Travel - Take a hike

Ulysses Travel Guides has released the third edition of Hiking in Ontario, by author Tracey Arial. This practical guide provides descriptions of some 400 hiking trails in more than 70 parks and conservation areas, all classified by level of difficulty.

In addition, an overview of the natural wonders of Ontario is supplied, enabling hikers to discover the rich flora and fauna of the province and make the most of their adventures.

The Ulysses Hiking in Ontario guide describes the best hikes in each of Ontario’s regions, including the Niagara Peninsula, the Greater Toronto Area and the Lakelands. This guide covers many of Ontario’s provincial and national parks, including Algonquin Provincial Park, Lake Superior Provincial Park and Bruce Peninsula National Park, as well as several popular longer trails, such as the Bruce Trail, the Trans Canada Trail, the Voyageur Trail, the Waterfront Trail and the Ganaraska Trail.

Whether you’re looking for a day away from the city with the baby strapped to your back and the dog on a leash, a week-long trek through the wilderness or a wheelchair-accessible trail, this Ulysses Green Escapes guide has it covered. Readers will also find a series of handy trail lists to help them choose the trail that best suits their interests, including the author’s favourite hikes, wheelchair accessible paths, trails with scenic views, historical journeys, forest adventures and animal lover walks.

This comprehensive guidebook contains all the necessary practical information (directions, trail difficulty ratings, trailheads, services) to enable hikers to carefully plan their hiking adventure, as well as descriptions of each area’s natural and cultural treasures. The guide also boasts clear maps and directions to keep hikers on the right track and help them get the most out of their walks, whether they’re beginners or experts.

Hiking in Ontario is available at Ulysses and in most bookstores for $24.95, and on the Internet at www.ulyssesguides.com. Digital versions in PDF format of the whole book or by individual chapters can also be downloaded from the publisher’s website.