Is there only one type of seasonal permit? Do seasonal permits guarantee entrance? Is there a way to test out a seasonal permit before buying? Read on for seven key facts about Ontario Parks’ seasonal permits:
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer, Ashley Rae, of SheLovesToFish.com. I’ve previously only had the opportunity to explore Lake Simcoe a handful of times. This included a couple of open water outings and an afternoon on the ice while passing through the area a few years back. Spending more time on this … Continue reading Ice fishing for perch at Sibbald Point
Just because snowflakes are flying doesn’t mean you have to wait ’til spring to explore our parks again! These southeastern parks provide plenty of wonderful close-to-home winter activities.
Today’s post comes from naturalist Pilar Manorome from Rondeau Provincial Park. Are you afraid of spiders? Our eight-legged friends are the kind of “creepy crawlies” that many people like to pretend don’t exist. One of my goals as a naturalist is to break down those barriers with fun facts that can make those “less-appealing” creatures sound like … Continue reading 8 fun facts about spiders
Today’s post is from Christian Carl, Park Superintendent at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. I first noticed the prominent buttress on the northeast face of the Sleeping Giant’s chest while hiking the Kabeyun Trail in the spring of 2003. More specifically, as I enjoyed a break on the sunny, south-facing shoreline of Sawyer Bay, my attention … Continue reading Sleeping Giant’s new and improved Nanabosho Lookout Trail
Today’s blog comes from Discovery Program Project Coordinator Jessica Stillman. In the fall, if she isn’t outside with students learning about mushrooms or how animals prepare for winter, she’s inside baking up a pumpkin treat! Spooky season is upon us! It’s time for cobwebs, witches, and skeletons to adorn our lawns and porches. Who doesn’t love … Continue reading How to practice proper pumpkin etiquette in parks
In last month’s featured constellations, we discussed Sagittarius, Capricornus and Delphinus. In our September edition, we discuss Pegasus the flying horse (moose or baseball diamond), Aquarius the water bearer, and Piscis Austrinus the southern fish.
Happy International Youth Day! Students and youth are the lifeblood of our parks — we couldn’t do without them! Here are just a few stand-out students and youth from around the province:
In today’s post, influencer Ken Jones recounts his backcountry trip to Wabakimi. This past year was interesting to say the least. The global pandemic has changed a lot about how we travel. After having to cancel a trip to Alaska in September, my wife and I wanted to explore somewhere in Ontario where we’d not … Continue reading What it’s like to fly in and paddle out of Wabakimi
With its pink granite cliffs and shimmering lakes, Killarney Provincial Park is beloved for its awe-inspiring views. But for some of its most memorable sights, we have to leave the stratosphere behind. Here are some ways to add a slice of deep space exploration to your next visit to Killarney.
