Length of stay: 8 days
Visited: May 2026
Manitoulin Island is located on Lake Huron and it is the largest freshwater island in the world. It contains more than 100 inland lakes, some of which have their own islands within an island. Needless to say, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the coastal scenery and views of the water.
Day 1: Getting to Manitoulin Island
We decided to travel locally this year to support the Canadian economy. When brainstorming places to visit in spring, we landed on Manitoulin Island. We first visited Manitoulin Island a few years ago during the middle of the pandemic and have been meaning to return at some point to explore it more fully. The ferry to the island started running May 1st, so we figured why not visit early in the season to beat the crowds, expensive prices and (hopefully) the bugs.
There are two ways to get to Manitoulin Island. One is by the ferry which requires a 3 hour drive to Tobermory followed by a 2 hour boat ride, and the other by a much longer drive (roughly 6 hours) along the highway that follows the shore of Georgian Bay. We opted for the shorter and more scenic route. This would also minimize toddler M’s time in the car seat.
We left home bright and early at 8:30am, which gave us plenty of time to make it to Tobermorry to catch the afternoon ferry to Manioutlin Island. There wasn’t much traffic on the road and we made it with plenty of time to spare, even after stopping a few times for bathroom breaks. We needed to check-in at the ferry terminal an hour before departure, but didn’t want to arrive too early and just sit in the car. So, we stopped to check out the Big Tub Lighthouse. During the summer this is a popular spot for glass bottom boat tours, snorkeling and scuba diving as a few shallow shipwrecks are located nearby. But on a chilly day in the spring, we were the only ones here.
Now time to get to the ferry. There was a whole lot of hurry up and waiting. We waited to check-in, then waited in our designated lane for the boat to come in, and then waited some more for our time to board. The Chi-Cheemaun ferry had just opened yesterday for the season and it wasn’t very busy. This meant there were a lot of quiet spots on board to hang out and let M run around like a wild child. It was a scenic ferry crossing which required passing through the Fathom Five National Marine Park and a few other islands as well.
We arrived on Manitoulin Island just after 3:30pm and visited the nearby South Baymouth Range Front Lighthouse. There’s a small path along a boardwalk that provides a nice view of the lighthouse and coastal scenery. To M’s delight there was also a playground nearby. We figured she had a long day in the car this morning, so why not let her stretch her legs and run around a bit more.
On the way to our motel we stopped to pick up groceries. The downside to visiting early in the season is that not many of the restaurants were open yet. But not to worry, as we booked a place with a kitchenette and planned to make most of our meals. We settled in for the day and took it easy for the rest of the afternoon.
Day 2: Fossil Hill
Much of our days are planned around the weather. The forecast today was calling for rain in the afternoon. So after eating breakfast we got right to it. Given that we had a long day of travelling yesterday, we decided to stay nearby. We settled on the Fossil Hill Nature Preserve.
From the small carpark we walked along an old road for a couple hundred metres until we saw the access point for the trail. The path weaves through a dense cedar forest and passes several small cliffs and limestone rock formations that resemble layered pancakes, which is a common feature around the Bruce Peninsula.
The trail was in decent shape with only a few blown down trees to navigate up, over or around. It was more rustic compared to many national and provincial parks that we’ve visited, but the ground was dry and there were no bugs. Navigation was a bit tricky. We followed the white blazes, but were a bit unsure at a couple of junctions. But then we found a map and figured out where we needed to go. Kind of. We came out to another access point along the road and decided to just follow that back to the parking lot.
Back at the motel we ate a snack. We contemplated going back out for another short excursion, but we were all feeling a bit tired, so nap time it was. It worked out well as it rained in the early afternoon. The rain subsided later in the day so we headed back out to check out High Falls. The parking lot was closed, but we could park just outside of it and walk to the viewpoint. The footbridge across the waterfall was blocked off, but that’s okay, we could still get a good view from the side we were on.
We drove through town afterward to see what was shaking. Not much apparently. But then again we were visiting during low season.
Day 3: Lighthouses
There are seven lighthouses on Manitoulin Island (and a few more on some of the nearby islands). Today we planned to visit two of them on the northern shore of the island. First up was the Kagawong Lighthouse. It’s located in Kagawong, a picturesque historic village that was once a busy port for produce, livestock, fish and lumber. The lighthouse was built in 1894 after a fire swept through and destroyed much of the village.
