A shuttle service will now run between a large parking area just outside Dundas and Spencer Gorge/Webster Falls Conservation Area, for visitors to access this popular conservation area on weekends and holidays from Saturday, May 13 to Sunday, October 29, 2017. Spencer Gorge/Webster Falls mapAll waterfall parking for Spencer Gorge/Webster Falls...

Written by R.Brown - a runner, sports writer and owner of Runabees.comThe ongoing debate about which is better - hiking or running does not seem to have one right answer. The truth is, both activities are enjoyable, and have their benefits for your wellbeing, fitness level and are excellent forms of...

UPDATE: The registration problem has been repaired and all is working (except for facebook registration at the moment.) 85% of social media registrations on this site are through Google (gmail) with only 4% by Facebook.In addition, a separate Register button now appears beside the blue login button to make setting up...

-How to take great travel photos on your phone by Amy Whitley - a blogger, editor, writer, and outdoors expert who lives in Southern Oregon. Source: eReplacementParts.com

New to Hiking? Join the Toronto Bruce Trail Club's Spring 2017 Hiker Initiation Program Register Now! For those who would like to know more about hiking the wonderfully scenic trails in Southern Ontario, the Toronto Bruce Trail Club is offering a Hiker Initiation Program (HIP) again this year. The program has...

Help the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail put the beautiful off road sections of the Trail on the map! This summer we will be working with Google loaned equipment to Street view the off road sections of the Trail. They are looking for volunteers who are able to walk off road sections...

Mount Dennis library, located at 1123 Weston Rd., will be offering a free talk on 'Walking for Wellness" presented by C.K Lung on Saturday April 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m. This informative one hour talk will cover the benefits of walking, proper walking posture, common injuries, walking equipment and explore the features of...

Come celebrate Canada 150 at the Urban Sugar Shack, a unique fundraising event that gives a modern spin to the beloved French-Canadian Sugar Shack and tree tapping tradition.This student charity event supports both the Humber Scholarship Fund and the Ernestine's Women's Shelter to allow for children there to have the opportunity...

What's Better For Hiking: Trail Running Shoes Or Hiking Bootsby Cara HaleyWhether you are a newbie or an experienced hiker, the question of finding the best shoes for hiking is an important issue and is often a topic of debate. So, what is the truth - is hiking in boots or...

Interested in wildlife, nature, and the outdoors and looking for something to do over the holidays? I highly recommend the wildlife photography display at the ROM in Toronto.Discover striking wildlife and captivating landscapes as Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world, returns...

Google Adsense has introduced a new policy that images cannot be placed beside a Google Adsense ad on a website if this results in a large ad above the fold on mobile. Ads on the site are an important way to help support this website. This policy has a great affect...

Once again on our second TorontoHiking hike, we were blessed with fantastic weather and a super-friendly and energetic group of hikers on Sat, October 15! We were a total of 27 members, although some had to drop out early due to other commitments. Along the way, we enjoyed lively chats and...

Tuesday October 18, 10 am - 9 pm at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.First 50 in will receive a gift bag. Join the gang for Craftsmanship demos with free food, drinks & music.Shop for outdoor clothing, technical outerwear & accessories in the brand new  Yorkdale store opening.See comment below for the big prize!

Province Pledges $450,000 to Fund Mississauga's Lakeview Waterfront Pier Revitalization ProjectToday, the Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance and MPP for Mississauga South, announced $450,000 in provincial funding for Lakeview's Western Pier, located on Mississauga’s southeastern shores. The funding will go towards environmental and structural studies which are prerequisites for preparing...

Hike L19 The Humber Valley Heritage Trail has always been one of my favourite hikes. But then about three years ago, it was decided that a new parkway was needed in the Bolton Area and the Emil Kolb Parkway was born. It sliced right across the HVHT just before waypoint (002)...

As August drew to a close, we received two comments from our readers. One talked about Hike L37F Elora Gorge Loop noting that once you get to (009)-The Hole in the Wall- there is no way to exit from the park due to major constructionn which blocks all pedestrian access. The...

About this blogThis blog will provide information about the group hikes we plan to offer on occasion. Look here for information about the hike, it's length, difficulty level and how to register for the hike.In addition, the blog can serve as a contact point for hikers who are looking for a...

The COMMUNITY section of the website was an experiment that has ended and the section has been removed from the site. This portion of the website had a very large overhead and I felt it was slowing down the loading of the site while providing little to the site. Most of...

The website will be unavailable for a period of time this evening beginning at midnight in order to undergo the move to an upgraded server. Hopefully this will add increased performance to the site and make access faster. The easiest way to increase site performance is to increase the amount of...

The Barkley Marathons is a 100 mile long run/hike up hills, through brambles, and even into a tunnel under a prison, searching for hidden checkpoints along the way. With unmarked trails and only a clue sheet and compass (no gps allowed) entrants have to navigate some of the toughest terrain in...