Looking for a cross-country ski destination in eastern Ontario?
In partnership with a wonderful local ski club, Murphys Point Provincial Park (only 1.25 hours from either Ottawa or Kingston) offers an ideal environment for winter adventure.
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February vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
Are you planning a romantic getaway this month? Why not celebrate at a provincial park!
Stay warm and cozy at Ontario Parks this February in one of our roofed accommodations! We’ve got lots of cabins, cottages and yurts available all month, especially for midweek visitors!
Accommodations featured below were available as of 11:00 am, January 14, 2020.
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Get a jump on June: summer camping in southwestern Ontario
It may be the middle of winter, but we’re daydreaming of summer in southwestern Ontario! How about you?
Get a jump start on planning your vacation. Book a campsite at one of these hidden gems today!
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Romantic winter adventures worth travelling for
A cozy cabin in the woods blanketed with snow. A forested trail leading to your very own frosty adventure. Gliding through the woods by skate or ski.
Sound like something out of a fairy tale? It’s not; it’s winter at Ontario Parks!
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What do park staff DO all winter?
In today’s post, Assistant Superintendent Josie Grenier and other southeast zone staff give us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what our crews are up to during the winter months.
There’s a false assumption out there that Ontario Parks goes into hibernation in the winter, just like bears, but we are by no means just a summer experience.
Field staff are often asked, “What do you guys do in the winter or when you’re closed?”
Where can we even begin to answer this question!?
Quetico’s Sawmill Lake Classic Ski Tour
Today’s post comes from Quetico Provincial Park‘s superintendent, Trevor Gibb.
The smell of crisp clean pine and spruce trees. The sight of fresh moose, wolf, otter, and hare tracks zigging and zagging across the path in front of you. The chirp of a chickadee. The crunch of the bright white snow and the gentle bite of the winter air on your cheeks.
This is cross-country skiing in a wilderness park. This is what winter is all about.
A nature-lover’s New Year’s resolutions
Today’s post comes from Alistair MacKenzie, Resource Management and Discovery Supervisor at Pinery Provincial Park.
As we begin a brand new year, many of us make personal resolutions to try to better ourselves or to help our families and communities.
I’ll be making several personal resolutions (darn sour cream-glazed doughnuts!), but in addition, I am choosing 2024 as the year to make some resolutions for parks and protected areas.
As I work and play in Ontario Parks’ many incredible landscapes, most of my efforts will take effect there, but I am not planning on limiting my efforts… I’ll include any green spaces I can find!
I’m just one person, so I would encourage you to help.
You may want to create a different list for yourself, but our parks can certainly use the help, so please consider giving back to our protected areas.
January’s digital download
January’s wallpaper features Algonquin Provincial Park’s iconic Spruce Bog Trail.
Picture yourself here, meandering along the snow-covered trail.
Better yet, visit to see it all for yourself!
Holiday boredom busters in southwestern Ontario
Is “I’m bored” a constant refrain during the winter school break?
Boredom can be good for kids’ creativity, but it can be demanding on a parent’s last nerve.
Out of ideas? We have you covered.
Southwestern Ontario boasts nine parks which are open over the school break, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor programs, events and activities!
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January vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
Start the year right with a cozy staycation!
Stay warm in one of our roofed accommodations, and enjoy all that winter has to offer! We’ve have cabins, cottages and yurts available, especially for midweek visitors!
Accommodations featured below were available as of 9:00 am, December 18, 2019.
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