The most scenic drive in Ontario

Grundy Lake turned out to be a spectacular surprise. From amazing jumping cliffs, to a place the locals call “Slippery Rock” (basically it's a natural slip and slide that is tons of fun), and nice flat biking trails (Anneka is still a newbie but conquered a 5 k ride!). We originally booked this place because Kilarnney was full and we are thrilled we did. It is only an hour away our property, so we will for sure make it a yearly day trip. On our way out we stopped in French River, visited an awesome tourist store called French River Trading Post, went into the park and a short walk to an amazing suspension bridge and then back in the car to start the trek to Sault St Marie and beyond…

Grundy Lake

Overnight hotel stay in the Sault, swimming in the pool, new bike for Anneka, (yup she already progressed to a bike with gears!) and then on the rode to White Lake Provincial Park. The trip was about 4 hours and I have to say, was one of the most beautiful rides I have seen (up there with Hawaii’s Hanna Hwy and Bali’s crazy north shore through the volcanoes). From Sault St Marie to Wawa, you drive right through Lake Superior Park and it is rated the top ten most scenic drives in Canada.

Look out Wawa

Wawa Information centre

I never realized how mountainous this part of the province was. I cannot believe I have never been. Every new turn felt like I was looking at one of the Group of Seven’s paintings (even seeing a bear just walking along the side of the rode). Definitely worth the trip.We arrived at White Lake Provincial Park yesterday to pouring rain, a bit of a struggle setting up the trailer on uneven ground, but eventually we were all cozy and ready to explore this new park. When we woke we went for a long bike ride and then a hike that was recommended for kids. The hike was pretty for sure,  but the best thing was a curious and bold black and orange fox that was following us. Of course we did not have our camera, but honestly this pup was basically on our tails for quite a while. We thought maybe he was known to the local park rangers perhaps he was looking for food and that's why he was so fearless?? But to our surprise when we asked about him, they had only heard about him that day and he was new to these parts, (yikes!not sure what he was after but it was pretty cool all the same..

Not much to see here so we decided to drive 45 minutes to Pukasawa National Park, and we are so glad we did. So much incredible beauty, I fear words or pictures cannot capture what we saw,
                                       

                                                 
                                                 

Leading up to our trip, everyone keep asking me what I am most looking forward to, there are for sure a few places I have always been dying to see, but this Canadian tour has been something I have most looked forward to. So far I have not been disappointed. Next stop, Thunder Bay then Kenora...I am sure will rival what we have just seen.