Silent Lake Provincial Park

Only a two-hour drive from Toronto, this quiet park is packed with seasonal activities. After a vigorous cross-country ski on some of the 34 kilometres of groomed trails in winter, cozy up to a wood stove in a winterized yurt or cabin, complete with barbecues. In summer, the trails come alive, and the epic, 15-kilometre Lakeshore Trail offers tons of lookouts. For a thrill, bring your mountain bike to tackle the 17 kilometres of beginner to intermediate trails. But don’t miss out on a quiet paddle around the picturesque lake or the chance to simply stretch out on a rock slab in the sun.