It's a nice park in downtown Kitchener offering lots of options to enjoy. It has a playground,…read moresplash pad, basketball courts and picnic areas. It is a family-friendly park and you can enjoy walking, running, biking or roller skating in the park while your children are busy playing in the playground. There is plenty of shade to move the picnic tables and enjoy a nice meal.

The first time I passed by Victoria Park was by accident. I drove along and noticed this beautiful…read morepark. It was in the wintertime. I vowed to come back when the weather was warmer. Well, with the recent heatwave that happened, I was in the neighbourhood, saw a parking lot, and decided to stop by. It was 36°C outside. With the humidity, it was much hotter. I am crazy, but I am glad that I stopped by. I walked around the park. It's picturesque and I can understand why folks choose to get wedding photos taken here. There are plenty of benches around. The bike and walking paths are generous. There are a ton of bridges over the water. Lots of folks were out and about. I also got to say hi to a dog and his owner. For kids, there's a splash area. There were plenty of cheerful kids cooling off and having a good time. I liked the canoe that was at the park. It was different, but a good fit. I spent nearly an hour there. I left fearing that I would be a water blob from the heat. I will try coming back here when it's not as humid. It's the perfect way to relax, take a stroll, and take photos of this beautiful park. (254)

First the good. Lots of parking, the beach is well kept. The swimming is nice and the quarry is…read morenice and cool. I wish the customer service were better because the location is stunning. Now the not so good. You have to purchase your tickets online ahead of time. We have an Ontario parks pass and you can not use this for tickets online as they ask you for a parks pass number (the Ontario parks passes do not have these) Because of this we were unaware there was time slots. We arrived at 1:30pm and were not told at the gate that we would have to leave at 2pm. We paid for parking ($16) and set up our site. We had about maybe 10-15 minutes before we were told we had to leave the beach. I asked one security person if we were able to hike the trail while we were waiting for the beach. She told us that we could and asked us to get our afternoon passes for 3pm. We cleared our site and were ready to hike the trail. When we did we were yelled at by another security guard that we had to leave the park and would not be allowed back in until 3pm. This person was very rude. We tried to explain our situation and were very rudely and abruptly brushed off. Staff do not communicate with each other or you. Security is very rude and do a poor job of explaining the situation. It's a shame, the quarry is very pretty but is not worth the hassle. I would have taken a photo to add to this review but I was rushed so quickly out of the area that I didn't have time to.

Pro: nice scenery Con: small beach area that is crowded…read moreCon: water is gross -- weird foam & slime on the surface in some areas -- and signs warm swimmers that bacteria in water can make people sick Con: bathroom is just a fancy outhouse that smells disgusting Con: the wind carries the disgusting smell from the outhouse and you're sunbathing to the aroma of human excrement Not at all worth the $10 entrance fee (children 6-14 years pay $5) My cousins (12 & 14 years of age) enjoyed swimming in the quarry. They'd give it 2.5 or 3 stars.

McLennan Park is the site of the old landfill in Kitchener (hence the nickname of "Mount Trashmore"…read moreby the locals) and occupies 39 hectares in the Laurentian Hills neighbourhood. There's truly something for everyone, including a dog park and a skate park, playground, and a relatively new BMX bike park. There is also a washroom building here as well as parking on-site. There are pedestrian trails for those who like to take a nice walk. Beach volleyball and basketball courts are also available for booking. In the winter, people of all ages love to toboggan down the hill. For those looking for fun in the great outdoors, look no further than McLennan Park!

I recently visited Guelph Lake using the Toyota sponsored GRCA annual pass, made available at no…read morecharge from the local library. The Guelph Lake is pretty big, if you enjoy boating you will have fun. This location features a number of campsites, some literally with a wake up view of the lake and a breeze. The trail has mostly bush, so wear covered clothing in case of ticks, and a beach. I was somewhat disappointed because the trails were rather "like walking a park" but I'm sure the boating and beaching would be fun when the weather warms up. Admission is roughly $7, with the grca annual pass it's free. The GRCA is not funded by tax payers so they charge for admission.

Stay away!! Sites are grass and mud, Electric and water posts are located far from site requiring…read moreextra hose and power cord. Restroom facilities are old and not very clean. We won't be back!!

It took a while to get to Elora Gorge Conservation Area from Toronto due to heavy traffic on a…read moreSaturday early afternoon, but once we got there, it was relatively quiet. For $8.50 a person, we were able to access the parking lot, which is situated conveniently next to the hiking trails. The hiking trails themselves are very short and flat, especially for someone who has lived in mountain towns before, but they are good nonetheless by Ontario standards. The trails mostly run along the top of the gorge cliff, overlooking the water with an obstructed view, however, once you get to the end of the trail, you could go on top of a bridge and get a great view of the gorge.

