A Hike In a Day - 2019

The Bruce Trail (https://brucetrail.org/pages/explore-the-trail) has been of interest to me since my son Brad moved to Ontario about 20 years ago. He joined me in trekking my initial footprints on this 890KM trail.

In their prime season, Siberian Iris's added glorious deep purple to many flower beds.

A hot Sunday afternoon 'hike' through the 'Jardin botanique' Montreal, QC with @Celine. A spontaneous plan - to spend a couple hours meandering through several of the cultural and thematic gardens - showcased so much botanical diversity and beauty I'm sure I'll be making return visits.

How many varieties of peonies are there?! I don't know - but in my view this particular one is designed especially unusual and classically simple. For me, this botanical hike was filled with awe and appreciation - again - for the wonders and gifts of nature and our Creator.

@celine in the Chinese pavilion.

Hirtle’s Beach, favourite ocean-hike close to home, today with @hammerhead. Heavy downpours last night washed out this beach section -water from the lagoon now gushing into the Atlantic. Power of nature!

Stopped for snack and warm tea at Refuge la Chouette, Mont Sourire with @reneetougas, @celine, @toesalad - my family who've inspired me in my passion for hiking!

With sunshine like today I wonder how long these huge swoops of snow will stay intact? Mont Sourire Hike, Saint Donat, QC.

See the woodpecker at the very top left of the dead tree in the centre of the photo? He paid us no mind - and continued pecking away.

@celine - with a background view of lake below and gentle rolling mountains.