We planned to stop at Bridal Veil Falls, another highlight of Kagawong, but the trail and parking lot were closed as the water levels were dangerously high. So high that we even saw quite a bit of flooding in town and down by the river near the marina. We contemplated going for a stroll along the waterfront, but decided to continue on to Gore Bay.
We stopped at the East Bluff Lookout in Harold Noble Memorial Park for a nice view of the surrounding area.
The lookout also provides access to the Noble Nature Trail (1.1km one-way), which we gave a whirl. The trail runs the length of the East Bluff from the Lookout to town (near the intersection of Water and Bay Streets). Most of the trail is through the forest. Since we started this trail from the East Bluff Lookout, it was mostly all downhill, which meant we were saving the uphill for the return journey. It was peaceful as we had the trail all to ourselves. Or mostly all to ourselves if you count the deer we saw in the forest.
Then we went to Janet Head Lighthouse. As with everywhere else that we’ve visited on Manitoulin Island so far, we were the only ones here. After checking out the charming lighthouse, we walked along the pebbly shore.
M was due for a nap so we drove around for a couple of hours, then stopped to pick up some groceries before heading back to the motel. We contemplated going back out for another walk, but M was over being in her car seat. Besides, we planned to do some hiking tomorrow.
Day 4: Cup and Saucer
After eating a big breakfast, we headed out to hike one of the most popular trails on Manitoulin Island, the Cup and Saucer Trail. The clouds cleared by the time we rolled up to the trailhead and we were eager to finally enjoy some sunshine, especially since it was super blustery outside.
The trail is called Cup and Saucer as the rock formations along the bluff resemble a saucer (or spearhead according to legend) and cup (or spear handle). It features a few viewpoints overlooking the surrounding area from up on the cliffs. And there are a few different options to get to those viewpoints: the Main Trail (4km return trip, red trail), South Loop (9km return trip, blue trail) and Adventure Trail (500m one-way, yellow trail).
We went with the main trail which is signed with a combination of red markers and blazes. Much of the path is flat and with a few rocky sections that required careful navigation with a toddler. Despite visiting in the spring, there weren’t many wet or muddy sections. We passed along the base of the rocky cliffs before making our way up to the top of the Niagara Escarpment where the scenic viewpoints are located.
The first viewpoint was a bit underwhelming as there’s a large quarry that’s kind of an eyesore. But the other viewpoints are much better and provide a panoramic view of the forest and surrounding area below.
We retraced our steps back to the parking lot. Overall it took us just under three hours to complete the trail, which wasn’t bad considering toddler M hiked about half of it on her own. We ate a snack in the parking lot then headed back to our motel, stopping at the Ten Mile Point Lookout for a nice view of the lake with the LaCloche Mountains in the background.
Once back at our accommodations, we made something for lunch. We headed back out later in the day to check out the town we were staying in. We drove down to the marina and walked along the small public beach. And to M’s delight there was even a playground for her to enjoy.
Day 5: Misery Bay
When we visited Manitoulin Island a few years ago, Misery Bay Provincial Park was one of the highlights of our trip. So naturally we had to return. While you might be wondering about its name, don’t be fooled, it’s actually quite lovely.
Early setters would often come to Misery Bay to cut marsh grass for their livestock. According to local lore, one day two men approached the bay by boat and asked one of the farmers what this place was called. The farmer must have been hard at work that day and responded that he was in misery. Turns out the people on the boat were government surveyors, mapping the island. The surveyors wrote that name down and it’s been called Misery Bay ever since.
There are three hiking trails in Misery Bay, all of which start at the Visitor Centre. While the Visitor Centre was still closed when we were visiting in early May, we saw some park staff who were doing some trail maintenance.
We settled on the Inland Alvar Trail (5km loop, rated easy) as we’ve hiked it before and knew what to expect. From the Visitor Centre we first followed the red markers along the Coastal Trail for a few hundred metres to reach the trailhead for the Inland Alvar Trail. The trail is signed with yellow markers and is relatively flat. It was in surprisingly good condition and there weren’t many fallen trees or muddy sections to navigate around. The trail passes through the forest, old glacial beaches and open alvar pavements (a flat area of limestone with little or no soil).
