For the past few years we’ve been visiting Killarney Provincial Park at the end of fall or beginning of winter when the trails are much quieter. It’s located along the northern shore of Georgian Bay and features windswept pines, lush forests, pink granite and white quartzite ridges. The landscape is so breathtakingly beautiful that it provided much inspiration to the famous Group of Seven painters. We typically stay in one of the rustic cabins, but they’re becoming harder to book. We managed to reserve a yurt though and decided to give that a whirl.
Tag: Ontario parks
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.
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
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
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
Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park in the Fall
Length of stay: 1 dayVisited: October 2023 Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park is located just northeast of Thunder Bay and features a wide gorge with steep vertical cliffs. It’s a day-use park that contains a single hiking trail with two viewing platforms that provide sweeping views of the gorge and surrounding area. After spending the past … Continue reading Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park in the Fall
Rainbow Falls Provincial Park in the Fall
Length of stay: 1 dayVisited: October 2023 Rainbow Falls Provincial Park is located in northern Ontario. It’s named after a series of cascading falls that plunge over several rock ledges from Whitesand Lake. There are two main sections of the park. The Rossport Campground located on the shore of Lake Superior and Whitesand Lake Campground … Continue reading Rainbow Falls Provincial Park in the Fall
Neys Provincial Park in the Fall
Length of stay: 3 daysVisited: October 2023 Neys Provincial Park is located along the northern shore of Lake Superior. It contains ancient sand dunes, rocky outcrops, rolling hills, sub-arctic plants and a beautiful sandy beach. It offers camping, a variety of hiking trails and one of the nicest beaches on Lake Superior’s north shore. … Continue reading Neys Provincial Park in the Fall
Bon Echo Provincial Park in the Fall
Length of stay: 1 dayVisited: September 2023 Bon Echo Provincial Park is located in southeastern Ontario. It’s nestled within several lakes, the most famous of which is Mazinaw Lake, one of the deepest lakes in the province. It features one of the largest visible pictograph collections in Canada and contains a number of hiking … Continue reading Bon Echo Provincial Park in the Fall