Leisure

Dedicated local gardener Tony Spencer channels the aesthetic of the famed Dutch plantsman into his corner of the rural countryside of Mono.

Everyone must believe in something. I believe I’ll go canoeing.
– Henry David Thoreau

Al Waltho may have replaced two hips and a knee, but he’s not quite ready to hang up his skates.

Strapping on a board for the first time can be daunting, but as Nicola Ross finds outs, hiring a knowledgeable instructor keeps bruising at bay.

Test your recall with our Christmas crafts, 7 to 4 and build your own zoo.

Seeking peace and solitude on Island Lake in Orangeville.

Anagram a selection of four-letter words, know your colours and fill the empty triangle.

Keen eyes can spot a variety of fairy abodes secreted along the pathways in Palgrave and Dufferin Forests.

Looking to get outside for some fresh air? Here’s our guide to walking in Headwaters.

Describe how the engine can switch the cars, time yourself and the Jolly Morphology Club gets sentimental.

With trial, error, dumb luck – and joy – two neophytes transformed four acres of bramble and meadow into a painterly Hockley garden.

Inspired by Frisbee and played without referees, this field game is all about the sporting spirit.