Virginia Marshall

Virginia Marshall is a freelance outdoor adventure writer, photographer and editor with roots in Muskoka and Lake Superior. Read her work in Adventure Kayak, Canoeroots, Rapid, Paddling Magazine and Backroad Mapbooks.

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Summer Getaways

7 cottage rentals near canoe & kayak hotspots.

It's Time for a Paddle

Canoe and kayak rentals that are perfect for your next paddling adventure.

7 Reasons to Explore Ontario This Winter

Grab your parka—it’s time to plan a snow-filled adventure.

Best overnight hikes

5 Weekend Adventures To Satisfy Your Soles

Growing up at Mount Baldy

How freeski phenom Mason Flye got where he is today.

See the Best of the Soo by Bike

Two-wheeled tours to the city’s top attractions.

Thunder Bay’s Top Sights by Bike

Cycle to the city’s leading attractions.

Canoe Trips in Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater

Expert advice for paddling in this wilderness park.

Paddling in Lake Superior NMCA

Explore the world’s largest freshwater marine park.

Best Family Canoe Trips

7 overnight canoe trips kids will love.

Learn or Improve Your Paddling Skills

Find the best canoe and kayak courses in Ontario.

Outdoor Playgrounds

Discover the best Ontario Provincial Parks.

Incredible Swimming in Ontario

12 best destinations to take a summer dip.

Obabika River Canoe Trips

Plan your own backcountry adventure in this waterway park.

Spectacular Rivers

11 easy day trips for canoes, kayaks and SUPs.

Love Wildlife?

Must see parks and attractions for animal-lovers.

Sun and Sand

Soak it up at the best Lake Huron beaches

Best Lazy Rivers in Ontario

Relax and let the current take you away.

Surf SUP!

Amazing places to ride the waves in Ontario.

Level Up Your Paddling

Get a backcountry boost with these outdoor skills-based courses and trips.