The trail leads down to the shoreline and contains a detour to visit Sander’s Cove, a covered shelter overlooking the beach. We planned to eat our lunch there, but it was a bit too blustery down by the water. Instead we explored around for a bit where there’s an abandoned car and an abandoned cabin further up the cove.
We rejoined the main trail and looped back to the Visitor Centre. This part of the trail is very flat and gentle with minimal trippy bits. We also passed by the shore again. Previously when we hiked this trail we followed the Coastal Trail on the return journey, which makes for a slightly longer hike. But given the wind, we opted to stay on the Inland Alvar Trail which is mainly through the forest.
Overall it took us 2.5 hours to complete the trail. We ended up eating our lunch back at the car as there wasn’t really another good spot to stop along the trail. We headed back to our accommodations to take it easy for the rest of the day.
Day 6: Misery Bay Part II
Despite the blustery weather, we had such a wonderful time at Misery Bay yesterday. So we decided to return to hike the Misery Bay Trail. We actually intended to hike this trail the first time we visited Manitoulin Island a few years ago, but the trail was temporarily closed due to flooding. Given that water levels are generally higher in the spring, we were a bit apprehensive whether we’d even be able to hike this trail. But we decided to roll the dice anyway and check it out. Worst case scenario we’d just explore the beach.
Similar to yesterday, we were pretty much the only people here. Unless you count the construction crew that was grading the gravel road leading to the park. We set off down the path to the Visitor Centre then followed part of the Coastal Trail to get to Misery Bay. The trail ends at a wooden shelter.
Unsurprisingly the water levels were high. But we made our way along the beach to get to the Misery Bay trailhead. Along the way we passed by some alvar pavement and erratics, clues from the past of how the landscape was created and shaped by the melting glaciers. While we made it pretty far, we were forced to turn around when we couldn’t find a decent path through the water. But no one seemed to mind as we were having a nice time exploring the beach.
On the way back to the Visitor Centre we followed part of the Inland Alvar Trail for a change of scenery. We ate some lunch in the car again then drove to Gore Bay. We planned to walk along the waterfront, but as soon as we passed a playground, our walk was cut short.
Day 7: Providence Bay and Little Current
It was our final full day on Manitoulin Island and we had a couple of activities planned. We headed out after breakfast and drove to Providence Bay to make the most of the sunny day. Providence Bay is reputed to have the nicest beach on the island. We’d say it lived up its reputation. Its sandy shore spans two kilometres and there’s a long wooden boardwalk along part of it. We parked near one end of the boardwalk and walked to the other end. There was a playground on the other side, so naturally we had to stop there and let M play.
We walked along the beach. The water looked cold. But the water there is always cold, even in the summer. We retraced our steps back the way we came. Afterward we drove through the town to see what was up. Not much. Most cottages were still closed for the season and none of the restaurants and shops were open.
After some lunch and a nap, we headed back out later in the afternoon to check out Little Current. We walked along the waterfront. There were no boats in the marina yet. We passed the Little Current Lighthouse where we also got a good view of the Swing Bridge, which was built to allow traffic between Manitoulin Island and the mainland.
We returned to the motel to eat a late dinner and to do a bit of packing. Tomorrow morning we planned to take the ferry back to Tobermory and drive the rest of the way home. Since the forecast was calling for rain in the morning, we figured we’d put some of our bags that we didn’t need anymore in the car as it’s never fun packing up in the rain.
While tourism hadn’t quite started for the season in Manitoulin Island, it was still nice to visit before the crowds and bugs. This week was all about taking things slow, which I’d say was a nice change of pace.
L
Thanks for your very enjoyable and informative post, Linda. We have taken the ferry from Tobermory to Manitoulin before but didn’t stay to do the kind of hiking/walking you did. We were also early though and avoided the bugs! We feel the same way about directing most of our spending to the Canadian economy first. I love your mom and daughter tree hugging photo!
Thanks for your lovely comment Lynette. Toddler M was the one to first start hugging trees along the trail and I couldn’t resist copying her. Glad to hear you’ve had the chance to visit Manitoulin Island. It’s a bit of an adventure to get there, so I’m glad we got to spend a full week exploring the trails and enjoying the scenery. While it would have been nice to have gone later in the summer, we wanted to go somewhere in the spring and figured why not give it a whirl. Enjoy the rest of the Labour Day long weekend.
