Welcome Visitors!
Welcome to the Great Canadian Wilderness – located just 2 hours north of Toronto or 4 hours west…
Beginner ATV Rides in the Great Canadian Wilderness
The Great Canadian Wilderness offer activities to enjoy – including backcountry fishing, paddling and even crown land camping. An ATV gives you the freedom to explore these activities.
South Algonquin: Explore the East Gate of Canada’s Oldest Provincial Park
While the popular West Gate is packed with visitors in fall looking to catch a glimpse of Algonquin's…
Explore Georgian Bay Like Never Before With Islander Adventure Tours of Parry Sound
Get closer than ever to the stunning waters and coastlines near Parry Sound, Ontario with Islander Adventure Tours from…
Six Cycling Routes for Six Riders in Ontario’s Cottage Country
The great Canadian wilderness north of Toronto offers a wonderful range of cycling routes featuring expansive vistas, rolling hills and a lake or river over your shoulder.
Algonquin Park West: A new way to discover Canada’s iconic park
Enter Canada’s iconic park through the Almaguin Highlands region of the Great Canadian Wilderness.
Museums and History Hotspots in Ontario’s Cottage Country
From the introduction of railway service that opened up homesteading and tourism, to the steamship era that created our resort destination…
Trails: Thousands of Kilometres to Explore
Ontario's cottage country is known and celebrated for its natural landscape, from the abundance of freshwater lakes and…
Table With a View: Patios in the Great Canadian Wilderness
Let's face it: given our recent slew of spectacular winters in Ontario, everyone wants to be outside in…
Where to Rent Watersports Equipment in Ontario’s Cottage Country
No need to own a boat or water skis to enjoy all Ontario's favourite summer destination has to…
Park It Right Here In the Great Canadian Wilderness: Provincial Parks Just North of Toronto
Explorers’ Edge is home to iconic national and provincial parks, some of which, in addition to being open year-round, host very cool events and activities (guided wolf howl in Algonquin Park anyone?).
Syrup Season in Cottage Country: Everything You Need to Know
Warmer days and cold nights mean maple syrup season has arrived in the great Canadian wilderness just north…
The Landscape Photographers and Painters of Ontario’s Cottage Country
The Explorers' Edge Arts Collective celebrates the talented landscape photographers and painters in our region. These folks have…
The ‘Eclectic’ Artists of Ontario’s Cottage Country
The Explorers' Edge Arts Collective celebrates the talented eclectic artists in our region. There are some very talented…