The Dundas Valley Conservation Area is one of my all time favourite places to go hiking. I am from the town of Dundas (now part of the city of Hamilton), and I used to live really close to these Dundas Valley trails. I have so many memories of hiking here when I was a kid. […]
Category Archives: Parks and Protected Lands
Muskoka Parry Sound Algonquin Park, National Parks, Parks and Protected Lands
Beausoleil Island Hiking Trip: Visiting Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Beausoleil Island is the largest island at Georgian Bay Islands National Park, and this is the place where you’ll find the best hiking in the national park. It’s a great adventure for a day trip or you can go camping there for an extended stay. I’m going to show you how to plan a Beausoleil […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Silver Creek Conservation Area: Scenic Trails in Halton Hills
Silver Creek Conservation Area is one of the best places to go hiking in Halton Hills, Ontario. One of the best trails in Ontario, the Bruce Trail, meanders through the conservation area. You’ll also have the opportunity to hike several of the Bruce Trail Side Trails. Silver Creek is the largest of all the Credit […]
Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks, York Durham and Headwaters
Boyne Valley Provincial Park: Exploring Scenic Trails Near Orangeville
Boyne Valley Provincial Park has got it all. Scenic lookouts, dense woodlands, babbling brooks, wooden bridges, and vast meadows. It’s the perfect place for a day hike, whether you choose a shorter hike or a lengthier one. There are options for everyone. You’ll be able to hike on a section of the Bruce Trail that […]
National Parks, Parks and Protected Lands, South Eastern Ontario
Landon Bay Hiking Trails at the 1000 Islands National Park
Landon Bay is one of the best places to go hiking at the 1000 Islands National Park. The Thousand Islands region is a magical place to explore in southeastern Ontario. Although it’s one of the smallest national parks in Canada, it packs a punch: it’s a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and part of the Frontenac Arch […]
Conservation Areas, Parks and Protected Lands, York Durham and Headwaters
Cold Creek Conservation Area: Lesser Known Trails You Need to Hike
Cold Creek Conservation Area is the perfect day trip for hiking enthusiasts in southern Ontario, particularly those living in the Toronto area. I hadn’t personally heard of Cold Creek Conservation Area before. I like to “browse” Google Maps and scroll around all of the green spaces near home to see what they are. Sometimes that’s […]
Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Hiking at Bonnechere Provincial Park: Delightful Hiking Trails in the Ottawa Valley
Bonnechere Provincial Park is an interesting and beautiful protected space on the Bonnechere River in the Ottawa Valley. It’s just south of Algonquin Provincial Park and the closest villages are Killaloe and Barry’s Bay. To give you a better frame of reference, it’s about two hours west of Ottawa and 2 hours and 30 minutes […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Crawford Lake Conservation Area: Hiking Trails And a Fascinating History
Crawford Lake Conservation Area is such an interesting place to go hiking in Ontario. I love exploring the parks of Ontario so much because they’re all so unique and lovely in their own way. There’s an elevated boardwalk that wraps completely around a rare lake that reveals secrets from centuries long ago. Not only are […]
Niagara, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Short Hills Provincial Park: Hiking at the Largest Park in the Niagara Region
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 […]
Conservation Areas, Hamilton Halton and Brant, Parks and Protected Lands
Mount Nemo Conservation Area: Easy Breezy Hiking Trails with Pretty Views
Mount Nemo Conservation Area is a protected natural space where you can enjoy some fresh air relatively close to the city. On the outskirts of Burlington, Ontario, it’s a wonderful place to go for a hike for an hour or two on your own or bringing the whole family. It’s definitely a kid-friendly hike in […]