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Guess Who’s Celebrating 125 Years?
Guess Who’s Celebrating 125 Years? by Andrew Hind with Laura Kennedy If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that we live in times where little is certain or can be taken for granted. That’s why the achievement of a milestone anniversary seems even more special in this period of change. Something that has […]
It’s Wild Leek Season
It’s Wild Leek Season What is it About Wild Leeks that Makes People so Crazy for Them? It’s wild leek season in Muskoka (finally!) which means spring has arrived as wild leeks (also referred to as ramps, wild garlic, wood leeks or spring onions) are one of the first vegetables of springtime. Usually available from […]
Why Leaves Change Colour
We all talk about how spectacular the fall colours are, where to go for best viewing, take a thousand photos and it’s onto the next thing – but did you ever think about why the leaves actually change colour? Nature’s pretty cool when you think about it. All the life cycles it goes through throughout […]
No Experience Required: Visiting Algonquin Park 101
No Experience Required: Visiting Algonquin Park 101 Think you have to be a wilderness expert to get out and explore one of Canada’s most iconic parks? Yah not so much. With the Fall season almost here, Algonquin Park offers some of the most remarkable Fall colour experiences in the country, and just because you haven’t […]
What is it About Wild Leeks that Makes People so Crazy for Them?
It’s Wild Leek Season What is it About Wild Leeks that Makes People so Crazy for Them? It’s wild leek season in Muskoka (finally!) which means spring has arrived as wild leeks (also referred to as ramps, wild garlic, wood leeks or spring onions) are one of the first vegetables of springtime. Usually available from […]
Artists Find Inspiration in Algonquin Park
Artists Share the Artistic Side of Algonquin Park If there was ever a time to visit Algonquin Provincial Park, this is the year! Why you may ask? Because this year, Canada’s oldest provincial park is turning 125. Algonquin Park is wilderness paradise, and many travel far and wide to explore its natural beauty. But Algonquin […]
Here’s How to ‘Hygge’ This Fall
How Will You Hygge This Year? Last year hygge took the social world by storm – everyone was all about it, how best to hygge, why you should hygge and where you should hygge. Now that fall has arrived and cooler temps are back in the air, it’s time to bring hygge back (because it […]
Wilderness By Day, Pampered At Night
Shawn James Shares the Perfect Way to Experience Algonquin Park “Here, we found the perfect compromise between my fondness for wilderness adventure and my wife’s preference for luxury getaways.” We were thrilled to see Deerhurst Resort featured in Shawn James’ recent article ‘Wilderness By Day, Pampered At Night‘ on NorthernOntarioCanada.travel, the official travel and adventure magazine […]
Canadian Canoe Culture
Canadian Canoe Culture #PaddleON The canoe is one of the seven wonders of Canada. It stands for everything Canadian. Without the canoe, there would be no Canada. “To put a paddle in the water is to feel the quiet power and possibility of Canada’s past, its present and its future. To paddle is to plug […]
What the Heck is a Fiddlehead?
It’s Fiddlehead Season in Muskoka – But What the Heck are They? It’s a short season for fiddleheads in Muskoka, as these wild ferns spring up – and disappear – quickly. But they are totally worth making the effort to catch them while you can. Usually available from late April into early May, fiddleheads are […]