Glad to see this post Linda. We have always wanted top visit Manitoulin Island. Not sure the chance will come. Looks like you had a mix of weather and hikes. Being there in the early season has its pluses and minuses, but if you are looking for hiking and not shopping, it all works out. You did have some nice weather on some of the days, which can be difficult to find in spring. Love the tree hugger photo. Happy Friday. Allan
Thanks Allan. Hope you’re able to visit Manitoulin Island someday. It’s one of the hidden gems in Ontario that hasn’t succumbed to the crowds, probably because it’s a bit far to get to from the GTA. It was largely overcast and chilly when we visited, but I’ll take that over rain! And hey, the weather probably kept the bugs at bay too. Enjoy the rest of the long weekend. Linda
What an adventure!! I’ve never seen anything on that island before, its beautiful. I’m a Michigan native and am familiar with that side of Lake Huron.
Manitoulin Island is very beautiful and I’m glad we got to spend a full week exploring the trails, seeing a bunch of cute lighthouses and enjoying the scenery.
Baby M has grown to Little M. Someday she’ll be leading your travel experiences. Manitoulin Island is a great place. Glad you enjoyed.
For sure. Soon we’ll be trying to catch up to her while hiking! While most things weren’t yet open early in the spring, we pretty much had all the trails to ourselves. It was very peaceful and quiet.
Looks really lovely. While we lived in Toronto, we made it to Tobermory and Flower Pot Island but we never managed to go to the Manitoulin Island though it was on our list. Glad to see it through your pictures. (Suzanne)
I’m surprised Manitoulin Island isn’t more popular than it is as it’s really quite lovely. But that’s probably a good thing as it means not having to deal with crowds. We went to Flower Pot Island a few years ago and wish we had carved out time for that before heading to Manitoulin Island. Oh well, I guess it’s a good excuse to return to Tobermory at some point.
What a beautiful journey and such a wonderful way to slow down and enjoy the simple moments. Even more wonderful is finally seeing anything but snow 🤣😂…
Manitoulin Island looks absolutely beautiful, and I especially loved hearing about all the adventures with Baby M. The picture of the two of you is so beautiful….
Thank you for taking us along on the journey, my Dear Friend.
God Bless You and Your beautiful family, today and always….
Thanks for your kind words. It’s always nice to spend time together as a family. And being in nature is a great way to slow down from all the craziness of everyday life. We actually saw a bit of snow on one of the trails deep in the forest! But agreed, after such a long winter it was nice to see some early signs of spring. Enjoy the rest of the week.
I am glad to see that you had a wonderful trip, dear Linda. I love all the beautiful lighthouses and the panoramic view of the forest. Manitoulin Island looks like a great place to visit if you enjoy peaceful nature and relaxed outdoor getaways away from major crowds. I’ve been to a good few islands off the coast of Ireland and always consider taking a ferry to them a highlight in itself. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
I find being by the water very relaxing snd life seems to move a bit slower. You’re right, part of the adventure and fun is getting there. Taking the ferry was actually the highlight for our little M. She still talks about it. While most of the shops and restaurants were still closed and tourist season hadn’t quite started, we really enjoyed the peacefulness of it all.
I want to hug one of the trees there, too.🤩 So cute M and you hugging a tree. I’ve been loving doing like that from time to time.
I like your take on choosing season for no crowds. A peaceful walk is what I like too with less or no people around.🤭
I enjoyed the photos. The stairs on that cliff looks awesome, and I just love watching the trees that look flowery.
I hide in the corner just to read this long post to not be disturbed. 🤭 so far, it’s the lengthiest post I’ve ever read from you.
It was actually toddler M’s idea to hug the tree. It was so cute that I couldn’t help but copy her. I’m all for travelling during the off-season to avoid the crowds. While most shops and restaurants were still closed in Manitoulin Island, we came for the trails, so it didn’t matter too much. And if anything, it made for a more pleasant experience as we had the trails mostly all to ourselves. It was all very peaceful.
I’d like to copy M’s hugging-tree attitude. Glad to hear, Linda.
She totally has the right idea to just embrace nature!
Exactly!
Oh my gosh, so pretty! I’ve been to Tobermory but sadly we didn’t take the ferry out to Manitoulin Island. Now I wish we had. Sounds like I’ll just have to plan another trip to Lake Huron. What a bummer haha!
