There are so many amazing places to see the fall colours near Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. While you can witness vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow in Toronto itself, there are many places within an hour or two drive of the city. I also have a list of the best places in […]
Category Archives: Niagara
These Niagara hiking trails feature beautiful scenery, intriguing landscapes, and interesting places to explore. If you think that Niagara region is all about that one famous waterfall and that’s it, you need to read this blog post. There are so many brilliant natural features all over Niagara, and I won’t even mention that certain waterfall […]
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area in Grimsby offers some of the most magnificent views of the Niagara Escarpment and Lake Ontario. You can hike above and below the escarpment with the opportunity to see two beautiful waterfalls. It’s one of the best places to hike in Ontario. This impressive conservation area was once the homestead of […]
St Johns Conservation Area is one of my favorite places to go hiking in the Niagara Region. You’ll find this park in Fonthill, Ontario, nestled in a rural setting between Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. There are a number of striking features of this conservation area, including a scenic pond, dense hardwood forests, boardwalks across […]
The Niagara Glen is one of those amazing natural wonders in Ontario that took me way too long to visit. Don’t make the same mistake as I did! Visit the Niagara Glen as soon as possible, and I know you won’t be disappointed. The Niagara Glen trail descends deep into the Niagara Gorge where walking […]
Woodend Conservation Area is one of the best places to go hiking in Niagara Falls. Technically, Woodend Conservation Area is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake. On a map, it’s wedged right in the middle of Niagara Falls and St. Catharines, so it’s a great option for hiking if you’re anywhere close to the Niagara Region. The main […]
Ball’s Falls Conservation Area is a beautiful place to go for a day hike in the Niagara Region that also has plenty of amazing surprises. Did you know that there’s not one, but two waterfalls? How about that the region is a ghost town, formerly known as Glen Elgin, established by the Ball family for […]
While there are numerous trails to hike in the Niagara region, Short Hills Provincial Park is right up there with the best of them. Located in the middle of the Niagara Peninsula, Short Hills Provincial Park is 1600 acres (660 hectares). It’s the largest provincial park near Niagara Falls. The park has numerous small and […]
When it comes to hiking in Ontario, my heart belongs to the Bruce Trail. While I’m on a journey to eventually hike the entire trail, I find myself stumbling upon those white blazes more often than I intend to. In southern Ontario, we owe a lot of our favourite places to hike to the Bruce […]