The Top of the Giant Trail is one of the most iconic hikes in Ontario. Located at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, about an hour outside of Thunder Bay, it’s one of the best hikes in Thunder Bay and the entire province. This trail is not a walk in the park; it’s one of the most […]
Category Archives: Provincial Parks
Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks, South Eastern Ontario
Menzel Centennial Provincial Nature Reserve in Greater Napanee
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Aug
Aug
Menzel Centennial Provincial Nature Reserve is an amazing place to go hiking in Ontario all year long. It’s a lesser visited, non-operating provincial park, established by Ontario Parks. It’s unlikely that you’ll encounter many other hikers at this hidden gem, so you may end up having this beautiful natural space all to yourself. A non-operating […]
Bruce Trail, City Guides, Conservation Areas, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks, York Durham and Headwaters
15 Best Orangeville Hiking Trails You Need to Visit
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Feb
Feb
These are the best Orangeville hiking trails that you need to visit, both in the town of Orangeville and extending throughout Dufferin County. Orangeville has a few notable hikes right in town, but there’s a treasure trove of trails within 10-20 minutes of town (hikes near Mono, Shelburne, Caledon and more). If you’re looking to […]
Northeastern Ontario, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Hiking the Crack in Killarney: Killarney Provincial Park’s Epic Trail
13
Oct
Oct
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 […]
Northwest Ontario, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park: Ultimate Waterfall & Trail Guide
24
Sep
Sep
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park is named for the magnificent waterfall that takes the centre stage. With the nickname, “Niagara of the North”, it’s the second highest waterfall in Ontario. The waterfall is easily accessible right from the main parking, just off the Trans Canada Highway, 30 minutes west of Thunder Bay. It’s one of the […]
Muskoka Parry Sound Algonquin Park, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park: Amazing Waterfall in Ontario
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May
May
Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park is often overlooked by the popular and massive Algonquin Park, but it’s a unique corner of nature in Ontario that you need to visit. Nestled at the southwest edge of Algonquin, Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls Provincial Park is home to the magnificent Ragged Falls, one of the top 10 waterfalls in […]
Muskoka Parry Sound Algonquin Park, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
The Best Algonquin Park Trails: Ultimate Algonquin Hiking Guide
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Nov
Nov
Here are the best Algonquin Park trails that you need to hike. It might be overwhelming when you’re trying to decide which hiking trails at Algonquin Provincial Park to tackle. There are so many! Algonquin Park is one of the largest provincial parks in Ontario and there are tons of great hiking trails. It’s one […]
Muskoka Parry Sound Algonquin Park, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Lookout Trail Algonquin: A Little Hike With a Stunning View
11
Nov
Nov
The Lookout Trail at Algonquin Provincial Park is a 2.1km loop trail that takes you up to a scenic viewpoint. While it’s a somewhat steep hike to reach the top, the views are well worth the effort. It doesn’t take too long to reach the top, and then you can spend as much time as […]
Muskoka Parry Sound Algonquin Park, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Spruce Bog Boardwalk Trail: Beautiful Path at Algonquin Park
05
Nov
Nov
The Spruce Bog Boardwalk Trail at Algonquin Provincial Park is an easy and accessible path that everyone can enjoy. This relatively flat, wheelchair accessible loop path takes you through the forest and across two Algonquin spruce bogs (the Sunday Creek bog and a small kettle bog). It’s one of the top Algonquin Park hiking trails. […]
Muskoka Parry Sound Algonquin Park, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks
Booths Rock Trail: Beautiful Lookout Hike at Algonquin Provincial Park
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Oct
Oct
Booths Rock Trail at Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the most amazing hikes at the park. In fact, it offers one of the prettiest places to view the fall colours in Ontario. There are quite a few brilliant hikes at Algonquin where you can experience gorgeous lookout points, like the Centennial Ridges Trail and […]