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Beginning at the trailhead, the trail to the river twists and turns and switches back until you reach the bottom of the waterfalls. Then, you can continue up the hill (pick some blueberries on the way!) until you reach the peak. At the top there is a small pool perfect for swimming.

This was my first experience in the Canadian backcountry and it was remarkable. Algonquin Provincial Park is beautiful with it's range of hardwood forest trees, lakes, and overall terrain. It's popular for portaging but it also has three official backpacking trails inside the park. (Unfortunately I ...

This is a beautiful trail where many scenic Muskoka views can be observed. The trail begins in the middle of a beautiful forest which quickly opens to exposed bedrock, the oldest rock on the planet. On this excursion breathtaking views of Lake Muskoka from afar and the pink exposed rock of Huckleber...

The trail runs south from the parking lot down a gravel lane (access for the Ducks Unlimited dam). The trail then loops around Rogers Pond. The trail is initially marked by orange markers (Rideau Trail markers for trail from Ottawa to Kingston), then the Cedar Grove side loop is marked by blue marke...

Trowbridge Falls is a nearby city park and a favorite among the locals and they say it's haunted too! During the summer months cool off in the water and in winter cross country ski. Trowbridge Falls is a conservation area and is connected to Centennial Park by a bridge. Centennial park offers more t...

Head down to the Toronto Windsurfing Club at Cherry Beach to join sailors any day of the week for a cruise along the waterfront. Membership to the club will grant you parking and clubhouse access, plus equipment storage. For the day-trippers, this is a great spot to surf alongside many experienced s...

Perfect for a weekend getaway, Killbear Provincial Park is a stunning place to kick back and relax in the outdoors. The Beaver Dam Campground features a rocky point with Group Of Seven-esque trees that is perfect for watching the late summer sunset. Family friendly with parking right in front, this ...

One of my favorite parks in Toronto, Berczy Park boasts the most amazing water fountain you’ll ever see in your life. It is purely dedicated to the love of dogs with a token and symbolic gesture, to our other beloved family pet, the cat. Let’s see if you can find them! Berczy Park is named after Wil...

Located in the stunning South Bruce Peninsula, Spirit Rock Conservation Area offers something for history and hiking enthusiasts alike. On site and adjacent to the parking lot sits the ruins of the McNeill Estate – a home built in the 1880s by Canadian politician, Alexander McNeill. Overlooking Colp...

Starting at the Onaman River Resort, you can boat down river to the Northern inlet and drop kayaks to explore the many islands. You're also able to drive Ombabika Bay Road and put in at the bay. This like is absolutely secluded and produces the most beautiful lake trout and walleyes. I also spotted ...

This loop was a phenomenal trip for a beginner/intermediate canoe group. There are longer or shorter trips that can start in the same area, so get creative and draft a schedule that works best for your group! The Lakes: Beautiful and clear, quite deep. The paddling is mostly easy, although you may b...

Situated in the very tiny village of Eugenia, Eugenia Falls Conservation Area encompasses 23 hectares of Niagara Escarpment, river valley and upland forests. The site features hiking trails, a picnic pavilion, privies and a war memorial, as well as the 30 metre tall waterfall. When first discovered ...

Fletcher Creek is an easy, relatively quiet, and scenic hike for those with an appreciation for fen plant communities – or the rarest type of wetland in Ontario, Canada. Along your hike you will encounter wide pathways, canopies of deciduous and conifer trees, a lovely creek, and the crown jewel of ...

Explore Toronto Island and find yourself in a small island community with amazing views of downtown. Follow the paved pathway that leads past small homes and to a beach on the other side of the island. To get to the island, you'll take the ferry from The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (the ferry docks),...

Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park is an undeveloped park with no maintained public facilities or services. The backcountry campsites are first come, first serve and non-reservable. It features rugged canoe routes through lakes and wetlands, and the wilderness section of the Ganaraska Trai...

Devils Den & Railway Trail Loop: Whitby's Legendary Trail The Devils Den and Railway Trail Loop combines two of Heber Down Conservation Area's most fascinating trails into a 2-mile journey through legend, history, and natural beauty. This easy loop descends into the notorious Devils Den—a deep gully...