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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.
Escape the Usual with Self-Guided Multi-Adventures in Ontario’s Near North
Step off the beaten path and embark on an extraordinary journey through Ontario’s Near North, a region brimming with untamed beauty and captivating cycling routes.
Boating to the Trailhead in Thunder Bay
A visit to Thunder Bay without journeying offshore would be a missed opportunity for a superior adventure.
Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: A Wet Paddle to Mississippi’s Crotch Lake
The Algonquin interpretation for Kashwakamak is “the lake with rocky shoals.” That interpretation would have made sense before the timber barons and settlers dammed “Kashwakamak” to raise the water levels, flushing their logs and running their mills.
Adventure, Ontario, The Happy Camper
The Happy Camper: Canoeing Canada’s Mississippi River, Part 1
It may not be as mighty as Mark Twain’s Mississippi—but it sure has as much history and character.
Camping, Ontario, Ontario Trails
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.
The Happy Camper: New Tips on Reserving an Ontario Parks Campsite
There’s a bit of good news this year to lessen—slightly—the frustration front-country campers have while trying to reserve their favourite campsite at one of the province’s most beloved parks.
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The 10 Best Waterfalls in Hamilton, Ontario
With its location on the western edge of Lake Ontario and its proximity to the Niagara Escarpment, Hamilton is home to over 150 waterfalls, making it a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
This Canadian Charity Supports Outdoor Adventure
Aside from learning the practical skills of a specific outdoor activity, participants also gain confidence in the outdoors, leadership and team-building skills.
You’ll Find Wild Nature in this Part of Lake Superior, Ontario
It is the cold, wild waters of Lake Superior that define the North Shore as a whole. The best way to experience this part on Ontario? Paddling.
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25 of Ontario’s Best Spring and Summer Outdoor Adventures
Here are 25 of the best outdoor activities across Ontario for you to check out this spring and summer. We hope this list inspires outdoor adventures for many seasons to come!
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Check Out The Outdoor Adventure Show, Coming to a Canadian City Near You
Get ready to experience the largest outdoor adventure show in the country! The Outdoor Adventure Show will be making tracks in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal.
The MHO River Roots Paddle Guiding Program Will Change You
If you are over 19 years old and looking to become a certified canoe guide/instructor or are simply looking for a grand adventure, here’s why you should consider the River Roots Program.
Adventure, Hiking, Ontario, Ontario Trails
Thru-Hiking Ontario’s Bruce Trail: A 900-km Adventure with My Dad
We were halfway through our E2E when we reached a turning point in our relationship. The next 450 kilometres were dedicated to setting aside our differences, making memories and appreciating each moment as it came.
Lost Keys, Cold Kids: A Snowshoeing Adventure
It was one thing to move to Canada and experience snowshoeing with kids for the first time. It was a whole other experience to lose our car keys in the powdery depths of the golf course that cold January evening!
