Category Archives: Experiences

What Type of Adventurer Are You? Find Your Tailor-Made Local Travel Experience Here

No matter what kind of adventurer you are, there’s a tailor-made outdoor experience for you at Uncommonly Grand!

Ohsweken Speedway Opens Early for One-of-a-Kind Fan Experiences in 2025

Track conditions at Ohsweken Speedway are said to be better than ever, giving the green flag for an early start to race season. What does that mean for fans? Bigger, better Friday Night Excitement in 2025!

Winter Fun: ‘Tis the Season to See Six Nations

The cold winter weather can bring out the desire to hibernate, and if you’re feeling that need, Six Nations has the stores, stops, and experiences to get you curled up, cozy, and ready to toast to the good life over some hot chocolate (with marshmallows of course!)

Intro to Fat Biking: Gear Review & the Global Fat Viking Experience

Fat tire bikes are like the hot monster trucks of the cycling world! So when Heron Head Bikes in Brantford, ON gave me the opportunity to test ride 2 models and join the Global Fat Viking ride in January of this year, I jumped at it… sort of!

Autumn Hiking at the Long Point World Biosphere

Exploring a Long Point Biosphere nature reserve in the fall will definitely result in a repeat visit! This experience is inspiring. Exploring the towering, old-growth Carolinian trees, taking in all the fall fragrances and colours, and learning from a skilled guide all combined to form a uniquely authentic experience.

A Fall Colour Bike Ride on the TH&B Rail Trail

Fall weather in southern Ontario is perfect for biking, and the best part about it is the changing leaves. From mid-September to late October, the shorter days and crisp nights trigger an amazing colour explosion along local trails; none prettier than the transformation on the TH&B rail trail.