8 Pieces of Winter Hiking Gear Canadian Trails Demand
Start with insulated, waterproof boots, thermal layers, a waterproof jacket, gloves, and a warm hat.
Start with insulated, waterproof boots, thermal layers, a waterproof jacket, gloves, and a warm hat.
Make yourself appear large, speak in a calm but firm voice, and back away slowly without turning your back. Never run.
Kouchibouguac National Park stretches along 25 kilometres of New Brunswick’s eastern coastline, offering an uncommonly diverse all-season playground where barrier islands, salt marshes, and Acadian forest meet the Northumberland Strait. The park delivers what most visitors are planning for: accessible camping (from oTENTik glamping to fully-serviced RV sites), warm-water beaches that rival any in Atlantic Canada, and wildlife encounters ranging from harbour seals hauled out on sandbars to piping plovers nesting in protected dunes. Unlike the rugged, inland terrain of many …
Securing a campsite at Bruce Peninsula National Park requires advance booking through the official Reservation Service online or by calling 1-877-737-3783 or 1-519-826-5391. Reservations open in January each year at 8 am local park time, and because this rugged limestone peninsula attracts thousands of campers eager to explore the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay and hike the iconic Grotto trail, sites book up within hours of the launch.
There’s no walk-up camping here. Parks Canada made reservations mandatory to protect the fragile ecosystem and manage visitor numbers, so your trip planning starts months before you arrive. …