You may think that a quick walk in the woods for a couple of hours means you don’t need to be prepared. But this is farther from the truth. Even if you’re taking a short walk on a trail, there are things you need to pack for day hikes. We like to keep it light. Nobody wants to be lugging around a heavy backpack on a…
Whenever I visit Inglis Falls near Owen Sound, I appreciate the beauty of the cedars and limestone. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting waterfalls in Ontario. Visiting Inglis Falls at any time of the year is always an awesome experience. The waterfall is located south-west of the City of Owen Sound, where the Sydenham River meets the edge of the Niagara Escarpment.…
I had driven by an area east of Highway 10 many times on my travels around Ontario, but never really stopped to check it out. Heading out on a day trip we went exploring Mono Ontario. Located just north of Caledon and northeast of Orangeville, Ontario it is nestled in mostly rolling and tree-covered hills. It’s a part of the Hills and Headwaters area of…
Spring is finally here in Southern Ontario after what was a brutal winter. So I’m sharing a hike that Margaret and I took last year in May on the Starkey Hill Trail near Guelph Ontario. This trail at Starkey Hill is about 4 kilometers and has so many different types of terrain. From pine forest to swampy low areas, this trail delivers. A video from…
The Belwood Lake Conservation Area is a reservoir in Dufferin County located northeast of Guelph, Ontario. In 1942 the Grand River waters were slowed by the erection of the Shand Dam for flood control and the generation of hydroelectricity. Belwood Lake Conservation Area, operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority offers a fantastic number of recreation opportunities. Hiking, biking, boating or just getting away to…
One of the best places to get up close to wildlife is about an hour away from Toronto. You can see deer in Dundas Valley Conservation Area. As is often the case, the most incredible and unexpected brushes with nature will present themselves at times that are less than perfect. Mother Nature presented herself while Margaret and I were taking a drive through the Dundas…