Ice Skating at Wildwood Conservation Area
Ice skating has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember being able to walk. As a Northern Ontario kid, surrounded by fresh water lakes,…
Category: Family Adventures
Hiking Along Medway Creek Trail in London
We recently ventured onto a popular hiking trail in London. The Medway Creek trail is a trail we’ve traveled many times before. However, our last visit was at the outset…
Outdoor Family Fun at Weldon Park in Arva
Not everyone loves the winter months. I remember moving from Northern Ontario to London and discovering that winters in this area are grey and gloomy. Gone were the bone chilling…
A Winter Hike at the Lucan Conservation Area
The word exciting has taken on a new definition this year. In a province-wide lockdown, the word exciting now conjures thoughts of remote forested hikes. We have to do what…
Fisherman’s Point Hike at Fanshawe Lake Trail
The Fanshawe Lake trail is one of our family’s favorite year round destinations. From long runs around the lake to lazy days fishing along the reservoir you will find something…
Hiking in London along the Thames River
We recently shared our adventure in Kains Woods, and today we’re featuring an adventurous hike along the Thames River in London (Ontario). Hiking in London has become our favorite covid-friendlt…
A December Hike in Kains Woods
Hiking is an excellent way to stay active and support your mental health. And I don’t need to cite studies to prove it. Simply get outside, find a trail and…
Skate Outdoors in London at Storybook Gardens
Winter is hiding. It’s out there somewhere. And it will eventually find us. Dreaming of camping does little to slow down its arrival. Regardless, we are grateful to have activities…
The Pinery Provincial Park and Our Camping Guide
The Pinery Provincial Park is home to breathtaking sunsets, a rare and fragile Oak savanna and over 10km of sandy beaches along Lake Huron. With year round camping, there’s no…
The Joys of R/C Cars for Kids and Adults
I still remember my childhood memories. Unpacking gifts on Christmas morning to discover that I had received an R/C car. I was overcome with sheer joy and excitement. In our…
The Pines: Mountain biking in Woodstock
Our family loves spending time outdoors. We find ourselves on bikes almost every day. So when the boys proposed an afternoon of mountain biking at the Pines in Woodstock, we…
A Moonlit Hike around Fanshawe Lake
The City of London is teeming with opportunities for outdoor adventure. Fanshawe Lake, on the outskirts of London, is a natural oasis. It plays a central role in most of…