Ontario Trails

With so many options for winter hiking in and around the Greater Toronto Area, from pastoral farmland to dramatic cliffs to picturesque woods, there’s no reason to stay indoors. Don’t let the cold weather get you down; bundle up, make...

Location: Algonquin Provincial Park Where to Park: Parking lot at the trailhead (off Highway 60) Public Transport: N/A Hike Distance: 10.4 km Hike Duration: 3 hours and 45 minutes Elevation Gain/Loss: 438 mDifficulty: Challenging What makes it challenging? Elevation gain over 10...

Of the 300+ parks in Ontario, Canada, more than 100 offer overnight camping facilities. Even for people living in the dense urban center of Toronto, the soothing nature in Ontario’s parks is worth the drive. Growing up in Ontario, I’ve...

Ontario is known for its stunning natural beauty, and what better way to experience it than by backcountry camping? From the rugged terrain to pristine lakeshores, there are several national and provincial parks scattered throughout the province that offer...

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...

Just 75 kilometres from the bustling city of Toronto, Ontario, you’ll find the Waterfall Capital of the World: Hamilton. With its location on the western edge of Lake Ontario and its proximity to the Niagara Escarpment, Hamilton is home...

Ontario is home to Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath, The Bruce Trail. The Bruce Trail spans 900 kilometres across the Niagara Escarpment, beginning in Queenston and ending in the harbour village of Tobermory. Hikers can enjoy sections of the...

Location: Bluffers ParkPark here: 1 Brimley Road SPublic Transport: TTC Hike Distance: 5 km roundtripElevation Gain/Loss: 20 mHike Duration: 1- 2 hoursDifficulty: EasyWhat makes it easy? A flat trail with many opportunities to stop and rest along the way.Trail website:...

Location: Rouge National Urban ParkPark here: The entrance for Glen Rouge CampgroundPublic Transport: GO Transit Bus Hike Distance: 4.4 km roundtripElevation Gain/Loss: MinimalHike Duration: 1- 2 hoursDifficulty: Easy/ModerateWhat makes it easy/moderate? A mainly flat trail with a few short but...

Location: Rouge National Urban ParkPark here: Rouge Valley Conservation CentrePublic Transport: 86A Bus from Kennedy Station Hike Distance: 1.3 km loopElevation Gain/Loss: MinimalHike Duration: 1 hourDifficulty: EasyWhat makes it easy? A continuously flat trail with no inclines. Trail website: rvcc.ca Perfect for...

Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Ontario. The park has so much to offer, including a long list of amazing hiking trails. There is a trail for just about everyone in Algonquin, from challenging...

Many people living in Ontario are within a few hours’ drive from a provincial park, which is the perfect distance for a day trip! Visiting Ontario Parks is an easy and inexpensive way to enjoy the outdoors. You just have...