Solitude Nature Reserve is a little known place to go hiking near Port Stanley, Ontario. There are several beautiful, well maintained trails, spots to enjoy a picnic, and places to simply relax and enjoy the scenery. There’s a marsh surrounded by boardwalk trails, a wildflower garden, and lots of informational signs on the way. This […]
Category Archives: Parks and Protected Lands
Bruce Grey Simcoe, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
MacGregor Point Provincial Park: Beautiful Hiking Trails at Lake Huron
MacGregor Point Provincial Park is an amazing place to go hiking in Port Elgin, Ontario. It’s home to provincially rare and significant habitats, and it’s one of the most ecologically diverse places to visit on the shores of Lake Huron. These coastal freshwater wetlands, like fens, marshes, ponds, and swamps, have unusual inhabitants, like carnivorous […]
Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks, Southwest Ontario
Rondeau Provincial Park: Hiking Trails With Beautiful Scenery and Wildlife
Rondeau Provincial Park is known first and foremost for its incredible biodiversity. It’s a renowned bird watching destination, and there’s a popular bird watching festival in the spring called “Festival of Flight”. According to the Friends of Rondeau, over 360 species of birds have been spotted in the area. 130 of those species breed within […]
Conservation Areas, Parks and Protected Lands, Southwest Ontario
Yarmouth Natural Heritage Area: Explore a Beautiful Wetland in Sparta
Yarmouth Natural Heritage Area was such an amazing surprise when I visited. I’d rank this one as one of the best places to hike in Elgin County, Ontario. There’s over 250 acres of forests and wetlands that’s home to many species of plants and birds. Some of this area is naturalized and some has hiking […]
Muskoka Parry Sound Algonquin Park, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Hardy Lake Provincial Park: Picturesque Trails in Muskoka
Hardy Lake Provincial Park is one of the prettiest places to go hiking in Muskoka. It’s a lesser known gem with scenic views of Hardy Lake from several vantage points along the way. There are boardwalk trails that extend across various points of the lake. The prettiest lookout points are about halfway through the hike […]
Northeastern Ontario, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Chikanishing Trail in Killarney: Hiking This Beautiful Coastal Trail
The Chikanishing Trail is an amazing place to go hiking at Killarney Provincial Park. If you love beautiful scenery of the water and picturesque Canadian landscapes, you’re in luck! While there are many great hikes at Killarney Provincial Park, I highly recommend fitting the Chikanishing Trail into your plans. The Crack is the most famous […]
Muskoka Parry Sound Algonquin Park, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Arrowhead Provincial Park: The Ultimate Hiking Guide
Arrowhead Provincial Park provides the wow factor that you might be seeking on Ontario hiking trails. There’s an incredible lookout point, a beautiful waterfall, a peaceful lake, and shaded paths through the woods. Whether you’re going camping at Arrowhead Provincial Park or simply visiting for the day, it’s an amazing park in Ontario that you […]
Northeastern Ontario, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Hiking the Crack in Killarney: Killarney Provincial Park’s Epic Trail
The Crack in Killarney Provincial Park is one of the best Ontario hiking trails, hands down. In fact, it’s one of my most favourite places to hike of all time! Needless to say, I was really impressed by this hiking trail in Ontario. If you’re a hiking enthusiast, you absolutely need to hike The Crack […]
Conservation Areas, Parks and Protected Lands, Southwest Ontario
Springwater Conservation Area: Beautiful Boardwalk Trails Near London
Springwater Conservation Area in Alymer, Ontario is a great place to enjoy nature and the outdoors. There are four hiking trails at Springwater Conservation Area, campgrounds, a pond and a small beach. There’s even a maple syrup festival here in the winter. If you’re looking for places to hike near London or St. Thomas, Ontario, […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Apps Mill Nature Centre: Beautiful Hiking Trails in Brantford
Apps Mill is a conservation area, operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and it’s one of the best places to go hiking in Brantford, Ontario. On this 266 acre property (107 hectares), you’ll discover mature forests and peaceful meadows with serene views of Whitemans Creek. It’s a wonderful place to wander through the […]