Ontario
5 Wonderful Ontario Parks for Your 2025 Camping Vacation
You can start booking your favourite Ontario campsites now and beat the rush.
Blogs, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: James Raffan is an “Accidental Canadian”
It was light-hearted yet thought-provoking, and it gave the audience laughter, joy, tears and an unprecedented sense of Canadian pride.
The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Whether you’re seeking flowy trails, techy enduro or stunning wilderness, this place delivers.
Best Tips on Reserving Amazing Campsites in Ontario
Is your dream campground booked solid for the summer? Don’t give up hope! You may still snag a spot.
Rideau Tours: Unforgettable and Unique UNESCO-Style Adventures
This experience gracefully forced me to slow down, absorb the moments and enjoy every minute.
Canoeing, Ontario, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Join Me on a Trip on Lake Superior
Come join me for a voyageur canoe journey along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Blogs, Hiking, Ontario, Ontario Trails, The Happy Camper
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 …
Contests, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: SOAR Film Festival Award Winners
I was truly honoured to be a part of the SOAR Outdoor Adventure Reels Film Festival held at the Indie Cinema in Sudbury, Ontario back in early November.
Hiking Trail Reviews, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Taking on the Frontenac Challenge, Part 1
I recently moved to the Kingston area in Ontario and I thought what better way to become familiar with the …
Ontario, Opinion, The Happy Camper
Bear Cubs Killed in Algonquin Spark Conversation About Nature
Anthropocentric views of nature. All the great nature writers warned us about it. Thoreau, Leopold, Carson. It’s a worldview that …
Ontario, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Canoe Trip in Opasquia, Part Four
If you’re a paddler looking for a “true” wilderness canoe trip experience, you’ll definitely have your prayers answered in Opasquia Provincial Park.
Ontario, Paddling, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Canoe Trip in Opasquia, Part Three
It was late afternoon of day seven of our canoe trip in northern Ontario’s remote Opasquia Provincial Park when Andy and I finally slid our canoe into a large lake and joyfully paddled across the great expanse of water.
Ontario, Paddling, Partner Content
The Best Adventure Destination to Relax and Reconnect in Ontario
Relax, restore and reconnect (with yourself and your family) at Temagami Outpost in the wilderness of northern Ontario.
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
