Bonjour! I'm Marie...
... your friendly French-Canadian adventurer, currently calling Ontario, home sweet home. Armed with my trusty camera, I'm on a quest to capture the wonders of the world through nature and adventure photography. Who needs a sidekick when you've got wanderlust and a camera?
My mission? To show fellow adventurers, especially my fellow ladies, that solo travel isn't just possible – it's downright exhilarating!
So, buckle up and join me on this wild ride as I navigate the globe one solo adventure at a time. Because let's face it, waiting around for someone else's schedule is so last season.
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Not every hike needs to be a 6-hour commitment. Sometimes you just want a great view without hiking all day, and Ontario actually has quite a few trails that deliver.
Here are 5 short hikes with seriously good payoffs:
• Barron Canyon - Algonquin Provincial Park
• Eagle’s Nest Lookout - Calabogie
• Old Baldy - Beaver Valley
• Big Bend Lookout - Arrowhead Provincial Park
• Landon Bay Lookout - Thousand Islands
Some of these take a bit of effort (looking at you, Eagle’s Nest), and others are basically a short walk from the parking lot. But all of them give you the kind of view that makes say “okay, that was worth it.”
Send this to the friend who always says they want to hike… but not too much.
And tell me, which one would you try first? 👇
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Spring hiking in Ontario comes with one major downside: Mud.
And not the cute little puddle kind. The lose-a-boot, ruin-your-shoes, why-did-I-do-this kind.
So if you still want to get outside in March without sacrificing your socks, these boardwalk trails are the move.
They let you explore wetlands, forests, and marshes without sinking into the trail every five minutes.
A few of my favourites on this list:
• Mer Bleue Bog near Ottawa
• Spruce Bog in Algonquin
• Whitefish Island in Sault Ste Marie
• The Riverside Trail in Pinery
But there are 10 across Ontario in this post that will keep your feet dry during muddy season.
Save this for your next spring hike, your boots will thank you.
And tell me: Which one should I add to my list next? 👇
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These are 3 Ontario getaways you can do right now in March, and they all have completely different vibes.
🚂 Train-themed weekend
Stay in an old train station at Clarendon Station, right on the historic K&P Trail, the railway that once linked Kingston to Pembroke. Then head to Sharbot Lake for a drink at Kick & Push Brewing, which also leans into the train theme.
🏙 A city escape to Belleville
March is actually a great time for a fun little city getaway, and I’m willing to bet a lot of you still haven’t visited Belleville yet. Stay at Loft on St Paul, grab a coffee at Benji’s Coffee Bar, and go for perogies at Kafana.
🔥 One last cozy winter stay
Before winter disappears, book one last cozy cabin getaway. My pick in March would be the domes at Birchwood Luxury Camping. No plans, just a good book and a hot tub.
Three completely different vibes. Three great weekends you can book right now.
Save this for your next Ontario getaway 💛
And tell me, which one would you pick? 👇
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If we’re going to Prince Edward County… we’re eating well.
And after years of going back (and writing my most-read blog post ever on where to eat in PEC 👀), these are the spots I actually recommend.
The places I’d bring my friends.
The ones I’d book again.
The ones that are worth planning around.
It’s a mix of coffee shops, wineries, breweries, proper dinner spots, but every single one delivers.
If you’re planning a County weekend, don’t just go where everyone goes. Go somewhere that’s actually good.
Save this for your next PEC trip 💛
And tell me, what’s your go-to in the County? I’m always adding to my list 👇
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This is still Ontario. And yes, it actually looks like this.
If you think you need a plane ticket for views like these… you probably just haven’t climbed high enough.
Here are 6 Ontario lookouts that feel unreal:
• The Crack - Killarney Provincial Park
• Barron Canyon - Algonquin Provincial Park
• Rock Dunder - near Kingston
• Top of the Giant - Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
• Eagle’s Nest - Calabogie
• Lion’s Head - Bruce Peninsula
Some are full-day hikes. Some are under 2 hours. All of them are worth the effort.
Save this for when you want a view that makes you question how this is the same province 👀
Which one are you tackling first? 👇
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