After leaving our beautiful pebble beach, we drove the short distance to Point Petre Wildlife Conservation Area. There weren't really any signs to point us to the beach. We left the car at the end of a muddy dirt road and walked to where the we thought the beach may be. It was there, and unlike … Continue reading Prince Edward County – Point Petre Wildlife Conservation Area
Our moving day is fast approaching. We decided to take a break from packing and go on a short trip to Prince Edward County Long Point Road Beach. What we really needed was a distraction since we can't wait for to move to our new house, new town, and new life! Little did we know … Continue reading Prince Edward County – Long Point
Glen Rock Conservation Area is located near Arkona, Ontario and is owned by the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority. It is situated in a transitional zone between the Carolinian forest zone to the south , and the Great Lakes zone to the north. It is home to a large diversity of species that represent both zones. … Continue reading Glen Rock Conservation Area
We're back in our happy place, the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. You may remember our stay in Inverhuron Provincial Park last fall. We are for a one night stay. Despite the shortage of available campsites, we were able to snag a great site by the water. A path leads from the campsite directly to … Continue reading Our Happy Place and the Phantom Piper Explained
We left Vanastra and drove the 5 km to Clinton, a small community in Central Huron County. Established in 1832, Clinton is not Bill Clinton's namesake, but rather Sir Henry Clinton's, a Napoleonic was hero. There will be a Bill Clinton connection later though. When you are driving into Clinton from the south, you immediately … Continue reading Clinton to Blyth
Bayfield, Ontario is another one in a string of beautiful small communities along the Canadian side of Lake Huron. In our opinion, it is also a contender for the title of the prettiest little town in Canada, but it's technically a village. The charming streets are lined with larger trees quaint shops, restaurants, and hotels … Continue reading Bayfield
After admiring the shoreline and town centre we went hiking. There are a few trail options once you cross the Menesetung Bridge that spans across the Maitland River. The Maitland River The Maitland River, also known as Menesetung river runs 150 kilometres (93 miles) before it empties into Lake Huron. You can see the salt … Continue reading Hiking in the Goderich Area
A few years back, Goderich was labeled as Canada's prettiest little town. There were good reasons behind this announcement. The beautiful shoreline, the imposing ridge dotted with charming parks and gardens, the gorgeous sunsets over Lake Huron, the historic buildings and town square, and the beautiful trails through forested hills, all amalgamate to form a … Continue reading Goderich — Along The Shore
Campsites will be hard to come by this summer. The booking system for provincial parks is open, and available campsites are disappearing before our eyes. As many Ontarians realize that camping is a safer vacation alternative during a pandemic, demand may exceed the supply. Below are 17 Ways to Find a Campsite in Ontario. In … Continue reading 17 Ways to Find a Campsite in Ontario
We didn't think this day will come. For the first time we were compelled to leave a negative review for a campground. Sadly, it was a Canadian campground in our home province, Ontario. We arrived at Falls Reserve Conservation Area on a late Tuesday afternoon after making reservations online for one night. There was no … Continue reading Falls Reserve Conservation Area