This is one of my favourite hiking trails in Canada. I'm not a hardcore hiker, but enjoy a scenic…read moreeasy-to-moderate walk, and the Cup and Saucer trail provides that. There are 3 paths: the red one (5km; undulating; has easy paths and trickier portions where you have to navigate rocks and be on the keen lookout for the markers so you won't get lost), the adventure path (offroad; apparently hardcore), and the blue (10km; mostly flat but still gets you to the main lookouts). My wife and I chose the red path, which took around 2 hours to navigate. The trek itself was interesting (there were points where you had to use makeshift ladders and navigate huge boulders). But the highlight was easily the Eastpoint lookouts. In a word: amazing. You stand out on the cliffs, wind whipping you about, and look out and see the forests and lakes. If you come at the right time, it's like you own the whole mountain. A few tips: - Go during autumn. The hike is pretty but made doubly so when everything is on fire. - Make sure to inspect the different openings along the top. What looks like nothing turns into a spectacular view if you just brush aside a few branches/bushes. - Go earlier in the day or later in the afternoon. We went at around 10am and there was enough parking and only a few people on the trail. By the time we were heading back at around noon, there were sooooo many people. We heard 11-1 is the peak period. - Wear sturdy shoes. I don't have hiking boots but do have trail shoes and that helped. I think sneakers are doable (I went during a sunny day so the trail wasn't muddy) but definitely advise against sandals or shoes you don't want to get scuffed up. - If you're on the island, go! It's beautiful.

It's really nice and the hike is really nice but I don't like that you can't ride quads or…read moresnowmobiles on it that the only bad part about the cup & saucer trail so I do recommend it

We went camping at Bruce Peninsula Park in September, the week after Labour Day. The crowds were…read morenot horrible but I would expect the park to busier during summer months. The topography of Bruce is absolutely incredible, with its large cliffs and turquoise blue water. We did numerous hikes, all of which were well maintained. Will definitely be back!

This one is a hard one. If you rate it on beauty it's a definite five star. But the crowds, you…read moreall. It's terrible. And I was there in June before the real crowd begins. They just ruin it. It also depends on what you think a national park should be. As far as my opinion, it should be viewing beautiful sights and seeing animals. Serenity. This is not that. At all. If you think a national park should be a splash down water park, you're gonna love it. But you've got people walking the trails yelling at each other. You have people playing music loudly on the trails, as if they need their own personal theme song guiding them on their way. I even saw a Québécois stranger holding a dog in one hand, little child in another, walking in sandals at the Grotto on slick rock formations, jumping from one to the next. It was a disaster waiting to happen. It truly was an unpleasant experience. Look, the park tries to manage it. You have to reserve spots at both the Grotto and Halfway Log Dump. You have to pay a substantial fee to reserve as well. There are checkpoints going in like you're at Panmunjom on the Korean border. But it doesn't matter. There are still too many people. I think it is just too close to Toronto. My recommendation to anyone wanting a more peaceful national park experience would be to go to northern Ontario and visit Pukaskwa. Or even Lake Superior Provincial Park. They are both what I would want out of a park. I hate saying this, but I'd avoid the peninsula altogether.

This beautiful lookout gives you a great view of High Falls from multiple vantage points, including…read morea bridge at the top! The hike to the bridge is short but is a bit rocky at times so make sure to wear sneakers. Unfortunately there's a bunch of graffiti on the rocks that ruin some otherwise great views. It's worth a stop if you're visiting Sudbury!

A really good hiking trail that is worth exploring that allows you to get up close and personal…read morewith the Niagara Escarpment as it travels across the wide expanse of Manitoulin Island. The trailhead is very easy to access from route 551.

Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall near the town of Kagawong on Lake Huron's Manitoulin Island,…read moreOntario, Canada. The water source is the Kagawong River which flows from Lake Kagawong to the North Channel of Lake Huron. It has a height of approximately 35 feet. (Wikipedia) Public washrooms are available and several picnic tables are scattered around if you choose to have lunch. During the summer months, arrive early because the parking lot is small and will fill up quickly. Hiking trail are beautiful and choosing to take them to the end rewards you with a small touristy spot complete with and old fashioned candy store and soda shop.

Very nice sand beach with a childrens play area. Perfectly situated in downtown Kagawong. It is…read moregreat to start at the falls and walk the trail to the lake. Then stop at the Chocolate Works for a treat or grab a quick bite at the chip truck located near the beach. Quiet beach, clean air, and crystal clear water. Kagawong beach is a great place to spend a day.

Have enjoyed navigating this trail with my sister last year. The part of the trail that goes by the…read morebog and over the over the old beaver dam is extremely rough but doable when you are wearing the proper footwear By The Way. The rest of the trail thru the woods and meadows are well organized, maintained And taken care of by the EBS.

One of michigans hidden gems. Swim in Lake Huron, fish off the pier, or spend the day hiking along…read morethe shore or abandon quarry.