Park entry fee: $8.00/person Cars were parked on the grass…read moreor anywhere they found the space. Tubing: registration $20/person Plan ahead, the line was long. If you rented the equipment elsewhere, you don't have to wait in line but there's no signs up indicating which wasted a lot of time. Once you get the band, follow the yellow steps to the launching area. The hike is steep and long. Once you get into the water, you are on your own, there aren't life guards. The water flow was steady but other areas, fast. There is a area in between you can stop and dive off into the water. It's not easy to navigate the where to go unless you paddle in some way(used my water shoes) It's beautiful along the way, the scenery is beautiful, you will pass a waterfall! When you get to the end, it's best to step off as it was harder when when you reach the chain. Now the walk back to return equipment (if rented on site) and to the parking is also long but through the trail so just follow the signs. Along the way, I saw many camp sites. Tips, Bring water shoes, rocks Bring water proof case for car keys/phones. I guarantee if not secured, you will lose it. Bring ropes if you want to stay linked to your friends Wear sun screen Wear life jacket Wear helmet

You know that saying that good things come in threes? Well, it happened to me yesterday…read more I found out through Los Rolling Tacos, a food truck that travels around the Wellington area, that it would be at Riverside Park for the Cambridge Kin Carnival. Three great things: - Riverside Park - Cambridge Kin Carnival - Los Rolling Tacos This review will cover all three. The Cambridge Kin Carnival hasn't been on since the pandemic hit in 2020. It finally returned this year. I grew up in the Beaches. There used to be a carnival every year at Greenwood Racetrack, which used to be on the southwest corner of Woodbine Avenue and Queen Street East. These days, it's a community of townhouses, condos, and businesses. I loved that carnival. Rides. Food. Games. So much fun and great memories! Riverside Park is huge. It makes sense why this park is ideal for large events. This carnival is pretty large to accommodate all the rides, games, and food trucks. I only caught what I felt was a subsection of the entire park. It has a greenhouse, a baseball diamond, a playground, a hiking trail, and lots of picnic tables. It's stunning with all the greenery and flowers. The entrance is cool. There is a dedication to World War II veterans. You also encounter a rock that is over a billion years old. Wow! There is parking at this park. It's all free. However, with the carnival, spaces were all taken and folks were parking off to the side next to the trees, parallel to Grand River. I parked across the street where there were more spots. I realized later that I had parked behind the Preston Electric Power House, which is deemed a historic site. It was free parking, too. The carnival was so much fun. Games catered more to kids, but adults were playing them like kids, too. Each play was 25 cents, which was reminiscent to how much it was when I was a kid. Everything from bashing gophers to playing the bowling game was all there. There were plenty of rides. You need to get tickets first before going on the rides. Some were catered to kids and those who want something calmer, such as the carousel and ferris wheel. If you are more adventurous, there were the Ali Baba and Avalanche rides. Expect lots of screaming when you are in the vicinity. There were several food trucks. The one with ice cream and popsicles had the most business. I was ready for lunch, so I had tacos from Los Rolling Taco. I got three tacos for $18: - Birria (beef) - Al pastor (pork) - Tinga (chicken) All three were gluten-free. The filling in all tacos were generous. The proteins were flavourful and tender. I enjoyed every taco and dipping them into the sauces that accompanied them. I bought a can of Diet Coke. Sadly, I didn't realize that I didn't get it until I was halfway through eating. I went back to the truck to get it. The man thought that he had given it to me. Nope, I needed to wash my food down. He gave me a can. It wasn't cold, which was the only minor damper to my experience. This truck accepted debit and credit cards. I brought cash and didn't use it, but it was there just in case. The carnival had a blocked-off area with benches. I asked if I could eat in there. The nice security guy said yes as long as I was 19 years of age and older. Sweet! It was by the stage where a dance troop was about to showcase their routines. There are washrooms everywhere. It was such a large area that it was comfortable walking around, even with so many folks attending the carnival. It is a picturesque park, especially by the river and where the greenhouse is. I'd love to return again just to walk around when there isn't a major carnival happening! It was such a great visit. I'm so glad that I took in a carnival with great food at a wonderful park. (182)

