Visiting the best Ontario Provincial Parks is a great way to spend the days of summer. Since they often become crowded, we’ve put together this resource to help you plan ahead of your visit, and take in all of their beauty on the day and time you’d like to enjoy it. Planning a visit to …
Rideau River Provincial Park sits right between the cities of Kingston and Ottawa and offers a tranquil environment for city breaks and weekends. Deep in the heart of Leeds and Grenville just 45 minutes from Ottawa and 90 minutes from Kingston rests a family-friendly outdoor playground just waiting to be explored. Rideau River Provincial Park …
As the old expression goes, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.” So, get out there on the hills, and make some memories. Snow tubing in Ontario has exploded recent years, and it’s time to get in on the action. We’ve got ten spots for you to consider, across the province! Imagine …
The Riverwood Conservancy has a lengthy history that has made it a staple in the Mississauga community, but between its ambitious goals and even more ambitious volunteer force, it’s hard to not feel its best times may even be ahead of it! If you’re craving some time in the great outdoors, and a cacophony of …
The A.Y. Jackson Lookout Trail, located about 35 kilometres from Downtown Sudbury, is a gorgeous hiking loop that will appeal to lovers of the outdoors, Canadian art aficionados, and visitors with a fascination for geology. As you might guess, if the scenery was deemed good enough for one of Canada’s most famous painters to put …
Looking for a waterfront camping experience on the Bruce Peninsula and want to support Indigenous businesses? Check out the hidden gem that is Cape Croker park. The Bruce Peninsula is stunning. It’s one of the best places in Southern Ontario for lake swimming, serious trail hiking, or just relaxing with gorgeous sunset views. With so …
Rare Escape, an initiative from Tyler and Kassy Scott, aims to provide a lift to your mind, body, and soul through mouth-watering cuisine and the great outdoors. It’s not always easy to listen to our inner voice. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things to do, but at a certain point we sometimes feel …
Whether you’re a mountain biker, a road cyclist, or a casual rider, these incredible bike trails in Hamilton all lead to adventure. Cycling has taken Ontario by storm over the past few years. The freedom of the wide-open trails, access to ample fresh air, and the benefits of low-impact exercise have made this sport one …
Point Pelee National Park is known as a premiere destination in the warmer months, but many people don’t realize that it’s a truly incredible place to visit in colder climes. Ultimate Ontario contributor Erin Hynes walks us through how we can make the most of a winter visit! A winter weekend escape to Point Pelee …
Located near Milton, the Crawford Lake Conservation Area offers an array of experiences to keep any Ontario traveller engaged. From the historic longhouses to the picturesque hiking trails, there’s a little something for everyone at the Crawford Lake Conservation Area in the Hamilton Halton Brant Region. In Ontario, we’re remarkably fortunate to have such an …