Spring will be here before you know it. Get one last winter adventure in this March! Stay warm 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, February 18, 2020.
In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a “backstage” glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Caroline Freitag, a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. When I was a very young child, I was fascinated by leaves and rocks. On walks around my neighbourhood … Continue reading My journey to becoming a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls
Does the cold weather have you dreaming of sunny days on the beach and warm nights by the campfire? Thanks to our five-month advance booking window, you can lock down your July campsite early! Here’s a list of 10 parks sure to chase away the midwinter blues:
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 … Continue reading February vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
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 … Continue reading What do park staff DO all winter?
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 … Continue reading Quetico’s Sawmill Lake Classic Ski Tour
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.
There have been some questions from our visitors who enjoyed the first-come, first-served option, and what the move to 100% reservable car campsites means for them. Here are the most common questions we’ve seen.
Today’s post comes from Jessica Stillman, School Outreach Coordinator for Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Bronte Creek Provincial Park is a unique setting, with rich natural and historical features. As the School Outreach Coordinator at the park, I get to connect students to this wonderful site on a daily basis! Let me tell you a little … Continue reading When the student becomes the teacher
Today’s post comes from Samantha Stephens, a science and conservation photojournalist who spent this past summer in residence at the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station. The excitement of discovery is a feeling everyone has experienced. Finding a new favourite hiking spot or adding a “lifer” to your birding list are some familiar examples for nature lovers. … Continue reading Carnivorous Pitcher Plants found at Algonquin
