Winter fat biking: the gear you need and the trails to find
Fat biking has hit the main stream, and The Great Waterway is the place to get in on the action. Trails between Trenton and Cornwall are waiting to be explored! Photo: Sean Scally In the spring, summer...
View Article10 Things to Do in February
Pack the skates and head to Market Square — Kingston’s Feb Fest is back from February 4 – 7. (photo: The Great Waterway) It’s winter festivals season, and there’s no shortage of them on this month’s...
View ArticleWinter camping 101: how to sleep under the stars in The Great Waterway
When you’re winter camping in Frontenac Provincial Park, you never know who will stop to visit your campsite. Photo: Chad Lambert Chad Lambert admits he gets strange looks when he tells people he is...
View ArticleCure your winter blues with a snowshoe or skiing escape to The Great Waterway
Winter was slow to arrive in The Great Waterway, with no snowfall between Cornwall and Trenton until the final days of 2015. Each time I took my road bike out of my garage for a spin in late December,...
View Article10 Things to Do in January
Celebrate basketball’s 125th birthday at Queen’s University on January 3. (photo: Automotive Rhythms/Flickr) Ah, January, when those New Year’s resolutions seem so doable. They rarely are, of course;...
View ArticleShopping and a hike in Westport
“Look!” my son points out, “I can see where we just were! I can see the bridge we walked over.” We have just made it to the top of the mountain, and the view stretched out below us is beautiful. We...
View Article10 Things to Do in December
Olympic Gold Medalists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will be in Kingston on December 5 for the Holiday Festival on Ice. (photo: Queen Yuma/Flickr) As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the...
View Article10 Things to Do in November
Catch the official plugging-in ceremony for Napanee’s Big Bright Light Show on November 13. (photo: Napanee BIA) With fewer daylight hours and more cloudy days than most months, November never seems to...
View ArticleHow do ya like them Apples?
“Google” the word apple. The first few hits that come up are about computers, not the quintessential autumn fruit that is said to keep the doctor away if you eat one a day. I think of an apple, and am...
View ArticleWagon Rides, Corn & Pumpkins, Oh My!!!
Fruition Berry Farm (Michelle McShane) I look up, straight up to see the blue sky, and try to get my bearings. I turn a corner, and catch a glimpse of my 5 year old niece slipping around the corner. I...
View ArticleFall hiking: the best routes to explore The Great Waterway on foot
Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary. (Jennifer Pinarski) Hiking is a great way to spend a day outside and enjoying nature in all its splendor. Since moving to The Great Waterway, it’s hands down (or...
View Article10 Things to Do in October
Upper Canada Village’s award-winning Pumpkinferno returns for its fourth year this month. (photo: Rob Stimpson Photography) You’ll find three common themes in my “10 things” list this month: the...
View ArticleExploring the Rideau Heritage Route by Kayak and Bicycle
By Leigh McAdam If you’re a fan of unique adventures then you’ll love exploring the 202 kilometre Rideau Heritage Route by kayak or bicycle. Running between Ottawa and Kingston through a number of...
View Article5 Family Day Trips to Take this Fall
Autumn has arrived in The Great Waterway, and brings with it brilliantly coloured leaves, refreshingly crisp temperatures and a slower pace that invites you to savour the shorter days. This is our...
View ArticleCozy Family Camping in the Parks of the St. Lawrence
Sunsets along the Long Sault Parkway are a beautiful highlight of any camping trip to the Parks of the St. Lawrence. (Jennifer Pinarski) It has been more than decade since I last slept under the stars....
View ArticleExploring the 1000 Islands by Kayak
As a nature and wildlife lover, kayaking around the 1000 Islands region was a truly remarkable experience. It’s a more personal way of traveling through the archipelago, with the opportunity to slowly...
View ArticleAn Invigorating Experience: Stand Up Paddleboarding in Kingston
My balance was shaky. Even still, I paddled forward in a kneeling position. Taking a deep breath, I lifted one foot onto my board and then the next. A little rush of excitement surged through my body....
View ArticleFall is for families at Upper Canada Village
September and October are magical months throughout The Great Waterway. The leaves lose their green luster and turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red and the mornings have that special...
View Article10 Things to Do in September
Fort Henry’s last Sunset Ceremony of the year is on September 2, 2015, at 8 pm — don’t miss it! (The Great Waterway) What are you in the mood for this month? A fall fair, an intimate concert, a food...
View ArticleBest Of: Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County is Ontario’s fourth and newest Designated Viticultural Area. That deserves a toast, no? (The Great Waterway) Growing up in Prince Edward County, I always knew I was living in an...
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