Overcast, chilly, grey days are often the best times to be outdoors and rambling through the woods. There is atmosphere in the leaden sky, and the brisk wind sharpens your senses. On just such a day, I took a very long hike through the Ignatius Jesuit Centre – a short 2 km north of Guelph, Ontario….
Category: Hiking Thoughts
Why a Garbage Bag is My New Hiking Companion
I know what you may be thinking – but, no, the ‘garbage bag’ in this title is not a euphemism for a friend or family member who regularly hikes with me. Recently, I’ve started to bring a bag with me when I go out hiking – filling it up during my wanderings with the discarded…
Creatures, Big and Small
At the advanced age of 25 years, I’m aggrieved to say that I’d never visited the Toronto Zoo before! Hence, I took great pleasure in walking through as much of the sprawling zoo as possible, peering in at the animals and wondering at their magical lives, during a recent weekend visit. The Zoo opened in …
A Visit for the Birds
For a truly wonderful weekend drive, Ruthven Park National Historic Site offers everything you could hope for. This gorgeous 1845 Greek Revival mansion is filled with original family furnishings and possessions from the Thompson family. The Thompson family occupied the building between 1845- 1993. As the 1500-acre property is situated along the banks of the…
Make Yourself Romantic: Candles, Wine, and Fresh Food Travels
What if you could go out for the perfect, romantic date that treats you as much as your new love interest or long-term partner? Look no further than the great destinations in and around Sparta, Ontario, a village located a short 10 minutes away from the shores of Lake Erie. Sparta is also located a…
Celebration, Connection, and Comfort – A Visit to the Historic Village of Sparta, Ontario
One morning, I awoke with a great sense of excitement and energy. The reason was obvious – visions of a day trip out of the city, taking all the scenic backroads, were dancing through my head. I planned to walk through the Historic Village of Sparta, take in some great local shopping opportunities, and enjoy…
Backcountry Camping at #BonEcho and My Nutty Experience
Last weekend, I visited the amazing Bon Echo Provincial Park. There are lots of incredible vistas and cool things to do at the park; you can hike trails up to 17 kilometers in length, kayak or canoe over to the 100 meter high Mazinaw Rock, check out the over 260 Aboriginal pictographs portrayed on the Rock,…
A Camping Trip in Grand Bend, Ontario
During this May 2-4 weekend, I traveled to Grand Bend for a single, overnight trip. Despite the short time period for the visit, I still had an amazing time! This is particularly because I love camping – staying at the Pinery Provincial Park was an incredible pleasure. We stayed in campsite area number four, and…
Glen Ferguson Side Trail, Hamilton Ontario
On this amazing May weekend – the first of the spring season which has afforded temperatures over 20 degrees – I had the pleasure of touring around Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton is known as the City of Waterfalls; naturally, these waterfalls are surrounded by hiking trails for people to absorb the incredible vistas. My visit to Hamilton…
Motorcycle Drive to Waterdown, Ontario
On a chilly Sunday afternoon, my boyfriend and I headed out for a motorcycle ride in the general direction of Hamilton. The temps were around -13°, and wind speeds at around 28 km/hr (41 km/hr gusts). Made possible by our supply of heated clothing from Gears Canada, i.e. glove liner and vest, we still felt…
Riverside Park, Cambridge Ontario
On one of those January days where the air is crisp, the breeze low, and the sun bright, I headed out to Riverside Park in Cambridge, Ontario. Riverside Park covers an impressive 102 hectares; it is Cambridge’s largest community park. Visitors can take a hike along one of the many flat and well-maintained trails any…
Fun Hikes in Thunder Bay, Ontario
A visual journey through hikes in and around Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Maria Legault 