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ONE TANK TRIPS: wonder ful w inter adventure s by jennifer merrick |
30 MODERN MISSISSAUGA | HOLIDAY 2020
photos by jennifer merrick
Getting out in nature in the winter requires considerably more effort and definitely more clothes. But not only do winter activities prove you are a true Canadian, they can also improve mental and physical well-being. Here are a few suggestions for some fun outside this winter:
THE BRUCE PENINSULA
Separating Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, the Bruce Peninsula receives the highest snowfall in Southern Ontario with an annual average of 2.5 to 3.5 metres over two months, so it’s well-loved by snowmobiling and snowshoeing enthusiasts. Historically, snowshoes were as important as the canoe as a means of transportation for First Nations in the area. Without them, there are times you’d sink down to your waist in snow. With them on, you can go virtually anywhere. An excellent option is the Bruce Trail, Ontario’s largest and oldest footpath. The section in this region that stretches from Wiarton to Tobermory is arguably the most scenic, with dramatic limestone cliffs and panoramic views. Taylor-Made B &B in Lion’s Head caters to Bruce hikers, and the owners are happy to make recommendations. Eco-Adventures offers guided snowshoeing tours in the region, including treks through Bruce Peninsula National Park in Tobermory to see its famous grotto. Or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh through a winter wonderland with Dual Acres. www.explorethebruce.com