O’’Ontario Explorers
A red Adirondack chair facing a wooden bench and a vintage car parked beside tall grass and autumn trees
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Outdoor Tips

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Here are some useful tips on outdoor activities.

Start with your kit

Most of what slows a hike down — or ends it early — comes down to footwear, poles, and traction. See the full rundown on the Gears page.

Gears →

Fuel up

How many calories to pack, and in what mix, for a day on the trail.

Meal Plans →

Online Tools

A location-based photo viewer for Microsoft OneDrive — browse your trip photos on a map.

GeoPic →

Check the official Environment Canada forecast before you head out.

Weather Canada →