We recently returned from a four-night, five-day canoe trip with a group of friends. Some days were slow and challenging. Others delivered the kind of moments that stay with you long after the gear is packed away—a perfect rainbow stretching across the lake while loons call and a … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Active Adventures are Good for You
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Paddling Alberta: Exploring the Lakeland Canoe Circuit
A canoe trip doesn't need to be perfect to become memorable. Take the Lakeland Canoe Circuit, for example. Four hours into a 1.6-kilometre portage, after hauling canoes over eight fallen trees, slogging through muddy trail sections, and carrying gear back and forth more times … [Read more...] about Paddling Alberta: Exploring the Lakeland Canoe Circuit
Visiting Petroglyphs Provincial Park: Messages in Stone
Hidden within a forest on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield, there is a sacred landscape known as Kinoomaagewaapkong—the Teaching Rocks. Yes, one of Ontario's most remarkable cultural sites lies just 45 minutes northeast of Peterborough. Visiting Petroglyphs Provincial … [Read more...] about Visiting Petroglyphs Provincial Park: Messages in Stone
Peterborough, Canoes and More: A Dip into the Past
Peterborough is synonymous with canoes in my mind—but there’s so much more to discover in this vibrant city along the Trent-Severn Waterway. From historic lift locks and charming heritage homes to paddling adventures and bustling farmers’ markets, it offers the perfect … [Read more...] about Peterborough, Canoes and More: A Dip into the Past
First-Time Visit to the Canadian Canoe Museum
Peterborough’s canoe museum is more than a collection of boats—it’s a place where Canadian history unfolds, one paddle stroke at a time. If you’re travelling Ontario by RV or planning a cultural stop with depth, this is one destination worth slowing down … [Read more...] about First-Time Visit to the Canadian Canoe Museum