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A collection of some our our hikes around the world…

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Creemore Nature Preserve

Known locally as “The Mingay,” after the family who originally owned and donated the land in 1987, the Creemore Nature Preserve is an important part of the local community as this area was long inhabited by both Indigenous peoples…

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Duncan Caves Trail

The Duncan Caves Trail is a 12.4 kilometre moderately trafficked loop trail located between Ravenna and Kimberly that features a waterfall, Mills Creek and Metcalfe Rock and is rated as is a moderate hiking trail. For our visits, we…

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Pretty River Provincial Park

Pretty River Valley Provincial Park is located along the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment. It is open for day-use and is a non-operating park, so besides offering a few trails for hiking and mountain biking, there are no…

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Silent Valley Nature Reserve

Silent Valley Trail is a 5.5 kilometre moderately trafficked loop trail located near Chatsworth, Ontario, that offers wonderfully scenic views and is good for all skill levels. Tucked between the gentle slopes of a long-vanished glacial landscape and the…

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The Crack Trail, Kilarney

The Crack is Killarney’s premier hiking trail, showcasing the area’s 1.8 billion year old La Cloche Mountain Range of white quartzite and offers an amazing view of the inland lakes. The mountains are believed to have once been higher than…

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Chikanishing Trail

The Chikanishing Trail Chikanishing Trail is a lovely hike that provides you with beautiful high views over Chikanishing Creek, Georgian Bay, several small local islands and the gorgeous granite shoreline. It is a three kilometre hike that meanders across…

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Old Baldy

The Old Baldy Trail is a 4.3 kilometre out and back trail located near the Village of Kimberley with some spectacular scenic views. Getting there, however, requires a drive up a very twisty dirt road. Once you are settled…

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Inglis Falls

This is a nice trail to take from Harrison Park to Inglis Falls. There is a great parking lot available in Harrison Park and if you are so inclined, before you enter the Inglis Falls Trail, you can scoot…

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Tobermory

This post spans almost 9 years of hiking around Tobermory on The Bruce Trail and showcases a bit of every season. Tobermory is located at the top of the Bruce Peninsula and offers visitors fresh, clean air, gorgeous scenery,…

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Boyd Crevices

We drove right by the entrance (twice) the first time we went looking. To find the trail, you have to locate the small white sign, three kilometres down Concession 10 from Highway 26. It’s no larger than 12″ x…