Category: Fall
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5 reasons to try late fall camping
It’s not time to say goodbye to your favourite park just yet! While some of our parks close after Thanksgiving Weekend, many remain open through late fall and even through the winter. If you’ve never tried a late fall camping trip, this might be the perfect opportunity to make the most of the season before…
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9 tips for eco-friendly Halloween decor
Many campers like to jump into the Halloween spirit by decorating their campsites. But certain decorations can be harmful to the environment. Here’s how you can create a super spooky campsite AND protect Ontario’s ecological integrity at the same time.
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4 tips to prep your camping gear for the off-season
All good things must come to an end, including the heat of summer. You’ve learned to set up and take down your equipment this year, but do you know how to properly store it over the winter (without producing any mildew, funky smells, or damage)? In case you need a quick refresher (pun intended), we’ve…
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Fall hiking gems in Ontario’s southwest
When it comes to fall, Ontario’s southwest can be overlooked. While crowds of people flock to Algonquin Provincial Park or the Niagara Escarpment, there are many places elsewhere in the province that showcase the beauty of Ontario’s changing colours. What better way to see the colours than by tackling a trail? Here are just a few…
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Falling for campsite crafting
Today, Content Development Specialist Andrea Coulter takes us through some family friendly fall crafts. Last fall, my kids and I joined my parents on a three-generation camping trip to Canisbay Lake Campground at Algonquin Provincial Park. We spent our days going for bike rides, hiking, and visiting around the campfire, but my kids’ creative bug was…
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Colours in the cosmos: where the beauty of nature meets the science of the cosmos
“The heavens wheel around you, displaying to you their eternal glory and still your eye is upon the ground.” – Dante Alighieri, The Divine Comedy Many of us live in areas afflicted by light pollution, which prevents us from gazing at the heavens whirling around us. However, most of our northern and many other parks afford…
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Planning to visit us during fall colours? Start here.
The crisp air and morning frost that September brings get many Ontarians excited for the arrival of fall colours. And who can blame us? We would argue that Ontario is the most breathtaking place to enjoy autumn in all its stunning glory. If you’re planning a trip to take in the colours of the season,…
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Fall paddling at Restoule
Imagine. You put your canoe or kayak into the lake. The water is smooth and reflective. The sky’s a deep, dark blue, and the clouds are brilliant white. The day is sunny, cool and crisp, and the trees that cover the hills around you…well, they’re a stunning display of red, orange, and yellow. There’s something special…
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4 top tips for fall hiking adventures
Fall is our favourite hiking season. It’s not too hot. The bugs are gone. Solitude is easier to find. But fall hiking has its own complications, especially when it comes to weather. Before heading out, check out this handy fall hiking checklist: