"Looking at nature brings a balance and hope, as well as leads to the self-reflection, understanding oneself, and one's responsibility to other people."

"This maze was an activity for families to participate in, and this photo shows just how important it was for Canadians to spend time outside during the global pandemic."

"I ventured into the woods and saw a whole world that kept continuing amidst the pandemic."

"The enormity of the ocean put things in perspective for me and helped me to ground myself when things were overwhelming."

"We try and hike every weekend to escape our house and take a break from staring at our computers all week long."

"I decided to go walking one morning and I knew right away this would help me."

"No news, Facebook, or Instagram just you and nature. Trust me it is a good way to keep sane."

The lockdown was a chance for all members of the family to play outdoors.

"Covid is the perfect opportunity to explore your own back yard."

"There is such immense beauty that exists in this world. If it weren't for COVID and losing my job I would not have experienced many of these moments."

"Now people of all types and ages frequent the park in an attempt to help normalize and adjust to the changes caused by the pandemic."

"I felt completely renewed as I huffed and puffed back to my car."

“My family and I were going stir crazy so we decided to go out on our boat and take a break from staying inside all day.”