Outdoor Gear Made in Canada!
When people think of Canadian outdoor brands, you almost immediately think of companies like MEC, Sorel or Canada Goose. They aren't the only ones around however. We thought we'd share…
Eastern Ontario & Outaouais XC Ski Resources
Trail Names in Gatineau Park Trails in Gatineau Park are numbered today and a few (i.e. Wolf Trail) have also maintained their names but did you know that many numbered…
10 Gift Ideas for Hikers & Backpackers
The holidays are arriving quickly and we know that hikers and backpackers can be hard to shop for. To help in that department, we've scoured the shelves at nearby shops…
6+ Map Resources for Hikers & Backpackers
** NOTE: This article was written in 2016, and may contain out-of-date information ** Going for a hike requires planning whether its a few hours, a few days or a…
Bikepacking from Kingston to Ottawa?
A question we often get is "can you ride a bike on the Rideau Trail?" We're a hiking association so we aren't going to pretend to be cycling experts but…
Rideau Trail in the media 2015
2015 was an exciting year for the Rideau Trail Association and we're thankful to the newspapers, blogs & radio stations who were following along. Here are a few articles that…
7 Useful Pieces of Internet for Hikers
We love seeing how people share their outdoor experiences online. Finding great content can sometimes be tough so we thought we'd help by posting a few of our favourite videos…