Today’s story comes from Alistair MacKenzie, Natural Heritage Education and Resource Management Supervisor at Pinery Provincial Park. I started out my career saving lives. It was a hard job. Working conditions were awful. I was constantly being asked to bend and twist to what someone else needed me to do. I was dragged through the mud … Continue reading Rolling out the red carpet at Pinery
Today’s post comes from Catherine Sugrue, a writer for Canadian leading lifestyle blog DoTheDaniel.com. Catherine is one of six content creators we invited to document and share their Ontario Parks RV experience in a custom-wrapped RV as part of this year’s OP125 celebrations. In 2018, Ontario Parks turned 125 years old. Recognized all over the world for stunning scenic landscapes and outdoor … Continue reading 5 reasons to explore Ontario Parks in an RV
The beginning(s) of our universe has long stirred deep philosophical questions. How did we get here? What causes the sun or the stars to move? If time had a beginning, what was there before that beginning? These are all great questions, and the answers have historically been provided by spiritual as well as scientific means. … Continue reading Observing the origins of the universe
Today’s post was written by Jill Legault, Quetico Provincial Park‘s history buff and information specialist. The ability to fly to otherwise inaccessible locations in Quetico Provincial Park revolutionized park operations in the 1930s. Suddenly, winter supplies could be flown in to ranger cabins, poacher’s tracks could be seen from the air, forest fire management drastically improved, and … Continue reading Bush planes in Quetico Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Park Naturalist Christine King of Wasauksing First Nation, as she departs Killbear Provincial Park for the year. Nishinaabeg do not have a word for “goodbye.” We say, “baa-maa-pii, gi-gaa-waa-baa-min miin-waa,” which means “until later, see you again.”
The leaves are falling, and what was once hidden is now majestically on display. Don’t count out the month of November as a blasé time to be outdoors; try exploring areas such as the Niagara Escarpment for something to behold.
Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com. One of the most beautiful bodies of water I’ve visited throughout my fishing travels so far is the French River. This river is unique. The French River is made up of a massive web of intertwined channels winding their way through the … Continue reading Muskie memories on the French River
“Through these interesting and enjoyable experiences which are both educational and recreational, interpretation contributes to the inspirational value of the outdoors and fosters an understanding, an appreciation, and an intelligent use of our parklands.” – Alan Helmsley, Department of Lands & