This list is for all the people in Ottawa who love hiking with their furry friends! All the trails on this list are dog friendly during the warmer months- typically from April to early November.… Read More »Dog Friendly Hiking Trails Near Ottawa
I love a hike with a waterfall. I know most people probably HATE hikes with waterfalls, but not me! So here’s a list of all the hikes near Ottawa where you can stretch your legs… Read More »Hikes with Waterfalls near Ottawa
Gillies Grove in Arnprior is a short hike, but the sit spot by the river means you could happily spend hours there connecting with nature. Plus, Gillies Grove is home to the tallest tree in… Read More »Gillies Grove in Arnprior, ON
Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is a bit of a haul from Ottawa. But I knew they had some super long boardwalks over the marsh and so I had been wanting to check it out for… Read More »Cooper Marsh Conservation Area
Frontenac Provincial Park has some of the easiest backpacking trails within two hours of Ottawa. And also, MOST of the backpacking trails within two hours of Ottawa! If you’re a beginner backpacker, or just looking… Read More »Camping at Doe Lake in Frontenac Provincial Park (Sites 2A and 2B)
Last fall I visited parc régional du Poisson Blanc for the first time and fell in love with it almost immediately. I’m an absolute sucker for elevation gain and stunning views, and the trail we… Read More »The Desjardins Trail, a 10.35 km Hike in Parc Régional du Poisson Blanc
The Bilberry Creek Ravine is in the heart of Orleans. But once you walk far enough along the trails there, you honestly can feel like you’re completely immersed in the forest, which is really cool.… Read More »The Bilberry Creek Ravine Trails in Orleans
Every spring, the hills over on the Quebec side hold onto their snow just a little bit longer than the trails here in Ottawa. So this year in late March, I headed up to the… Read More »Parc Régional de la Forêt Bowman, a 4 km Hike
There’s something special about a campfire anytime of year, but maybe even more so in the winter. Warming up around a fire with some friends, food, and a warm drink to keep you cozy in… Read More »Fire Pits in Gatineau Park
For sneak peeks of our (almost!) weekly blog posts or just to chat, follow us over on Instagram! @adventurereport Trail 73 was, hands down, the most challenging snowshoe trail I’ve ever done in Gatineau Park.… Read More »Trail 73- A 12 km Snowshoe in Gatineau Park