| Ontario is centrally located in Canada and has
played a significant role in its history and development. Ontario's
lands and water ways have been managed well, given its population and
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translates into ample nature and outdoor adventure opportunities which
the province is eager to support, as
is evident by the fact that the province has set aside over twelve
percent of the the land mass as parks or conservation areas.
Parks and Managed Lands Outdoor
Articles and Features
Out-There covers a wide variety of human powered
locomotion all over Ontario. Have a look at our parks
and articles section for an introduction.
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| Next to
hockey, it seems that the people of Ontario like canoeing better than
any other sport. When you discover the number of exceptional canoe
routes (there are almost 100,000km of paddling routes) and paddling
areas around the province, you'll understand why. |
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| While most everybody has heard of Algonquin, some
lesser known areas threaten to surpass the park as a canoeing
destination. Quetico, Woodland Caribou and Lady Evelyn are the new
contenders and certainly, if you want to avoid the crowds, one of these
is a good bet for a great wilderness experience. |
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| While
Ontario is world renowned for its canoeing, don't overlook the wealth
of other possibilities. Sea kayaking the Great Lakes rivals the best
that the world's oceans can offer (without the tides and salt of
course), as anyone who has paddled Huron or Superior will attest. |
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| The blue green waters of Georgian Bay Islands
National Park are as enticing as those of Bermuda but without that
overwhelming feeling of being a tourist. A little further afield you
can paddle through the islands at the shores of Killarney or, if you
really want something wild, try the waters of Lake Superior along the
shores of Superior Provincial or Pukaskwa National Parks. |
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| Climbing
in Ontario provides some great and often undeveloped rock (read no
crowds), in particular the area north of Superior and, to a lesser
extent, some crags along the Niagara escarpment. Lions Head doesn't
qualify in the undeveloped category but it sure doesn't lack in
variety. Besides the seemingly endless climbing routes, this area is
scenically spectacular and has innumerable other activities to keep you
busy. |
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| Mountain
bikers may seem a neglected lot in this province where the mountains
are often referred to as hills - don't be fooled. Ontario has great
biking and lots of it. Some of our favorites trails are in an area
north east of Toronto, the Haliburton Highlands. You'll also enjoy the
Barrie/Muskoka area and even, surprisingly, Algonquin Park which has a
wilderness rail trail and a really good intermediate trail in the
Minnising.
Ontario has traditionally been a great supporter of
hiking and backpacking, which is apparent by the number of hiking
trails, particularly extended ones, throughout the province. These
includes the Bruce, Ganaraska, Voyageur, La Cloche Silhoutte, Abes and
Essens trails just to name a few. With over three hundred Provincial
(and many more planned) and National Parks, the number of hiking
possibilities is almost endless.
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Visiting from
outside Ontario
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Visiting from outside
Canada:
Depending on your country of origin you may have little to understand
or adapt to when you visit Canada. On the other hand many of Canada's
customs, its commerce and cultural may be very new to you. We have put
together a list of helpful information to assist you in your planning
and after you've reached your destination.
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