After a long hibernation, we’re all susceptible to bouts of the winter blahs. So whether you’re looking for a jolt of adrenaline, a jaw-dropping perspective, or a serene soak surrounded by nature, these are some of our favourite excursions for curing your cabin fever. Just be sure to arrive safe by prepping your ride with durable, winter-proven tires like the Sailun TerraMax RT, available at major tire retailers across the country.
Sleep beneath the stars
At least once, every Canadian should clamber down the rocky trail towards Bruce Peninsula National Park’s famed Grotto to experience its chilly, azure water. But the park’s real beauty reveals itself when you look up to the heavens late at night. Four hours north of Toronto, at the tip of Georgian Bay Peninsula, lies one of the world’s most majestic dark-sky preserves. Visitors can enjoy the stars year-round, but adventurous travellers who make the trek in the winter or early spring can snooze in the cozy comfort of a yurt and have the brilliant, star-filled skies all to themselves.
Tackle a world-class trail
Sudbury is a hub for outdoor adventure—especially in late winter or early spring when the snow’s still thick on the ground and the black flies haven’t started swarming. But while its 350-acre Walden Trails Park provides a stunning setting for cross-country skiing and winter hiking, it’s the 15 kilometres of expertly maintained fat-biking trails that really shine when the weather is crisp. If you’re new to fat biking, it’s the perfect place to explore an exhilarating new winter activity in the ideal setting for adventure—and it’s just 20 minutes away from downtown Sudbury.
Hike to a spectacular view
If you can handle heights, Devil’s Rock, rising 100 metres above the western shore of Lake Temiskaming, boasts one of Ontario’s most breathtaking lookout points, and its 180° panorama of the lake below and the craggy cliff walls on either side is more than worth the three-and-a-half-hour drive north from cottage country on Highway 11. Confident hikers who enjoy a challenge can take the trail at Bucke’s Campground on Highway 567, climbing uphill from lake level to the lookout. For a breezier approach, a second trail slightly south of the campground has a wider, less rocky path and a gentle slope.
Soak surrounded by nature
We all crave nature when we need to relax, and the spa treatments at Cedar Meadows Resort’s Spa Grande Nature & Nordic Spa take that natural urge to the next level. Tucked into 175 acres of untouched wilderness in Timmins, Ont., it’s the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate after a day of snowmobiling or skiing. The resort’s Nordic baths, infrared sauna, and hydro-fusion jet spas release tension, while the locavore cuisine at the Voyageur Dining Room helps you recharge for tomorrow’s outing.
Ready for adventure? On or off road, in almost any conditions you’ll encounter in Canada, Sailun’s TerraMax RT will get you there. Learn more at sailuntire.ca.