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
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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
Algonquin – Grand Lake to Squirrel Rapids
Algonquin is considered the crown jewel of Ontario’s provincial park system. It is one of the largest parks in the province and contains hundreds of interconnecting lakes, ponds and rivers, creating endless opportunities to explore the backcountry by canoe. Every summer we plan a different route into the interior. This year we decided to explore the eastern section of the park through Barron Canyon, which is reputed to offer the most scenic paddling in Algonquin.
Killarney Provincial Park in the Spring
Killarney Provincial Park is nestled in untamed wilderness near Georgian Bay. It is open all-year round and provides plenty of opportunities to soak in the scenery of La Cloche Mountains, as well as many wetlands, and lakes. There’s also a range of trails from multi-day backpacking to short and strenuous day hikes.
Hiking in Frontenac Provincial Park in the Spring
Frontenac Provincial Park is located north of Kingston on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. It is part of the UNESCO Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve and is situated on an ancient granite ridge linking the Canadian Shield to the Adirondack Mountains. The park is open year-round and offers over 100km of hiking trails through forests and across outcrops, and features several lakes and wetlands.
Hiking in Presqu’ile Provincial Park in the Spring
Presqu’ile Provincial Park is located along the shore of Lake Ontario. It means “almost island” in French as it is connected to the mainland by a narrow piece of land. It is open year-round and boasts of having one of the largest wetlands along the north shore of Lake Ontario. Presqu’ile also contains a beautiful sandy beach and several hiking trails that wind through the different habitats in the park.
MacGregor Point Provincial Park in the Spring
MacGregor Point Provincial Park is located along the sandy shores of Lake Huron. It is open year-round and offers a variety of activities depending on the season. MacGregor Point also offers roofed accommodations such as yurts and rustic cabins, to keep you warm and cozy during the off-season.
Windy Lake Provincial Park in the Winter
Windy Lake Provincial Park is located northwest of Sudbury and is open year-round. In the winter, Windy Lake offers a variety of activities including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing. It also has roofed accommodations available for a comfortable and cozy camping experience.