Located near the quaint and cozy village of Rossport, Ontario, Rainbow Falls Provincial Park is in an advantageous location to explore Lake Superior’s North Shore. It has a bit of everything that makes a camping trip great, in our opinion, close by. That includes lakeside camping, stunning Canadian Shield scenery, waterfalls, hiking, kayaking in the Rossport...
Pukaskwa National Park on Lake Superior in Ontario is hands down one of our favourite national parks in Canada. It offers stunning scenery of the Canadian Shield, the bright green-blue waters of Lake Superior, wild golden sand beaches, lush boreal forest and the rich history and culture of the Anishinaabe people. Quiet camping, paddling, hiking, and days spent on...
Sioux Narrows Provincial Park introduces the quieter side of Lake of the Woods, a popular summer destination in northwest Ontario. While nearby Kenora is a hot spot for water sports, boat cruises, fishing and a bustling downtown, Sioux Narrows offers visitors a natural escape and a peaceful place to build memories as a family. Sioux Narrows is the traditional...
Exploring the backcountry with kids opens up a new world of outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you’re hiking, biking or paddling, you can access beautiful wilderness while building lasting memories with your family. Backcountry trips with kids take extra planning and packing, but it is more than doable, and the rewards are worth the effort. Still, kids...
You don’t have to carry a tent dozens of kilometres into the backcountry to enjoy the great outdoors. Car camping, also called front-country camping, is fun, too! It can be more accessible, great for families, and allows you to bring more comfort items from home. Photo by Miranda Smit Unfortunately, irresponsible car camping damages the environment, leaving behind...
I hadn’t planned to explore Lake Winnipeg. We were driving home to Alberta after a long road trip out east, and the fastest route was definitely on Trans-Canada Highway 1, south of Winnipeg. When I looked at Google Maps to check our route, I saw the huge expanse of blue dominating most of the province. What’s this Great Lake in Manitoba all about? Things to see and...