Ontario Outdoors: Featured Videos
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Places to Go: About Ontario Outdoors
The beautiful northernlights are only one aspect of the beautiful Ontario outdoors world you can explore when you get to one of Canada's larger provinces and the seat of the Canadian government, culture, and food! The wilderness, scenery and wildlife of Ontario is a huge reason why people come again and again to the mid eastern province. What kind of outdoors, recreational activities in Ontario can you enjoy?
Spring Fun
It's spring! The leaves are out, the snow is gone, the animals have babies all over Ontario. What could you be doing to ring in a new cycle of life?
Camping
The Ontario lakes provide a gorgeous backdrop for memorable camping trips. There are hundreds of camping sites situated in dozens and dozens of Ontario parks alongside dozens of lakes. Camping in Ontario will let you experience lakeside fishing, woodland animal life, and the beauty of clear crisp night skies and dramatic sunrises. The best time of year is spring or fall (when there aren't so many black flies!), but summer is of course popular too since you can go swimming, hiking, and nature walks with ease.
Fishing
Thousands of lakes means thousands of places to go fishing. Check out Ontario trout lake sites all over the province. Get up bright and early in the morning, set sail in an idyllic lake, catch your fish, eat it up and watch the sun set over the
waters.
Summer Fun! It's summer and time to hit the beach!
Lake Ontario
Ontario deserves a special mention here. Where is Lake Ontario and why should you care? Lake Ontario is right in the middle of southern Ontario; sites such as Toronto and Niagara-on-the-lake (wineries galore here!) lie right on the edge. Lake Ontario is a great beach to go fishing, swimming, diving, boating or just plain old tanning under the hot Ontario sun.
Image Source: http://www.ontariopikefishing.ca/sscimages/fish/pike/IMG_3271_1.jpg
Fall Fun
The Autumn days are warm and bursting with color and the nights are crisp and clear. It's the perfect time to sip some unique and delicious wine and go for tours in the orchards.
Eat and Drink
Tour one of dozens of wineries in Ontario wine country and sip a glass of red, white or rare ice wine at a local bed and breakfast. But if the harvest of vine isn't interesting to you, check out apple orchards and farmer's markets all over the province. Try local food, eat a fresh apple (you can almost taste that crisp fruit and juice, can't you?) and round it off with a lakeside camping trip and a good fire, surrounded by an explosion of autumn colors.
Winter Fun
Ontario may get wicked cold in the winter, but that just means more time to hit the snow and the ice!
Dog Sledding
Dog sledding is huge in Ontario. There are entire resorts based around the idea of going for a dog run, dog sledding and generally enjoying a combination of well trained and loveable animals and the cold, clear skies and blue snow shadows. Couples resorts, family resorts and singles resorts for a range of experience levels are all available with this recreational activity in Ontario.
Alpine Skiing
There are tons of skiing opportunities in Ontario for beginners, Alpine and Nordic skiing. Check out numerous resorts such as Alpine in Blue Mountain, Caledon Ski Club in Caledon Ontario, or Chicopee in Kichener. Skiing is made even more dramatic in the stark beauty of Ontario overlooking one or two of the many lakes or rivers of Ontario.
So, whatever you enjoy doing in the Ontario outdoors, you can find it! A host of recreational activities and great family time awaits in Ontario!
Lakes, Rivers and The Great Outdoor in Ontario
 I recently discovered my photos showing up on a Facebook page promoting a local Muskoka magazine. How I ended up on that Facebook page is another story. They opted about 3500 people into their group without anyones knowledge or permission, very surreptitious. Anyhow, I am honored that people like my photos and share them with friends however in this case I noticed something rather peculiar. The watermarks I normally use to promote this blog were missing and replaced with someone else’s name. That’s odd I thought and started thinking maybe someone took a similar photo but as I continued to search... Read more... |
 I’m not particularly adept at identifying birds however I would hazard to guess that this little guy is some sort of Sparrow? (Update it is a Pine Siskin – thanks Ellen) He ( I’m assuming it’s a he) spent the entire weekend pecking, drooling, fluttering and doing the mambo in our windows proudly admiring his pulchritudinous reflection. After a few hours this little routine became annoying so what to do but shoot him .. with a camera that is.
