Earlier this year, in search of cheaper travel options, I decided to look no further than my own backyard. I've lived in the province of Ontario my whole life, yet I realized that I hadn't really seen very much of it. I scoured through Google, Pinterest and other sites for information on facinating sights... Continue Reading →
Beating the Heat at the Elora Quarry
To escape the heat from the latest heat wave we decided to spend the afternoon at the Elora Quarry aka 'The Ol' Swimming Hole." Costing $6 per adult for entry, it turned out to be a really popular place! The water may have not been the cleanest, being that it is stagnant water, but the... Continue Reading →
Making a Mars Landing at the Cheltenham Badlands
When you visit the Cheltenham Badlands you almost feel as if you've arrived on another planet. It's described as "a seven-hectare area of exposed iron-rich Queenston Shale bedrock deposited over 445 million years ago." 1 Unfortunately, the badlands were officially closed earlier this year after overuse from visitors and experts say that it won't be re-opening... Continue Reading →
Surround Yourself in the Beauty of Nature at Awenda Provincial Park
Although I haven't been hiking at many provincial parks (yet), Awenda Provincial Park is definitely up there on my list of the nicest places to go camping in Ontario. I camped for 2 nights here and had a great experience. Check-in was quick and easy, and the park staff were very friendly. The beaches, trails,... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Trails at Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
Located just North of Orangeville, Mono Cliffs Provincial Park has excellent hiking and mountain biking trails. Varying from hiking on cliffs via the Cliff Top Trail to walking along by marshes and ponds on the Carriage Trail and South Outlier Trail. The Civic holiday seemed like the perfect day to head west and discover what... Continue Reading →
Strolling On the White Sands at Sandbanks – One of Ontario’s Most Beautiful Beaches
For Canada Day this year I decided to escape the usual chaotic city festivities and venture off to Sandbanks Provincial Park. Located on Lake Ontario, it features one of Ontario's most popular and beautiful beaches. Although the provincial park has 3 different beaches (Sandbanks Beach, Dunes Beach and Outlet Beach), Sandbanks Beach boasts some nice... Continue Reading →
Discovering A Little Bit of Ontario Beauty in Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park
The week of May long weekend took me up to the Bruce Peninsula to do some camping on Georgian Bay. Despite the chilly May evenings (dropping down to zero degrees Celsius), the sun was shining and the landscape was ever impressive. For around $60, I was able to reserve a campsite online for two nights... Continue Reading →
No Bluffing About It, Scarborough Has a Gem in the GTA
The Scarborough Bluffs are a gem in the GTA. Having now been there, it's kind of hard to believe that such a beautiful, natural area exists so close to the largest city in Canada. If you're planning a visit to see the bluff's there are two spots that you must check out. The first stop... Continue Reading →
Discovering Ontario…Really???
Yes really! Ontario, Canada actually has some pretty amazing spots. I know, who knew?!?! I've lived in Ontario all of my life and of course other than our popular "cottage country" Muskoka region, "big city" Toronto, ever impressive "wonder of the world" Niagara Falls and of course our "nation's capital" Ottawa, I've never really thought... Continue Reading →
