Running
Cross country running is one of my favourite activities. I love exploring a new trail, taking some pictures, and sharing my journey with you. Hopefully, you will discover a new trail to explore with these posts and photographic tours.
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Thames River Trail
The Thames Valley Trail is a 110-km hiking trail along the Thames River Valley through London to St Marys, Ontario. The southern end of the trail links up with the Elgin Hiking Trail in Payne’s Mills. The northern end of the Thames Valley Trail connects with the Avon Trail in St. Marys. I started this…
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Thames Park Trail
Thames Park is located close to the downtown core of London, Ontario and it is the starting point for the latest Visual Running Tour! I started off at the Wortley Road entrance and ran past the playground and community pool. I went over the main bridge to get to the other side of the river.…
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Windsor Waterfront Trail
It’s time to explore Windsor’s Riverfront Park Trail. The trail has a section for leisurely strolls (on the far right) and it has a paved trail for anyone who wants to roll along on skates or bicycles. I love the brilliant trail markers that let you know how far you’ve traveled! This is a nice…
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Exercise Trail in Cambridge, Ontario
Last year, I showed you the running route I took along the Bob McMullen Trail in Cambridge, Ontario. Today, I want to show you the exercise trail that runs along the route as well. There are several of these stations placed along the trail route. Each station has specific equipment and instructions about how to…
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Bechtel Park Trail
Let’s go trail running and explore the beautiful Bechtel Park in Waterloo, Ontario! The trails begins on the other sides of the soccer fields. The trail runs through a forested area. There a a few short hills along the route too. I can’t resist a bridge over a creek. I probably should have today though.…
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Brock’s Route Rail Trail
Let’s explore The Hamilton Conservation Authority’s Rail Trail today. This trail runs for 32 kilometers and links downtown Hamilton to Brantford. I started my journey today in Copetown, Ontario on Hwy 52, just North of Highway 403. It turns out that this portion of the trail follows the route that Major General Isaac Brock took…
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Gibbons Park – Trails Open London
Trails Open London was a great event that happened this past weekend. I got to explore a few trails that I didn’t even know about. That was the point of this inaugural event. Gibbons Park was the second site that I visited for Trails Open. It is located only a few kilometers from downtown London, Ontario.…
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Trails Open London – Hyde Park Rotary Trail
Trails Open London promotes trail use, education, natural heritage conservation and stewardship, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. In its inaugural year, Trails Open London will consist of trails, parks, Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs), and private-sector sites and organizations that are environmentally focused. Trails Open London, brought to you by London Heritage Council will provide…
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Trails Open London THIS WEEKEND
I will be attending Trails Open London today and tomorrow. It is the inaugural event to celebrate The Forest City’s Natural Heritage. I have already explored several of the trails in the area that are featured in today’s special event such as Warbler Woods, Sifton Bog, Meadowlilly Woods, and Kains Woods. Please click on the links…
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Bob McMullen Linear Trail
The Bob McMullen Linear Trail is located in the village of Preston in the city of Cambridge, Ontario and it is a great place to get out, get some exercise, and commune with nature. I like the historical and geographical information posted here. It is always nice to have some idea about what I am…