Blog
Discover Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park, Ontario
Ontario’s vast landscape is home to over 340 provincial parks and nearly 300 conservation reserves. Among these many parks, Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park is one we think you should visit! At 14.23 hectares, the park is smaller than many of... Read more
Spotlight on Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve is a unique wilderness park with 100,000 acres and 100 lakes. We feel it’s one of Ontario’s hidden treasures, so we’re focusing on it here. Well away from major highways, it may not be easily... Read more
A Guide to Discovering Balsam Lake Provincial Park, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Balsam Lake Provincial Park is a beautiful park in the midst of the Kawartha Lakes Region of Ontario’s Cottage Country. Located approximately midway between Kirkfield and Coboconk, off Highway 48, Balsam Lake Provincial Park is easy to reach, and very... Read more
Why 2025 is the Year for a Canadian Staycation in Ontario’s Cottage Country
Many Canadians are rethinking their vacation plans due to rising costs, economic uncertainty, and global instability. With all those factors, the idea of an international trip can feel less appealing than ever. The good news is…there are amazing Canadian Staycation... Read more
We’ve Stayed Here: Muskoka Hills – A Winter Weekend Retreat
My family and I had the pleasure of experiencing Muskoka Hills on a mild February weekend in 2025. Nestled in the Northern Lights development between Huntsville and Dwight, ON, this stunning retreat provided the perfect backdrop for a three-generation family... Read more
Top Winter Activities in Parry Sound, Ontario
Parry Sound is an especially beautiful area of Ontario’s cottage country. In the winter, it offers stunning beauty and a variety of outdoor activities with which to fully enjoy the season. Bordering the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, the area... Read more
Muskoka’s Top Outdoor Activities to Enjoy
Muskoka, known for its stunning landscapes and abundant outdoor activities, offers an abundance of outdoor adventures for every type of explorer. From the adrenaline-fueled to the serenely scenic, family-friendly activities, this guide covers Muskoka’s top outdoor activities to enjoy. With... Read more
Focus on Bon Echo Provincial Park, Ontario
Bon Echo Provincial Park is but one of hundreds of provincial parks located throughout Ontario. We feel that Bon Echo is unique among them though, mainly because of the iconic Mazinaw Rock wall, studded with hundreds of Indigenous pictographs, and... Read more
