This 1.3-km Hike In Ontario Takes You To Frozen Canyon Wonderland

It is only a short drive from the city. ❄️
Ontario Winter Hike Takes You To Frozen Canyon Wonderland
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You'll feel like Elsa from Disney's Frozen as you explore this Ontario winter hike.

Once the first layer of snow hits the ground, you'll want to head to Mono Cliffs Provincial Park.

It just over an hour from Toronto and an incredible landscape during the colder months.

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Inside the park, the 1.3-kilometre Spillway trail will take you through a frosty canyon.

Along the way, you'll get to travel between stone walls and see incredible rock formations.

But before you depart, you'll need to prepare appropriately.

You'll want to have waterproof boots with a good grip and snowshoes, as the snow can get rather deep.

You'll definitely want to add this spot to your bucket list for the next time you are bored at home.

Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

Price: $12.25 per vehicle

Address: 795122 3rd Line E., Orangeville, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is a tranquil spot to escape the hustle of the city with a friend.

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Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

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  • Stephanie White
    Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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