Category Archives: Hiking

A Complete Guide to Visiting The Grotto Tobermory (Updated April 2022)

The Grotto, Tobermory is one of the most popular scenic destinations in all of Ontario.... Read More →

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21 Best Hikes in Vancouver – Can’t Miss Vancouver Hiking Trails

After many always-too-short visits, I finally bit the bullet and moved to Vancouver. I’ve been... Read More →

17 Best Tofino Hiking Trails: A Hiker’s Guide to Tofino, Ucluelet and Pacific Rim National Park

Tofino is known for its world class surfing, but if riding waves isn’t your thing... Read More →

20 Best Hiking Movies, Backpacking Documentaries & Outdoor Films

If the best thing in the world is getting out into nature, the next best... Read More →

Complete Guide to Camping in Bruce Peninsula National Park

I’ve just returned from a wonderful camping trip in Bruce Peninsula National Park. I’d been... Read More →

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Hiking Clothing 101: What to Wear Hiking & Backpacking

One of the burning questions new hikers have is on what to wear when hiking.... Read More →

Hiking Blisters: How to Prevent and Treat Blisters when Hiking

One of the fastest ways to turn a great hike into a miserable one is... Read More →

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22 Tips for Hiking in the Rain: How to Stay Warm, Dry and Happy

I’m sure we’d all love to wave a magic wand and have excellent weather for... Read More →

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12 Best Day Hikes in South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand hiking is some of the best in the world, and this is especially... Read More →

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7 Awesome Day Hikes in Banff National Park

Okay, I know this is going to sound cliche, but I’m still not tired of... Read More →

Complete Guide to Hiking & Camping at McCrae Lake

Have you heard about the McCrae Lake Conservation Trail? McCrae Lake was the first place... Read More →

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21 Creative Gift Ideas for Hikers and Campers (2022)

Normally I don’t like gift guides (especially a backpacking gift guide) because a lot of... Read More →

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