Leisure

Our inaugural Take a Hike features grassland, rock elms and an ancient pine tree on part of the Credit Valley Trail.

Lacing up outdoors to hit the ice.

Mono gardener Misha Dubbeld’s newest garden, full of swaying grasses and anchored by a spillway of field rocks, was carved out of a windswept field.

From hatha to ashtanga, there’s a wide range of yoga styles to address your physical, mental or spiritual needs – even the need to include furry pals.

A mobile fish market, sock drawer and sweet seven anagram.

Local sunflower and lavender farms are bursting with some of nature’s showiest blooms. Here’s how to enjoy them in person and via handmade products that capture the magic.

A thoroughly modern treasure hunt is a surefire way to get kids busy outdoors.

Marking time at the Jolly Morphology Club, a math journey with options and nouns from the outer edge.

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.