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Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge
Hiking near Toronto

Ranney Gorge Autumn Hike

Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge at Ferris Provincial Park near Campbellford provides scenic hiking, particularly in the autumn
November 13, 2019
Quebec City
Bike Touring, Uncategorized

Quebec City Cycling

Easy to navigate Quebec City cycling routes provide you the opportunity to take in the history, food and flair of …
November 10, 2019
Frontenac Provincial Park Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Frontenac Provincial Park Hiking

Friontenac Provincial Park hiking provides over 120 km of trails with numerous streams and lakes crossing the scenic Canadian Shield. …
November 9, 2019
Fimmvorduhals Trail, Skogar
Hiking Holidays

Hiking Along the South Coast of Iceland

In Iceland expect to see geysirs, glaciers, massive waterfalls, thermal streams, volanco's and puffins all within a short drive as …
September 15, 2019
Lake Superior Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Lake Superior Provincial Park Hiking

Lake Superior Provincial Park hiking offers routes of varied lengths and abilities with some stunning scenery. Opportunities for day and …
September 3, 2018
Grotto Canyon Hike
Hiking Holidays

Grotto Canyon Hiking near Canmore, Alberta

An easy hike near Canmore, Alberta as you walk up a creek bed through a scenic canyon with pictographs and …
May 30, 2018
Tews Falls
Hiking near Toronto

Dundas Valley Escarpment Hike

The Dundas Valley Escarpment hike along the Bruce Trail offers views of the scenic valley along with two very high …
November 27, 2016
Webster Falls
Hiking near Toronto

Spencer Gorge Waterfalls Hike

Two scenic waterfalls with a deep gorge; superb views of the Dundas Valley and easy walking make this hike near …
November 12, 2016
Killbear Park Hiking
Hiking near Toronto

Killbear Park Hiking

Killbear Park hiking provides plenty of opportunity for easy hiking with spectacular scenery and the opportunity to see some wildlife. …
October 10, 2016
Algonquin Park Canoe Trip
Canoeing

Algonquin Park Canoe Trip on Opeongo Lake

The plan was to head out at 6 am to grab two great campsites on Opeongo Lake in Algonquin Provincial …
August 23, 2016
Guided Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Guided Walking Holidays – 7 Benefits

Seven benefits of booking guided walking holidays. They make it easy to plan an active holiday of a life time.
March 7, 2016
Family Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Family Walking Holiday, 5 Important Tips

Experience a more active vacation together, by taking a family walking holiday. Five tips so your family hiking is enjoyable …
February 26, 2016
Avoid Lightning when hiking
Hiking Holidays

Avoiding Lightning Strikes While Hiking

For safe hiking, it is important to understand how to avoid lightning. Five tips on what to do for avoiding …
November 26, 2015
Algonquin Park Hiking
Hiking near Toronto

Hiking Holidays in Algonquin Park

A hiking holiday in Algonquin provides great trails on the rocky terrain of the Canadian Shield. Besides the scenery learn …
October 12, 2015
Cotswolds Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Cotswolds Walking Holiday

The Cotswolds are a perfect base for a walking holiday of England, hiking through quaint towns and over the hills …
October 4, 2015
Hiking in France
Hiking Holidays

Walking Holiday in the Dordogne Region of France

The Dordogne region of southern France perfect for a walking holiday with numerous trails plus castles, vineyards and great food.
September 29, 2015
Hiking Holidays

Walking Holidays in Italy – Lake Como

Lake Como is considered to be the most romantic and beautiful in the Italian Lakes District and there are many …
September 27, 2015
Hiking Holidays

Hiking in the Swiss Alps

There are numerous possibilities for hiking in the Swiss Alps. Descriptions of four trails in the popular Bernese Oberland and …
September 8, 2015
Umbria Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Best of Umbria Hiking

Hiking in hilly Umbria is not only scenic with trails passing medieval hill towns and across National Parks but offers …
September 1, 2015
Tuscany Hiking
Hiking Holidays

Walking Holidays in Tuscany

Imagine a walking holiday in the hills of Tuscany. Staying in a villa on a working winery, you look out …
August 25, 2015
Acadia National Park
Hiking Holidays

Hiking in Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park in Maine offers more than 120 miles of hiking trails. We describe these Acadia National Park hiking …
August 18, 2015

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Hockley Valley Hiking

A well marked scenic trail with some nice hills located within a one hour drive …
9 min read

Mennonite Country Cycling Route

A cycle route on paved roads over gentle hills with little traffic. There is …
6 min read

Grand River Cycling Route

The Grand River Cycling route takes you along the river and through some very scenic …
5 min read

Route Champlain Cycling

Along the southern shores of Georgian Bay Route Champlain cycling path travels through a very …
6 min read
Niagara Cycling

Cycling Through the Niagara Region

One of the most scenic cycling routes in the Niagara Region including the falls, historic …
7 min read
Montreal Cycling

Cycling in Montreal

Montreal is one great city for cycling. Video along with some ideas for bike routes …
9 min read
Open Doors Toronto

Open Doors Toronto By Bicycle

The best way to explore Doors Open Toronto is by bicycle. Learn why and what …
5 min read
Finber Lakes Cycling

Cycling in the Finger Lakes Region

Cycling in the Finger Lakes Region is suitable for both a weekend gataway or week …
8 min read
High Park Hiking

Hiking in Toronto’s High Park

Hiking in Toronto’s High Park is a different way to enjoy the largest city park. …
4 min read
Lake Simcoe Cycling

Spring Cycling Along Lake Simcoe Shores

Spring cycling along the shores of Lake Simcoe just north of Toronto along a route …
5 min read

Hiking the Palgrave Trail

Varied scenery, wildlife, rolling countryside make hiking southern Ontario's Palgrave Trail a great day hike, …
6 min read
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