If you’ve seen the title of this post, you can probably see that I had a huge waterfall adventure! Hamilton, Ontario is home to over 100 waterfalls and today my friend JR and I crossed 3 more of them off our list. We headed to our first waterfall in the early afternoon and adventured untilContinueContinue reading “Sherman Falls, Tiffany Falls & Shaver Falls”
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Hardy Lake Provincial Park
Imagine this – you are scrolling through Instagram looking at beautiful locations to add to your bucket list. You send the ones that stand out to your friend. The next day, you go to one of the places you sent. Sounds cool, right? That’s exactly what happened. My friend sent me a picture of theContinueContinue reading “Hardy Lake Provincial Park”
Best Day Hike Trails in the Niagara Region
I am often asked about my favourite trails in certain areas. Since I grew up in Niagara, I have explored a lot of it. Niagara has an abundance of trails to trek and sights to see, so I most certainly have not done them all, but I have seen enough to feel prepared to makeContinueContinue reading “Best Day Hike Trails in the Niagara Region”
Hiking at the Niagara Glen Nature Reserve
I’m always asked what my favourite spots to hike in the Niagara Region are, and today I am going to be talking about one of them! This spot isn’t as crowded as you’d think it’d be; many stop at the parking lot and leave after the view of the Niagara Gorge, but they’re missing outContinueContinue reading “Hiking at the Niagara Glen Nature Reserve”
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”
The Cheltenham Badlands in Caledon, Ontario
Badlands?! In Ontario? Yes! The Cheltenham Badlands have been on my bucket list to see for quite some time. I didn’t think I was going to be making a blog post about my visit there, but we had quite the adventure there so it is worth sharing! Since I’ve been keeping my eye on thisContinueContinue reading “The Cheltenham Badlands in Caledon, Ontario”
Day Trip To: The Bruce Peninsula and Tobermory
You read the title right – a DAY TRIP to The Bruce Peninsula and Tobermory! It is possible! In this post, I will explain how it’s possible, and what I recommend achieving in your day. The Bruce Peninsula is one of Ontario’s most loved places! It possesses an assortment of experiences from turquoise waters, breathtakingContinueContinue reading “Day Trip To: The Bruce Peninsula and Tobermory”
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”
Beamer Memorial Conservation Area
The sun is starting to go down earlier, so during the week, I have less time to get long hikes in. Thankfully trails like this one exist so I can still get exercise, see pretty views, and be able to complete the full trail since it is only 3.5km. This is a beautiful area thatContinueContinue reading “Beamer Memorial Conservation Area”
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”
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