fictitious, you’re sure to love the riveting plots and beautiful scenery. For hiking enthusiasts and […]
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