If you’re visiting British Columbia and are looking for a National Park to visit that offers scenic drives, roadside stops, trails and a hot spring, I truly think you’d love Kootenay National Park. Kootenay is full of a variety of adventures. There are long hikes like Floe Lake, there are backcountry options, and there areContinueContinue reading “Kootenay National Park”
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Thunder Bay Road Trip Itinerary (Southern to Northern Ontario) 🚐 🗺️
Ready to plan a trip North? I just came home from an epic trip and have some recommendations to share with you! Trails, campsites, hotels, food, activities, pitstops, I have so much to tell you about. Let’s get started! In this blog post, you’ll find a day by day list of what I recommend, trail/parkingContinueContinue reading “Thunder Bay Road Trip Itinerary (Southern to Northern Ontario) 🚐 🗺️”
Hiking Silver Peak in Killarney Provincial Park 🇨🇦 🗺️
If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure to do in either a day trip, backpacking trip, or even while camping in the backcountry, I have the adventure for you! Silver Peak is the tallest peak in Killarney Provincial Park. It requires you to paddle to the trail head, and you have some options! Option 1.ContinueContinue reading “Hiking Silver Peak in Killarney Provincial Park 🇨🇦 🗺️”
Silent Lake Provincial Park 🌲
Need a little getaway with a variety of activities and sights? I’ve got the park for you! Silent Lake Provincial Park is located in Bancroft, Ontario. It’s most known for the beautiful lookout over Silent Lake, 19km of hiking trails, and four-season accommodations. I made a trip here mid-March, and it was lovely to car-campContinueContinue reading “Silent Lake Provincial Park 🌲”
5 Best Spots for Photos in Niagara 📸
Looking to snap a photo for Instagram, or want photos for your Christmas cards next year? I’m going to give you a list of my favourite spots in Niagara to take photos! All of these locations are away from the crowds, do not require a permit, and have free parking! I have lived in manyContinueContinue reading “5 Best Spots for Photos in Niagara 📸”
Day Trip to: Killarney Provincial Park
Note: this is a continuation to my last blog post (Hiking The Crack) Killarney Provincial Park is a hiker’s paradise in Ontario. It is located at the top of Georgian Bay, and it is a wilderness class park. For day hikers, the park offers 5 trails: The Crack (6km) difficultGranite Ridge (2km) easy to moderateCranberryContinueContinue reading “Day Trip to: Killarney Provincial Park”
Hiking The Crack at Killarney Provincial Park
I am so excited to talk about my adventure at Killarney Provincial Park! I have two blog posts on it; this one, about The Crack, and the other one is about taking a day trip to the park. Our adventure to Killarney began at 3:30 am when my friend Laura and I were scouring ourContinueContinue reading “Hiking The Crack at Killarney Provincial Park”
Algonquin Provincial Park • GUIDE | HIKE | CAMP
Check here for guidelines prior to visiting. Algonquin is the very first provincial park in Ontario, it is also one of the largest! The park offers something for everyone since it offers a diverse variety of scenic views, as well as a variety of activities. Things to do in Algonquin: Hiking Backcountry camping Going toContinueContinue reading “Algonquin Provincial Park • GUIDE | HIKE | CAMP”
The Best Affordable Hiking, Backpacking and Camping Gear
Looking for gear but it costs too much, has no reviews or can’t find what you need? I have created this guide with my very own tried and tested items that I recommend (without even being sponsored). Hiking Boots- these are my favourite pair that I splurged in for $100, but before that I hadContinueContinue reading “The Best Affordable Hiking, Backpacking and Camping Gear”
How To: Start a Fire in Wet Weather
Need some tips on starting a fire in the rain/in a wet environment? Here are some go-to tips to help! Foundation – you do not want to build a fire on wet ground, so prepare a foundation out of either rocks, bark, or logs to separate the fire from the ground Tools – look aroundContinueContinue reading “How To: Start a Fire in Wet Weather”
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