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BRUCE TRAIL: A walk in the wilderness

By Meredith MacLeod
The dream for the Bruce Trail along the Niagara Escarpment was born in Hamilton and almost 60 years after it was officially formed, the Dundas-based Bruce Trail Conservancy is ramping up its ambition to own the entire 900-kilometre route and a corridor of nature around it. “Nature is…
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Yes, you can hike by the HSR

By Jason Allen
A car is not necessary to get to some beautiful trails in Hamilton, so hop on a bus to explore and check out the beauty of autumn. It’s autumn, the best hiking season of them all (don’t argue, it’s facts!). Warm days and cool nights mean fewer or…
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Where nature beats tech

By Jason Allen
Summer is almost here, so parents, here are some great places to get outside with your kids that are fun and don’t include a device. Summer break is almost here for thousands of public and separate school students, and if you’re like us, a slow panic is starting…
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Blessed by the Bruce Trail

By Jason Allen
Hamilton is uniquely fortunate to have the 900 km world-class hiking route running right through the spine of the city. Autumn is the best time to explore it. At last, it’s autumn. The one time of year when if someone tells you to “take a hike” they really…
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Take it Outside!

By Jason Allen
Don’t let the frigid temperatures put you off – getting outside during the winter can be both enjoyable and therapeutic, as long as you do it right. With that in mind, Jason Allen gives a few tips, tricks and words of wisdom on hitting the trails and making…
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Falling for the Colours

By Jason Allen
There is no more glorious time to check out local hikes than during the spectacular show that is autumn. Here are just a few to get started.   It’s leaf-peeping season in Southern Ontario, but what are you to do when all the best sites are booked weeks…
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