Ontario has a wide range of attractive activities for backpackers, which include sporting activities such as hiking and canoeing that give visitors the chance to experience the beauty of The Thousand Islands. Let’s take a look at the best activities to combine with a backpacking trip to the Canadian province of Ontario.
Hiking trails
Ontario offers a wealth of hiking trails that allow you to enjoy the stunning flora and fauna of the state. Hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of nature, which the hiker and author Nicola Ross have spoken about here. While the White Bear Forest Old Growth Trail in Finlayson Point Provincial Park covers a total distance of 20 kilometers and takes up to eight hours to complete, it is rated as a suitable hiking trail for beginners and intermediate hikers. The route takes hikers through red and white pine forests and provides a viewing platform with breathtaking views of the provincial park.
This compares with difficult hikes such as the La Cloche Silhouette Trail in Killarney Provincial Park with a total distance of 100 kilometers and which takes around ten days to complete. The trail will take you along lakes, hills, and forests, providing the perfect opportunity to combine the hike with camping.
By using the Parks Canada National app, which is compatible with iOS, you can plan the entire itinerary of your trip in Ontario with interactive maps connected to the Parks Canada website.
Such apps make life more convenient for travelers and it is also possible to download hiking trail maps, which means hikers can always stay on track. This app and the digitized maps take advantage of modern technology to simplify the hiking experience. In the same way, audiobook apps such as Audible provide convenience to modern life as users can listen to their favorite books while running or hiking. Modern technology has also created benefits for customers in the iGaming industry. It is now possible to play a wide range of online casino games in Ontario. Information is available at the following source with details about the online casinos and bonuses on offer to new players. Advances in technology have helped make playing online casinos, as is the case for online guides and audiobooks, more convenient to players.
Canoe and Kayak Routes
If you are feeling particularly adventurous there is also the opportunity to test your skills on the numerous canoe and kayak routes in Ontario. The Hunter’s Island loop takes you around Quetico Provincial Park, but it is not for the faint-hearted. The route covers approximately 200 miles and takes around 12 days to navigate. Fortunately, there are also canoe routes that are perfect for beginners while still providing visitors with plenty of opportunities to view wildlife in the form of moose and bears. The Algonquin Provincial Park offers the best of both worlds, the park contains thousands of lakes to try out canoeing and also provides visitors with views of maple hills, rocky ridges, and forests.
There is so much to see and do in Ontario and there is something for every backpacker, from the absolute beginner to the hiking or canoeing expert. Hopefully, this guide will have given you some food for thought with examples of how to go on an adventure in this beautiful state. By using the Parks Canada National app you can plan your next trip to Ontario in advance and save valuable time.