Michigan's newest State Park…read more To start out with Michigan apparently wasn't ready for this addition. They have had 3 years and are still working on maps and signs for the park. Sheesh! That being said it is truly a beautiful spot for a state park. Great view of Thunder Bay. Crystal clear water. Lots of green trees. Besides being a great place to see Thunder Bay they also have sink holes. Here's where the lack of signage and maps falls in to place. Finding the initial trail is hard because there is no sign marking it. However you start walking it and eventually you come to a temp lamenated sign saying sinkholes that way plus a note about sign being temporary and permanent signs are being worked on. No further info about distances. So we walked along a rocky path that seemed like it was on another world until eventually the path entered a forest. After walking for at least a mile but was more like 1.5 to 2 miles we came to another sign saying sink holes 1 mile that way. So we walked even further till we came to a pathway cross roads with another temp sign pointing 1 way for Quarry or another way for sinkholes. After walking a little further we saw 1 final sign saying sinkhole in half mile. That seemed much further than a half mile from the 1 mile sign. After having walked so far we kept going. Eventually just when we were about to give up and turn around we found the largest of the sinkholes which was filled in with Crystal clear water. It was very pretty but there was no way to get down a very steep hill to get a better look at it. Also no more signage. No info about sink holes. No directions to the other sinkholes which arent filled in so you can see them better, Nothing. So then the 2 to 3 mile hike back to the Parking lot. I barely made it. 4 to 6 miles round trip without any warning that is how far away the sink holes are. That's crazy. Also for the most part the trail is in good shape but for crying out lound would some benches kill you. You need a place to sit and rest. The trail and sinkhole lake were pretty but not worth a walk that has become known as the Never-ending hike. The park overall is a solid 4 stars. The hike maybe 2. However add benches and maybe 4 wheeler rentals along with better signs and maps and could easily be 4 stars. Heck maybe it might bump overall to 4 1/2 stars. Rockport is worth a visit just beware what your getting into.

Absolutely amazing park, by far the most beautiful place in Ontario. We stayed at Lake George…read morecampground and did 3 hikes incl. the famous "Crack" and then rented a canoe for a day and went all the way to OSA lake and back. If you want to visit the park, plan far in advance, especially for summer months. Most sites are booked 6 months in advance. Bring sturdy hiking boots, especially for the "Crack" hike, there is a lot of climbing and jumping from rock to rock. Also, bring your own firewood, the one they sell in the park is wet and rotten, cut from the fallen trees. The only place you can buy dry firewood nearby is Killarney outfitters but it costs a ridiculous $16+tax for the bag of firewood that will last you for 2-3 hours.

Beautiful grounds and a slice of Canadiana about 4 hours north of the city (expect shoddy wifi)…read more Stayed two night on the campgrounds steps from the lake where you can star faze in the evening after a late night dinner on the BBQ. You also have several options for hiking, we went to Granite Ridge across the highway where yoynare rewarded with splendid views of landscapes and vista's of Georgian Bay. Definately a great option away for the city, but don't forget to reserve your spot early! -Zuk

Sue is an absolute rockstar. We called the night before and she got us all set up for an early…read moremorning solo kayak rental. Checking in was easy. She fit the equipment and had us test everything out before going to the water. She set up a route for us on the map according to our skill and time. Even recommended a few sights to see and a small hike. Overall just awesome

From the first contact with Sue to arrange our tour to a perfect paddle with Tim on Lake Huron…read moreseeing the absolute best of Les Cheneaux Islands, to Tim's recommendation for a post-paddle hike, we had the perfect U.P. day! We were looking for an adventure with our new-ish kayaks. We fortuitously read a Michigan tourism magazine tucked into the Chicago Tribune; the magazine featured a story about kayaking in Les Cheneaux with Woods & Waters. It sounded great! Though we are comfortable on the water, we thought it would be good to have a guide in an area new to us -- and Tim was a perfect guide for our half-day paddle! We learned so much about this beautiful and interesting area, saw an eagle and its nest, did a quick mid-paddle hike to get an amazing view to go with our rock skipping and gained a few kayaking skill tips that will make us better kayakers. It certainly was a bonus that the water and weather cooperated -- water like glass and just enough sun. Tim - thanks for the advice to do the Narnia hike - that was our afternoon adventure! We ended our day at Les Cheneaux Distillers. The day couldn't have been better. We loved our paddle so much and felt comfortable with our newfound knowledge from Tim that we went back for a quick paddle the next morning. We wish we could have stayed on the water all day! Thank you Sue and Tim. We will see you next time!

You can get all the information about the area and plan your trip here. You can also purchase your…read moreannual pass here, which it doesn't seem you can purchase at the machines. The people are very polite and nice. Even when we needed a band aid they were so kind and gentle in taking care. The place has a kid area to play and wait. There is a museum that tells you of the area. The washrooms were closed but there were port-o-potties outside. There is a water refill station inside. It's a short walk to the lookout tower which is a must but it is many steps up. The one thing I wish was better was the gift shop.