Layer Up and Lean In: A Newcomer’s Guide to Winter in Cottage Country
There is no better way to understand Canada’s relationship with winter than showing up, layering up, and throwing yourself down a snow-covered main street on an inner tube.
Autumn’s Final Display: Welcome to The Golden Encore
When the red and orange leaves drop to the ground, a second forest display commences in the Great…
Ride the Fall Colours: Two Days of Twisties, Legendary Eats and Big Views North of Toronto
Blazing autumn colour, winding Canadian Shield roads, and not a traffic light in sight — fall motorcycle touring in the Great Canadian Wilderness is as good as it gets
The Best Rainy Weekend of My Summer: A Long Weekend on Beausoleil Island
I grew up in Muskoka. For a lot of people it's the peak summer destination. For me, it's…
The North Calls: A Camper’s Guide to Mikisew Provincial Park and the Almaguin Highlands
Nestled along the serene shores of Eagle Lake, Mikisew Provincial Park offers a quintessential Northern Ontario camping experience.…
Fall in Love With Parry Sound – The Heart of the Great Canadian Wilderness
Every fall Parry Sound truly comes alive and the region offers travellers the perfect blend of breathtaking fall colours, cultural richness, outdoor adventure, and small-town charm.
Fall Camping: Essential Bear Safety Tips for Autumn Adventures
Fall camping and hiking offer spectacular foliage and crisp air, but visitors must stay vigilant about black bears preparing for winter hibernation.
Guide to Cycling Adventures in Ontario’s Almaguin Highlands
Located just north of Muskoka, Ontario, the Almaguin Highlands offers a paradise for cyclists seeking both gravel and road biking opportunities. Featuring rolling hills, tranquil lakes, and quaint villages, the area provides a stunning backdrop for every cycling journey.
Muskoka is Having a Moment and it Seems Everyone is Talking About Us!
The lake-and-cottage landscapes of Ontario’s Great Canadian Wilderness have found a new international audience thanks in part to…
Shred, Eat, Repeat: The Perfect Mountain Bike Weekend in Muskoka & Parry Sound
Pure Canadian Shield singletrack, towering pines, and the kind of trail that makes you forget everything else, mountain biking in Muskoka and Parry Sound is Ontario riding at its very best.
Field to Fork: Discovering Loring-Restoule’s Farm Fresh Bounty
Explore Loring-Restoule’s farm-to-table treasures from award-winning maple syrup, fresh produce and fields of flowers.
Camping For Beginners: Discover The Most Canadian of Summer Adventures
With incredible provincial parks and welcoming family-run campgrounds, beginners have endless opportunities to connect with nature in the Great Canadian Wilderness.
Spring Moose Encounters North Of Toronto
It's the quintessential Canadian animal: huge, strong and yet mostly placid, gliding its way with surprising agility for…
Hiking We Will Go! Thousands of Kilometres of Trails to Explore North of Toronto
The Fire Tower Trail at Restoule Provincial Park is the must-do hike of the Loring-Restoule region —and one of many amazing places to hike in our region.
Frame the Thaw: Your Spring Photography Adventure Awaits
Spring in the Great Canadian Wilderness isn’t subtle – and neither are the photography opportunities.