Home to 12 species at risk, 3 lakes and 2 mountains, Heaven’s Gate Nature Preserve stretches out along the northern shore of the North Channel, bridging the gap between La Cloche Provincial Reserve and Killarney Provincial Park in Ontario.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
“Long ago, Nenabozhoo was down south taunting some Mohawks. The angered Mohawks chased him north up the Zaagiing (Bruce) Peninsula. Luckily, his grandma awaited him on the shore with a canoe. They paddled hard across the water to Mnidoo Mnis (Manitoulin Island), the Mohawks close behind. Once on the Island, Nenabozhoo kept running, carrying his grandma on his back. Too tired and scratched up, he threw her off, promising to return for her. She landed in the middle of Mindimoowenh Zaag’igan (Lake Mindemoya), where she still rests today as Treasure Island. Nenabozhoo then ran, through M’Chigeeng and arrived here where you stand. He transformed into a giant and began readying his spearhead and handle. But as the Mohawks caught up to him, he suddenly lost his helve. He dropped his disassembled spear and ran off. Nenabozhoo’s giant spearhead and handle remain here to this day. The lower, smaller bluff is the spearhead, and the higher, longer bluff forms the spear handle”
~ based on a story told by late Johnny Debassige of M’Chigeeng.
Considered The Heart and Spirit of the Great Lakes of Canada by the Native Anishinaabe people, Manitoulin Island is a sacred land, home of many legends, and stories.
Known as the largest freshwater island in the world, an island with over a hundred inland lakes itself, Manitoulin Island is a very popular destination for Ontarians. We have been familiar with it since 2017, when we took a road trip around Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes of North America. This is our third visit to the island, coming specifically to hike the Cup and Saucer Trail.
Gazing at the expanse of a blue sky and undulating clouds, I started to feel relaxed and excited at the same time. After a quick debate and reshape of our road trip (when we had to completely change our original plans to go to the Adirondacks due to some unforeseeable rain), we were on the road in the opposite direction, with a trip around Georgian Bay in mind.
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, with their mesmerizing appearance have always been a source of wonder and curiosity in the night sky. These shimmering lights have deep roots and a wide range of myths and legends across various cultures of the Northern Hemisphere.
If you’re looking for things to see or do on your ‘staycation’, here are some things that won’t break your bank. In fact, they will not cost you anything!
Known as the gateway to the Kawarthas, the Ontarians’ cottage country, Peterborough if often overlooked as a vacation destination. Located in Central Ontario, between Toronto and Ottawa, the city and the county of the same name have quite few things to offer to their visitors.
That time of the year has come again, when the migratory birds return to their old nesting grounds. New and old birds come by, and some of them decide to stay longer. We’ve had company this past month, much to our delight, as the little house wrens treated us once again with their playful mood and cheerful songs.
As we leave the winter behind, and the migratory birds begin to show up, we are getting ready to welcome them back.
Home to some of the oldest settlements and picturesque scenery on the island of Newfoundland, Bonavista Peninsula is the perfect place to explore the beautiful Newfoundland’s countryside. The road going around the peninsula is called Discovery Trail, and has access to some of the most famous landmarks and places of interest.
1000 Places and Memories 