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Sunny Day at Wilder Forest in Uxbridge

The first time in visiting Wilder Forest was so enjoyable, we took the time to visit again (see our first visit to Wilder Forest here). Wilder Forest is just under an hour drive from Toronto, to the north-east.

Being the first sunny and warm day of March, we wanted to revisit the forest!

The terrain of Wilder Forest features rolling hills and valleys, in which the trail weaves around and over. If you are looking for a good leg workout, head here!

This time we were able to visit the Lookout Point, not far from a trailhead entrance off the road. Here, you can enjoy views of Durham Region and Toronto.

Have you visited Wilder forest? Let us know in the comments!


Agawa Rock Pictographs at Lake Superior Provincial Park

Nature has a remarkable way of preserving history, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Agawa Pictographs in Lake Superior Provincial Park. Tucked away along the rugged shores of Lake Superior, these rock paintings offer a glimpse into the life of the Ojibwe. With red ochre (using a mix of iron oxide to produce…

Serpent River Park in Algoma

Serpent River Park is a captivating place to stop for a rest if you are exploring the Algoma region, and travelling between Sault Saint Marie and Sudbury in Ontario. Located roughly between the halfway point of these two cities, you can access the park on the south side of the Trans Canada Highway (Google Maps…

Scout Valley in Orillia

It’s official – we’ve moved to Orillia!  We weren’t loving the city life, and wanted to move somewhere closer to nature and outdoor activities. The traffic, commuting times, and lack of green space was getting to be exhausting. Aside from a few hiking spots within Mississauga, we found we had to drive outside of city…

Snowshoeing at Arrowhead Provincial Park

Arrowhead Provincial Park is owned and managed by Ontario Parks and is located just north of Huntsville, Ontario. Arrowhead is a beautiful and diverse park that offers a range of recreational activities for visitors both in the warmer and colder season, with activity equipment rentals available year-round.  Arrowhead is a popular winter destination, with several…

Claireville Conservation Area

The busy holiday season is done and over, and finally we have had the opportunity to slide back into our regular routine, and spend some time hiking and exploring. We had visited Claireville Conservation Area in October to see the leaves change colour, and being so close of a drive, visited again in January of…

Spruce Bog Boardwalk at Algonquin Provincial Park

Spruce Bog Boardwalk is a quick and easy hike along the Highway 60 corridor in Algonquin Provincial Park. The trail is 1.5 km and made up mostly of boardwalk, and is a leaisurley path with even terrain. We visited the trail on a Saturday in Late October in the early afternoon, and the parking lot…

4 comments

  1. Thank You for introducing me to such a gorgeous place. I have never heard of Uxbridge, but through your post can make out that it is a fascinating place to experience nature’s wintry beauty. Canada is so beautiful.

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