Ontario Trails

Dirt path through a forest lined with tall trees on both sides, leaves scattered on the ground and dappled sunlight filtering through branches.

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The Happy Camper: Southeastern Ontario’s Marlborough Forest Is a Hidden Gem

It’s maintained and protected by the city of Ottawa for multi recreational use but only the locals seem to know about it.

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Hike to the Site of Canada’s Most Famous Painting

Art lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and history students can hike to the very spot where Thomson painted ‘The Jack Pine.’

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The Happy Camper: New and Old Hiking Trails of Bonnechere Provincial Park

The park’s bounty lies in its countless day hikes available.

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The Happy Camper: Algonquin Opens a New Trail in Over 20 Years

Algonquin Provincial Park has officially opened the Fork Lake Trail—their newest interpretive trail in over 20 years.

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The Happy Camper: Southeastern Ontario’s Hidden Gems for Spring Birding

Here are few hidden gems in Ontario for birdwatching without the crowds.

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The Happy Camper: A Tour of Amherst Island’s Trails

I’m learning so much about the wild areas near Kingston, Ontario. I moved to the area in late summer and …

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The Happy Camper: Awesome Snowshoe Trails In Central Ontario

Snowshoes make it easier to get around out there… and there’s a lot out there.

Sun beaming through branches at Frontenac Provincial Park

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The Happy Camper: Taking on the Frontenac Challenge, Part 2

Three stumbles, one fall, a knee brace, a broken hiking pole and a bottle of pain meds, but this 60-year-old finally finished the Frontenac Challenge.

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Discovery Routes: Remembering the Forgotten Trails in Ontario

Nestled across an expansive wilderness west of Ontario’s Algonquin Park, a small cluster of backcountry hiking trails are cared for by volunteers and cherished by local outdoor enthusiasts. The Forgotten Trails, as they are known, evoke a sense of mystery of tales forgotten in time.

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Top 10 Winter Hiking Trails Near Toronto, Ontario

Looking for a wintry adventure near Toronto? Lace up your winter hiking boots and hit the trails!

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The 10 Best Ontario Provincial Parks You Can Visit from Toronto

Here are some of the best parks to visit from Toronto for a day trip or camping adventure.

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The Best Backcountry Campsites in Ontario

From the rugged terrain to pristine lakeshores, there are several national and provincial parks scattered throughout Ontario that offer unique and memorable backcountry camping experiences.

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Friends in Snow Places: My Weekend in the Ontario Woods

Hustle Hikers is a new local women’s gathering of outdoor lovers who share in the ability to build each other up through instant camaraderie. I wasn’t the only one who felt the pull toward this social media-based group when myself and 25 other women, who were complete strangers to each other, packed our bags and headed north to the Ontario woods to take a chance and spend a weekend together.