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Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Exploring and Camping Along the St. Lawrence
My partner, Kristine, and I decided to be tourists for the week, exploring and camping along Parks of the St. Lawrence
Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
Time in the Wilderness Shaped the Happy Camper’s College Speech
Every time I walked up to the podium, I kept the speech in my pocket and just told stories of my time in the wilderness and what I learned about life by doing so.
Adventure, Ontario, Partner Content
7 Days in the Beautiful Sault Ste. Marie
Here’s a weeklong outdoorsy itinerary for a perfect summer vacation in Sault Ste. Marie.
Alberta, Editors' Picks, Ontario
So, You Saw the Northern Lights Last Weekend, Eh?
Here are some of the incredible aurora captures from across the country.
environment, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Ontario Colleges Cut Massive Environmental Academic Programs
Fleming College suffers major cuts to their reputable environmental sciences programs
Editors' Picks, Ontario, Ontario Trails
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.
Adventure, Canoeing, Ontario, The Happy Camper, Water sports
The Happy Camper: TVO Original Documentary TRIPPING The French River
Embark on a historical and immersive journey along Ontario’s French River in TVO’s newest documentary
Ontario, Paddling, Partner Content
Temagami Outpost: Two Brothers Returned to Summer Camp and Built a Paradise
“Summer camp for adults” has become an overused cliché—unless you’re staying in a historical summer camp run by Nico and …
Blogs, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Jeff McMurtrie’s Long-Awaited Algonquin Map
Jeff McMurtrie’s Long-Awaited Algonquin Map has finally been released and this author delves right into its intricate design, from the detailed route design to the descriptions of each point.
Hiking Trail Reviews, Ontario, Ontario Trails, Trails, Travel
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!
British Columbia, Hiking, Ontario
5 Hikes for Your Taylor Swift Concert
It’s time to summon all your folklore fairy forest prowess and immerse yourself in the most enchanted landscapes by heading into the woods.
Hiking Trail Reviews, Ontario, Trails
Hiking Trail Review: Centennial Ridges, Algonquin Provincial Park
Read a detailed review of the Centennial Ridges Trail in Ontario, BC, with its picturesque views and expansive green forest.
Camping, Ontario, Ontario Trails
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.
Why Kawartha Lakes Should Be Your Next Paddling Destination
Kawartha Lakes has long attracted outdoor adventurers, especially those who love paddling on pristine waterways.
Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Ontario Provincial Park’s Walk-In Campsites
If you’re not quite ready for backcountry camping but growing a little tired of having massive RVs—with generators humming through the night—parked beside you, some Ontario Provincial Parks have “walk-in” alternatives to pitch your tent.
Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: The Kindness of Strangers Along Canada’s Mississippi
“I became a new being, and the subject of my own admiration. I was a traveller! A word never had tasted so good in my mouth before.”
Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Mark Twain and Princess Kevin on Canada’s Mississippi
Avoiding a good stretch of the route was a somewhat unethical move on our part. Or was it? I’ve learned through countless canoe trips that original trip plans can quickly change. Goals and objectives are altered. It’s inevitable.
Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Think’n Outside the Box on Canada’s Mississippi
A Mark Twain quote from his book, Life on the Mississippi. “The Mississippi Valley is as reposeful as a dreamland, nothing worldly about it . . . nothing to hang a fret or a worry upon.”
10 of the Best Hikes near Toronto
Lace up your boots and hit these hiking trails in the Toronto, ON, area — updated for 2023.
Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Prettiest Paddle Day of Canada’s Mississippi
We expected company the morning of the third day. Paddlers David Skinner and Mary Hagerman wanted to meet up with us to paddle the next section of river, from King’s Falls to Miller Lake. It was the only section of the river they hadn’t done a day trip on.