Its a gud picnic point / park to go with kids... You can do…read morethe following things: Train ride @2.90$ per person Carousel horse riding @2.90$ per person If the child is under 5 years of age then one parent can accompany for free. PS : can take 15-20 mins to wait in the line. You can buy hotdogs ice creams and ice slushes (not cheap though.) Play in the river water.. very shallow and easy fun for kids.. take extra clothes. Sand pit for kids Slides and swings for kids. People bring their portable barbecue and grill. Nice shaded areas available for relaxing or enjoying your food. Bring your mat / camping chairs etc to sit or relax. Thanks Gurpartap Singh Sandhu

I hadn't been to African Lion Safari since around 2005--or maybe even earlier--so my memory of it…read morewas completely different from what I saw this time. I was pleasantly surprised! I loved how it wasn't overcrowded with animals, and you can tell they're very careful about safety--everything is well-secured to prevent accidents or escapes. The lions... wow! Absolutely majestic. Honestly, all the animals looked happy and healthy, and it really felt like they were in their own element. The drive-through safari takes about an hour to an hour and a half if you take your time, but you can also go through in 30 minutes if you're just cruising. We didn't try the food, but there were lots of options available, plus a couple of gift shops. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. I'll definitely be going back! Whether you're with kids, your partner, friends, or even going solo--it's such a fun and unique experience. If you're in or around Toronto, this place is a must-see!

The park is great, however, their website is broken, frustrating and just shit! I purchased 4…read moretickets as a Xmas gift. The website happily took my money, but the ticket download button is broken (nothing downloads). The receipt page says tickets would be emailed. Nothing was emailed. Very nice. I used their contact email and only then found out that the park staff are not available from December 19 to Jan 05! Very nice. Now I have nothing to give as gifts and will need to make a promissory note. Also very nice. Suggestion: Hire a student to design a website that works and is current. You can teach them something about the animals. Win, win!

Peter has some hidden gems in the stratford area. It was a great learning experience and the magic…read moreof spring was apparent everywhere. We were shown pristine spots that I certainly felt blessed to be in.. Could've camped out easily! Each week the landscape changes and it's something you could easily take in several times and each outing find different things. If you love outdoors, food, and respect Mother Nature.. Don't hesitate to sign up! My kids and I loved it! Thanks for the experience Peter Win win for #pucksplenty

If you are at all interested in nature, hiking and foraging, you should go on one of Peter's…read moreexpeditions. I am a Taurus girl, and anyone who knows a Taurus girl knows that we love to cook. But what is even more exciting to us, is being able to cook things that we've found from the earth and puled out with our bare hands. This tour satisfied the earthy Taurus in me and the Wild Outdoorsman in my Sagittarius boyfriend. Last October, my we were in Stratford to see Othello. Now, he's not the biggest Shakespeare fan, So I needed to find something fun for him while we were there (but also something fun for me, too.) Since we are both great lovers of the outdoors and especially foraging, I did some research on the internet and came across Puck's Plenty. For $35 per person, this outing can't be beat. We all met in a designated area and shared rides to the different hiking sites. Peter had been out earlier and picked some wild cress for everyone and packaged it baggies for us to enjoy later. Our specific goal was to find some fall mushrooms. At our first site, Peter showed us some that were good for eating and pointed out a few that were poisonous. Then we visited a second site where we took a walk through the woods for a couple of hours and found Velvet Foot Mushrooms on the sides of trees. Peter explained that they were good not only for eating, but for thickening and adding extra flavour to gravies and stews. We also found wild ginger root that he dig up for us (and I used some later that night in a vinaigrette on the wild cress and it was absolutely delicious). Our third site was on a private farm with an amazing vegetable garden that we were free to pick anything we wanted from if we left a donation at the farmhouse. There were beets, squash, onions, leeks, pumpkins and turnips. This may sound like nothing to anyone who lives in the country, but as a country raised girl who lives in the concrete jungle now, it was like going home! From there, we visited the most magical forest I've ever been in. It must have been an acre of tall thin pines, planted in formation. It was very dark and there were mushrooms as far as the eye could see. We found Lactaruis, Blewitt, and Puffball mushrooms. I think we spent over an hour in this incredible place, constantly finding new mushrooms, examining them and picking the ones that we could identify as ok to eat. When we reached the farmhouse to leave our donation, we found out they had fresh eggs and bought 2 dozen. Everyone on the tour with us was very friendly and helpful and Peter was a knowledgeable and seasoned guide. I would say that this was no only worth the $35 but far more in terms of learning and experience and we went home with more than enough delicious food for the whole week. No matter what your sign is, I'm willing to bet that you'd have a great time out in the woods on a Puck's Plenty foraging day. Thank you, Peter.