I am interested in starting a hobby in hiking. I love in Canada (ontario) How do i start?

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wwjd

There is a difference between "light" leisure walking and "hiking". Whatever you do make sure you get a good pair of "hiking" boots if you are hiking or a good pair of walking shoes if you are doing "leisure" walking

ESSENTIALS
- water - squirt some lemon juice in it to quench your thirst.
- hat - to protect for the sun - I prefer a Tilley hat because it has a pocket in the inside to keep stuff in.
- snack of some sort (nuts are good for the salt content)
- whistle - in case of danger or you get in trouble
- partner to hike/walk with - never go it alone
- light jacket - in case it rains or gets colder
- comfortable pants and shirt (preferably cotton so it will breath)
- mosquito repellent - for the pesty bugs not to bite you
- sunscreen - for those high UV days
- camera (optional) - you'd be amazed at what you will see in nature.

Some other possible essentials depending on the duration of the hike
- matches - in case you need to stay warm
- knife - protection
- first aid kit

SOME PLACES TO HIKE:
Ontario - Elora Gorge is good for hiking/walking around
- Algonquin Park is a great hiking area
- Kilarney Provincial Park if you want a challenge
- any provincial park will give you walking trails.

Kuji

A lightweight walking stick is nice, especially for hills. You might want a small pack for water, snacks, bear repellant, whatever. Don't forget to carry plenty of water. I know it gets heavy but it would be a lot worse to get dehydrated or sick from contaminated water. You'll probably want bug spray and sunblock too depending on conditions.

ZICO

You are just a short flight away from Banff and Jasper national park in Alberta. Two of the most beautiful places on earth to hike in my opinion. For light walking you don't need much, just a wind/rain breaker, walking stick, water bottle and energy bars.

zydeco762002

1st you need a way to carry some water. Then you need good shoes as you already know. I sugest a defensive pepper spray. Some screen and bug repelent in small containers. A very small fist aid kit. A signal mirror and a wistle.

Kel657

sunscreen and a waterbottle if it's light hiking that your doing.

qweezyq

you should be able to find a book with local hikes of all levels, or a search on the net will find you some places. probably not a bad idea to stick to well marked trails. when hiking bring a bag for trash (for your own trash and any you find along the way). stay on the trail to leave as little of a footprint on nature as possible. be as quiet as you can, keep your ears and eyes open and you will see some amazing things.

Pat F

just join some groops i bet you could call a number with that info

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