The Rustic Roamer

Four memorable bike adventures in Ontario’s Highlands.

Celebrate PI Day with the best pie at these bakeries in Ontario’s Highlands.

Discover sweet places to stay for maple adventures in Ontario this spring.

Warm up your winter with good music and good food, together, at the Sharbot Inn & Crossing Pub, in Sharbot Lake, Ontario.

Treat that special someone this Valentine’s Day to a gift of sweets at one of these top places.

Perfect brunch spots a daytrip away from Canada’s Capital.

Discover Vodkow, the new beverage from the Dairy Distillery causing a stir in Almonte, Ontario.

Discover some of the best bakeries in Ontario’s Highlands and their tasty treats.

Discover Almonte Ontario, a charming town that will delight and surprise any traveller.

Discover why Ormsby Ontario is worth exploring on your next road trip.

Give the ultimate surprise to your loved ones this Christmas season.

Top 6 places to warm up with cozy Lanark County drinks.

Discover cabins in Ontario that allow you to get a temporary break from the online world.

Experiencing Pembroke, Ontario’s adventure and charm.

Meeting cider kings and discovering great things in Hastings County.

Find the best vantage points for all the brilliant fall colours this season.

In September each year, the spirit of community comes alive all across Ontario’s Highlands when the Festival of Small Halls rolls in.

Read one blogger’s guide to exploring Almonte, a 19th century mill town.

5 tips to enhance your Festival of Small Halls Ontario experience.

Follow along with Chris from Travelling Mitch as he wanders through Haliburton Highlands and Hastings County on the Rustic Roamer Road Trip.

Discover how four craft drink makers harness Mother Nature’s flavours to elevate their beverages in Ontario’s Highlands.

Visit Sigrid Naturals, a unique gift shop in Wilno, Ontario.

Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in the natural charm of Ontario’s Highlands.

Marvel at outdoor art dotting the streets and trails across Ontario’s Highlands.

A three-day Rustic Roamer Route filled with surprising moments around each corner.

Read about these 10 stops to visit on the way to your Bancroft area cottage.

Discover Minden Hills, where you can seek both serenity and adventure with small-town charm.

Devour an Ottawa Valley tradition and feel your taste buds rejoice with Wes’ Chips in Arnprior.

Discover the history of Canada’s quintessential pastry, the Beavertail.

Discover the big things happening in the small towns along the Rideau Canal.

Check out all the Farmers’ Markets across the Ottawa Valley.

Top 4 summer treats that are worth the stop on your next Ontario’s Highlands road trip.

I’m a Rustic Roamer. I wander to discover authentic moments, to embrace the spirit of locals, and to understand the stories of the communities and countryside that I visit.

Take a road trip this summer in Ontario’s Highlands and visit these key food festivals.

Explore the sweet moments and ageless beauty of Perth, Ontario.

Discover unique finds and decor on a shopping trip through Ontario’s Highlands.

Seven amazing ways to indulge your next craving with maple-inspired treats.

From Bed & Breakfasts to manors, Ontario’s Highlands is dotted with unique accommodations options for a memorable night stay.

Fresh healthy food and local produce are summer staples in Ontario’s Highlands.

Discover one writer’s quest to discover what makes Lanark County so sweet with Maple Mania.

The unplanned moments that seem to go hand in hand with road trips in Ontario’s Highlands.

Six unique places to stay for an Ontario vacation.

Two foodies uncover the best eats in Hastings County.

An adventure junkie shares her love for the active Ottawa Valley town of Calabogie.

Five places to enjoy a meat-free meal in Lanark County.

4 Tips for getting to welcoming Ontario’s Highlands communities.

Two wanderers explore 135 kilometres of hidden gems in Hastings County.

Feast your eyes on some of the incredible flavours of the Haliburton Highlands.

Discover the ‘country’ in cottage country in Haliburton Highlands.

Three nostalgic places in Small Town Ontario.

Three ways this unique village of Tweed, Ontario stands out.

Follow your own path or just wander, allowing time to discover Ontario’s Highlands hidden gems.

Don’t wait until spring to satisfy your biggest cravings.

Restaurants with views as impressive as the menu.

Read how one writer found unforgettable beauty in Barry’s Bay, a town that still appreciates the simple things.

Booking your annual trip close to Ottawa? Make memories with a vacation in Lanark County.

Explore these three ways to escape the city, slow down, and absorb rural life in Ontario’s Highlands.

Explore Wilno’s Kashub Polish history at the Wilno Tavern.

After years of travel, read the story of why Emily returned to Haliburton to officially call it her home.

Take a journey through Ontario’s Highlands on a road trip that will satisfy your inner foodie.

Discover a unique shopping adventure in Lanark County.

Take a trip around Ontario’s Highlands to these micro-breweries to discover your perfect summer beer.

Take the road less traveled through Ontario’s Highlands to these unique festivals that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

The Good Food Tour, a delectable walking tour in Almonte the showcases a story and the local flavours.

Minden is your gateway to outdoor adventure, small-town charm and more.

From limestone to theatre, Eganville is made for wandering.