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You don’t have to venture far to experience the thrill of the great outdoors — sometimes, the best adventures are right in your own backyard. Whether you’re looking to take a refreshing day trip, discover the city’s hidden wildlife or embark on a fun-filled scavenger hunt, the possibilities for outdoor exploration are endless.
Even in the heart of the city, nature is all around you. Connecting with plants and wildlife can be an exciting way to engage with the natural world. City parks, urban trails, ravines and community gardens are home to a surprising array of birds, reptiles and mammals.
Got time for a 24 hour adventure? Pack a lunch and spend the day exploring some of the GTHA’s best hidden secrets. Some of our favourites are the Scarborough Bluffs, Rattle Snake Point, Toronto Islands, or one of Hamilton’s waterfalls. Here are some ideas for Vancouver and Halifax.
Canada is the fresh water capital of the world, and our borders lie between the Pacific and Atlantic ocean. Everywhere you look water is accessible to us. Take advantage with some of these local suggestions below.
Toronto: Rouge Beach offers an access point to enter the Rouge River. Motorized boats are not allowed on the waterways but trust us you won’t miss the speed. This river flows through beautiful marsh lands and is home to all different kinds of wildlife. Vancouver: This ocean side city is no beginner to boating, but if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy beaches without leaving the city head down to Deep Cove for a bit of quiet time. Halifax: In a popular beach town a quiet place to put the boat in the water can be hard to find. Try one of these beaches instead.
The cities get a bad rep for being a concrete jungle, but there’s lots of life to be discovered. Try setting up your own nature scavenger hunt to help your kids explore their city and learn to enjoy life and nature everywhere. Or, be a nature detective right from your window, balcony or backyard with our Window Nature Bingo activity book.
Whether you’re renting, bike sharing our using your own, biking offers the freedom to explore places off the grid, otherwise not accessible by car and too far to travel on foot. Toronto has plenty of bike trails if you’re looking to experience the city in a whole new way. Or check out some of the best bike rides in Ontario. Whether you’re just learning to ride, need some practice on a mountain bike or want to pick up some repair skills, the bike program at Evergreen Brick Works welcomes cyclists of all ages and abilities.
