We had a fabulous fall in 2024. The leaves were a bit delayed in changing colour because it was warmer and drier than usual. But the cold and rain was finally catching up. It wouldn’t be long until we had our first snowfall. So we decided to head to the cabin before it got much colder outside.
Category: Ontario
Camping in a Cabin in Algonquin Provincial Park
We typically plan a backcountry canoe trip through a different part of Algonquin Provincial Park every summer. This year we were unable (or rather unwilling) to because of baby M. Instead we booked a rustic cabin in the Mew Lake Campground and planned to explore a few of the trails along the popular Highway 60 Corridor.
The Cabin – October 2024
We’ve had an unseasonably warm and dry fall in southern Ontario. So to make the most of the nice weather and beautiful display of fall colours we decided to head to the cabin. This would be our first visit to the cabin all year and baby M’s first visit ever.
Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
Distance hiked: 4.5kmVisited: April 2024 Hillman Marsh Conservation Area is located near the shore of Lake Erie in Leamington, Ontario. The wetlands here are an important stopover for many migratory birds who pass through in the spring and fall. As such, it’s reputed to be a great spot for bird watching. It also contains a … Continue reading Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
Point Pelee National Park in the Spring
Length of stay: 4 daysVisited: April 2024 Point Pelee National Park is the southernmost point of the Canadian mainland. Its name in French means bald point, which it gets for its long sand spit on Lake Erie where no vegetation grows, giving it a bald appearance. It’s located in Canada’s Carolinian zone and is an … Continue reading Point Pelee National Park in the Spring
Winter Hiking in Pinery Provincial Park
Length of stay: 2 daysVisited: February 2024 Pinery Provincial Park is located on the shore of Lake Huron. It protects a rare Oak Savanna and one of the longest freshwater coastal dune ecosystems in Ontario. With its beautiful sandy beach, it’s a popular spot to visit in the summer. The park also offers a variety … Continue reading Winter Hiking in Pinery Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park in November
Length of stay: 2 daysVisited: November 2023 Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the largest parks in Ontario and one of the best places to enjoy the outdoors. We typically visit every summer to explore the backcountry by canoe. But over the past couple of years, we’ve returned later in the fall for some hiking … Continue reading Algonquin Provincial Park in November
Point Pelee National Park in the Fall
Length of stay: 3 daysVisited: October 2023 Point Pelee National Park is located along Lake Erie and is the southernmost point in mainland Canada. It is the second smallest national park and the first national park to be established for conservation. About two thirds of the park consists of marsh, but there are also forests … Continue reading Point Pelee National Park in the Fall
The Cabin – October 2023
Length of stay: 2 daysVisited: October 2023 The fall is our favorite time of the year to visit the cabin. The display of leaves changing colour is beautiful with all the vibrant red sugar maples and golden birches. Plus the days are still warm and, best of all, there are no pesky bugs. We decided … Continue reading The Cabin – October 2023
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park in the Fall
Length of stay: 1 dayVisited: October 2023 Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park is located in northern Ontario, just west of Thunder Bay. It features the second largest waterfall in Ontario, which is often referred to as the Niagara of the North. It is open year round and contains a number of overlooks and viewing platforms that … Continue reading Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park in the Fall