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: Winter
Bruce Grey Simcoe, Bruce Trail, Parks and Protected Lands, Winter
Loree Forest Loop Trail: An Easy Hike With Beautiful Scenery
07
Jan
Jan
The Loree Forest Loop Trail is a wonderful place to go hiking near Collingwood, Blue Mountain, and Thornbury, Ontario. This 5km loop trail winds through a gorgeous woodland where you’ll be surrounded by tall trees. Eventually, you’ll reach a scenic viewpoint and a ski lift, which is an interesting feature to witness on a hike. […]
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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. […]
Greater Toronto Area, Snowshoeing, Winter
Snowshoeing in Toronto: The Best Winter Hiking Near Toronto
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Dec
Dec
There are lots of places to go snowshoeing in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area that will keep you active and outdoors all winter long. Toronto winter hiking opportunities are plentiful, whether you wear sturdy hiking boots or a pair of snowshoes. You’ll find that snowshoes will help you trek through deep snow and even […]
04
Mar
Mar
Greenwood Conservation Area is one of the top parks in Ajax, Ontario. It also happens to be a fantastic place to go hiking in all seasons. I went to the conservation area towards the end of February on a very bright and sunny day (especially for February!). This is one of the best places to […]
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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, […]
08
Jan
Jan
Erindale Park is a beautiful park in Mississauga, Ontario with many hiking trails along the Credit River. As one of Mississauga’s most popular parks, I was surprised to find that there’s not much clear information about the Erindale Park trails online. As the park is only a short drive from my home, I set out […]
03
Jan
Jan
Hiking in the winter is a completely different beast when compared to the other seasons in Ontario, so there are lots of important winter hiking tips to keep in mind. Taking a day trip to go hiking in the snow isn’t a massive challenge. But, there are lots of concerns and risks to keep in […]
Northwest Ontario, Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks, Winter
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park in Winter: How to Plan a Hiking Trip
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Dec
Dec
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park in winter is equally amazing as a visit in the other seasons. You might be a little more limited in terms of the places you can hike, depending on how skilled or adventurous you are. Sleeping Giant is one of the best places to go hiking near Thunder Bay. Sleeping Giant, […]
Parks and Protected Lands, Provincial Parks, Southwest Ontario, Winter
Pinery Provincial Park in Winter: Hiking, Skiing, Yurts and More
15
Dec
Dec
Pinery Provincial Park in winter is a magical wonderland with lots of opportunities for outdoor fun. You can still go hiking, stay in a yurt overnight, car camp, discover winter sports like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and even visit the beach. Okay, a trip to the beach might not exactly be the same as in […]