It’s a bit of a trek to get there, which is probably why it hasn’t been overrun with tourists, but Manitoulin Island is lovely. A week was probably more time than we needed, but we wanted to take things slow. Plus we had to factor in and work around nap times!
Manitoulin Island looks like a wonderful place for a peaceful spring escape, with scenic trails, lighthouses, waterfalls, beaches and spectacular lake views. Visiting before the tourist season seems to have been an excellent choice, offering quiet trails and uncrowded attractions. The combination of nature, family time and leisurely exploration makes this a lovely travel story. I spent a long weekend on the island, which felt like a world apart from the rest of the world. Except that my car broke down and CAA had to tow me back to the mainland.
Most of the shops and restaurants were still closed, but we came for the scenery, which is open year-round. And we managed to visit before the mosquito-apocalypse! You’re right, it does feel a world apart from the mainland. Everything is much more relaxed. Sorry to hear that you had car troubles while visiting Manitoulin Island. That would have required a long tow ride as I think Esponola is the closest city nearby, which is about 50km away from Little Current!
Looks like a wonderful place to visit, particularly off-season. Love the photo of you and little M hugging the tree. Lovely post!
Thanks! I was just copying little M when it came to hugging that tree. We probably didn’t need a full week there but it was nice to take our time and to take things slow.
I wasn’t aware of the fact that Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world. It’s nice to know that the weather was nice, especially in the beginning and toward the end of your stay. Exploring it with hardly any other soul in sight must have been very relaxing! Although it probably caused a little discomfort to know that most places were still closed for the season. Still, this looks like quite a nice excursion.
The weather can be a bit unpredictable in the spring. While we had a lot of overcast and grey skies, at least we didn’t get much rain. And I’m glad we still got to enjoy a bit of sunshine here and there. It was all worth it to have the trails pretty much all to ourselves. It was a very peaceful experience.
The largest freshwater island in the world, with more than 100 inland lakes and islands inside those lakes — that’s a fact I’m going to be repeating at dinner all week. Smart move going right when the ferry started running, too; beating the crowds, the prices and the bugs in one decision is rare. Eight days sounds like exactly the right amount of unhurried.
The first time we visited Manitoulin Island was in the summer and it was much busier then. It was nice to return during the shoulder season to get a more quieter experience. I’m pretty sure we were the only tourists there. We had most of the trails all to ourselves, which is just how we like it. And I’m glad we came before the bugs came out! That would have been worse than dealing with the crowds!
What a wonderful week away. I love that you got to visit so many lighthouses and encountering a deer in the woods is always special. Is there any other wildlife on the island? There is so much to explore in Canada.
There are apparently black bears and bobcats on Manitoulin Island, but they are rarely seen. And I’m glad we didn’t spot any on the trail!
I love how the entire trip sounds very serene and slow with lots of playground stops, of course. Great photo of you and M hugging the tree. The deer encounters are always welcome. Although it’s a shame that some trails were closed due to high water levels, off or early season still seems like the way to go given how quiet and peaceful the area was. The lighthouses are gorgeous, all of them.
It was definitely a slower-paced kind of trip, which was kind of nice when travelling with a toddler. You never know what to expect when hiking early in the spring. The trails can sometimes be in rough shape with fallen trees, flooding or muddiness. But that was a risk we were willing to take. And overall it wasn’t too bad. I’m such a sucker for a nice lighthouse and Manitoulin Island has a bunch of them. And it’s pretty neat how they all look a bit different in shape, size and design.
What a lovely and comprehensive visit to Manitoulin Island and baby M is getting so big! 😊 We only did a daytrip in 2020 from Sudbury and it’s clear there was so much more for us to visit. I would love to take the ferry ride one day and do the other hikes – we only did the Cup and Saucer, which I remember was exhausting with our little one who was 5 at the time. Always a good idea to visit a tourist destination off season too!
If you only had time to do one trail, Cup and Saucer is definitely the one to do! I bet it’s even more beautiful in the fall when the leaves are changing colour. We probably didn’t need a full week in Manitoulin Island, but we wanted to take things slow and have some time to just rest and relax. And yes, visiting during the off-season is definitely the way to go! Have a wonderful weekend. Hopefully you all survived the first week back at school!