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 I went for a little adventure up to High Falls near Bracebridge hoping the water would be rushing over like a mini Niagara. High Falls is fed by the north branch of the Muskoka River and is one of the steepest falls in Ontario. The area is actually a park with washrooms, picnic tables and BBQ’s setup. The gates were closed when I arrived so I had to perform some rudimentary ninja navigation techniques to get in, Shush! Here is a Map
FYI – There are quite a few other falls around Muskoka that I have been to including; Bala Falls,... Read more... |
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Package includes 18 holes of Golf at the superb Brockville Country Club and one ticket for any arts centre summer series show.
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The eighteen hole course is beautifully designed amongst hilly terrain, numerous ponds and abundant trees and gardens. Par 72 and over 6300 yards from the blue tees, it features beautiful tree-lined and lush fairways, fast and tricky greens, spectacular elevation changes and challenging water hazards and bunkers on a number of different holes. Golfers can enjoy a stimulating round and the tranquil beauty of one of the finest golf courses in Eastern Ontario.
There are four sets of tees providing a challenge for the better golfer while at the same time making the course playable for the novice. Many fine amenties... Read more... |
 I’m constantly looking around for something to take photos of. I think its part of having a blog, the love of photography and being in a great place like Muskoka. Heck, we all drive by roads everyday and have no idea whats down them, right? I mean who has time for that? It appears I do, well at least when I’m in Muskoka searching out the next scene. I was cruising down Judd Haven Rd just as the sun was rising and I noticed a road called Bluff Rd. Little did I know there was a public access dock at... Read more... |
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A short and very dreamy little ditty by a Canadian group called Dala. There is some great historic video taken on the shores of Georgian Bay around the Honey Harbor area.
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 I headed out in the early morning determined to get a photo of this cool boathouse that I knew about on Lake Rosseau. I was aware there were a few cottages around the bay and was very careful not to disturb anyone. Who wants to see and hear the boathouse papparzi while awakening to fresh morning coffee.
I discovered that this is the original site of the Thorel House Hotel. Details are sketchy however I did find someone that passed me an old photo from years gone by. (see below) When I took this shot I was standing just to the... Read more... |
This year, we anticipate the arrival of 25 majestic hot air balloons. In addition to our extensive balloon roster, we have also added an impressive list of musical groups that will perform on our stage. Whether you plan on experiencing life above the Seaway Valley in a hot air balloon or feel more comfortable tapping your toes to our entertainment package, we are confident that you will find something to suit every taste!
Kinsmen Cornwall Lift-Off is a not-for-profit organization that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, consisting of 20 community leaders. This group and many other volunteers donate... Read more... |
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WELCOME TO ALL SNOWMOBILERS!
District One, of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs offers you a fabulous winter playground with over 3900 km of groomed OFSC snowmobile trails. These winter trails wind their way through enchanting landscapes of snow-covered forests, open farmland and the rolling hills of the Canadian Shield. Trailside services are always available on the various circle tours.
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The Quinte Ice Fishing Team is a team of guides on the Bay of Quinte who are determined hardwater walleye fanatics. We specialize in utilizing modern ice fishing technology to help our clients locate and catch the trophy walleye that the Bay of Quinte is famous for. We are your Bay of Quinte hardwater walleye specialists. Our day begins in the dark with our guides there to teach and assist you for the full day. Be it trophy hunting for that chance at a personal best, or catching a large number of fish, we listen to our clients and strive... Read more... |
Strategically located at the mouth of Gray’s Creek in Cornwall’s east end, the marina provides easy access to the popular boating and fishing grounds of the St. Lawrence River. The marina basin provides 110 open slips for day and seasonal boaters. Support facilities include a launching ramp, service building that sells gas, oil and other marine sundries. Adjacent to the marina you will find Gray’s Creek Conservation Area with trails and picnic tables. The marina parking area also provides an excellent access point to the St. Lawrence Recreational Path network. Read more... |