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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The Carroll Trail (Coronation Park, Tillsonburg)
It’s time for another photographic tour! This time we are going to explore The Carroll Trail in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada. The trail starts in Coronation Park and it offers some paved sections, some gravel sections, and a few rolling hills. I was all set to “Create My Own Adventure.” I knew I’d be running approximately…
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The Pines – Mountain Bike Trail (Photographic Tour)
I found myself in Woodstock last week, and being the avid runner that I am, I had to hit up one of the local trails. I’d already explored a few trails in this town, so I did a Google search to see if there was a new one I could try. The Pines is a…
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Some Old Ruins in Ingersoll
I went for a trail run in Ingersoll the other day and I came across this. I wasn’t sure what it was at first glance so I decided to take a closer look. I’ve come across some old cement foundations in quite a few of my trail runs, but I usually don’t stop to explore…
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Visual Tour of The Scenic Trails of Ingersoll
Let’s head over to the Thomas Ingersoll Scenic Trail for a photographic tour of the area. Thomas Ingersoll was an early settler to Upper Canada. He was originally from Massachusetts but moved to what is now Ingersoll, Ontario in 1793. He named the area Oxford-on-the-Thames but it was his son, Charles, who renamed the town…
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Millennium Trail System – Woodstock Running Tour
I love finding new trails to run and bringing along my camera to give you a visual tour of the route. For today’s photographic tour, we are going to explore the Youth Start Trail in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. I had never run this trail before so I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. The map…
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A Photographic Tour of Embro Conservation Area
Embro Conservation Area is located in South Western, Ontario and is part of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. Embro is also home to the annual Zorra Highland Games. As you can see from this trail map, there are several different trails that wind through the conservation area. It starts out with a grass trail beside the…
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Komoka Side Trail
Komoka Provincial Park is one my favourite places to go for a run. It is located just minutes from London, Ontario. I profiled it before but I discovered a brand new section of the trail last week, and it is even more beautiful. That’s why it’s time for another Visual Running Tour. I’ve only ever…
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A Photographic Tour of Pinafore Park
Pinafore Park is one of the jewels of St. Thomas, Ontario. It is also the focus of today’s Visual Running Tour. I didn’t know where this trail would lead, how long it was, or how great a run it would be. But sometimes it’s just fun to take off and run into the unknown. The trail…
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Tulip Tree Trail at Rondeau Provincial Park
Let’s head back to Rondeau Provincial Park for another Visual Running Tour. Today we will be exploring the Tulip Tree Trail. This trail starts right beside the Visitor Centre. Before you decide to hike it or go for a run, make sure you go inside to the store to buy a trail guide. There are…
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South Point Trail at Rondeau Provincial Park
Rondeau Provincial Park . . . Time to hit the ground running. Literally. It’s time for another Visual Running Tour! South Point Trail was definitely my favourite running spot at the park. It starts out along an old road and works its way through the Oak Savannah. It was amazingly quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. The…