I hope to do a fall camping one day – but weekends are so short and drives are so long. 😂 Maybe when T is an adult. Only 6.5 years to go!
Just heading off for dropoff. 1st week almost done. Enjoy your weekend! 😊
And the days are starting to get shorter too. Sigh. Those 6.5 years are going to fly by before you know it!
Thanks for sharing your great trip to Manitoulin Island … so good
Thanks for your lovely comment. It was nice to get away for a week and spend time in nature and just decompress from work and life.
Love every single image. Misery Bay looks too lovely to have that name. My favorite photo is of you and M. She is growing so fast! 😊
Thanks for your kind words. And agreed, the name Misery Bay doesn’t quite fit as the scenery is spectacular. You should see how much toddler M has grown since we visited Manitoulin Island in May! It’s crazy.
I had no idea there were so many lakes and lighthouses on the island! We pretty much drove through years ago then took the ferry to Tobermory. Should have spent more time on Manitoulin Island! Looks lovely and nice to have it all to yourselves.
Manoutlin Island is such a hidden gem. I’m glad we got a chance to explore it more fully. While tourism hadn’t quite started yet and the water was way too cold for swimming, it was nice to come before the crowds (and the mosquitoes)!
Oh how beautiful! I love those rocky shores, and that deep color of the water, and the layers of rocks. Seems you found an absolute gem of a place to explore for a few days. Also that picture of you and your baby girl is perfect- a moment to keep in your pocket for later 🙂
We make a quick stop on Manitoulin, but from the bridge side in the north (Espanola I think). My friend swore it is the prettiest place in Ontario and made us promise to visit. Unfortunately, it was pouring rain, that got worse the closer we got to the island. Since we only had half a day and the forecast was to rain all day, we turned around. Yoir pictures are lovely, so maybe someday I’ll return, but I also heard that it has the largest concentration of snakes in the province too, so honestly, I wasn’t horribly disappointed. 😊
This looks like such a relaxed getaway (something we all need at some time) – and it’s great that you’re supporting local. Starting with a scenic ferry ride also sounds like the perfect start to a week-long trip. I really love your lighthouses (and how great that there are seven lighthouses on the island). I think toddler M must have really enjoyed this trip – plenty of hiking opportunities and playgrounds! And no crowds and bugs – that’s a win! Lovely photo of you and toddler M hugging the tree.
How lovely, and really nice to stay local for a year and support the economy. We’ve explored a bit more of England too this year for a similar reason. I did chuckle at the story of the origin of the name Misery Bay – some bad day at work forever now imprinted. I’m sure Little M was loving life with all those playgrounds too 🙂
What a lovely laidback few days, Linda! All those lighthouses, and no people or bugs sounds good to me xx
This trip was a bit different for us as it was at a much slower pace than what we’re used to. But it was exactly what we all needed. It was nice to visit earlier in the season when we had the trails and lighthouses all to ourselves. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Beautiful place
It’s a bit of an adventure to get there, but Manitoulin Island is very picturesque. We had a lovely week soaking in the scenery and sights.
Aw…I hope you printed and framed that family photo! Too wonderful!The cabin sounds like fun, and I also admire how you just go with the flow when things don’t quite go your way.
Cheers,
Julie
Love the idea. I’m actually in the process of making a photo album. There’s something nice about having a tangible copy of a photograph instead of everything being digital. And it’s a great excuse for me to actually go through and try to organize my pictures!
Oh my goodness! What a lovely time away!! It looks incredible!!
We were long overdue for a holiday! We probably didn’t need a full week in Manitoulin Island, but it was nice to have some down time and to take things slow.
I can see why you wanted to return to Manitoulin Island. Shoulder/off season sounds like a good way to experience the trails and beaches without the crowds that high summer tends to bring. I’m glad the high water levels didn’t affect your plans too much!
It was nice to experience a quieter side of Manitoulin Island and to take our time exploring the trails and seeing the sights. We probably didn’t need a full week there, but it was nice to have some down time and a bit of a buffer in case the weather wasn’t the greatest.
This Island looks amazing for spending an holiday full of adventure in the nature. Great that you could find some outdoor playgrounds for toddler M.
Over the summer we’ve had to start adding in playground visits to our itinerary when travelling. And our little M is always so observant and seems to easily spot a park whenever we pass by one on the road. Nothing seems to get past her!