Outdoor Adventures

Are you looking for a new place to go camping or a new trail to hike? You’ve come to the right place. This section of My Wandering Voyage is dedicated to everything outdoor adventures – whether that’s hiking, camping or road trips.

I love getting out in nature, and I’d take a hike to an epic vista over the city life any day. When I’m not travelling, you can find me hiking on the Bruce Trail, camping at a provincial park or packing up the car for an awesome road trip.

There’s something peaceful about walking in the woods or waking up to the sound of birds. Some of my favourite adventures are ones that I’m breaking a sweat and enjoying everything nature has to offer.

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Leave No Trace Principles

Here at My Wandering Voyage, I subscribe to the Leave No Trace principles. These are seven principles to promote responsible outdoor adventures and recreation, the basic message of which is to leave a place in better condition than what you found it.

If you too want to enjoy the outdoors as much as I do, then I suggest reading and understanding the Leave No Trace principles.

The seven Leave No Trace principles are:

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors

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I love the feeling of waking up to the sounds of birds and the wind through the trees, and… wait… is that a bear? Kidding. Do you love heading out into the wilderness to get away from it all? Me too! Find some camping tips and tricks, where to camp and what to bring camping. Discover your next favourite camping getaway.

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Camping

Take to the trail with hiking tips and tricks. Discover the next hiking trail that you want to explore. Get away from it all and head out into the Wilderness. Find where to go hiking and what to pack for your next hike.

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Hiking

Discover the best gear to elevate your outdoor adventures. Whether you're planning a multi-day trek, a weekend camping getaway, or an off-the-grid expedition, I’ve tested and curated the essentials so you can explore with confidence.

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Gear Guides

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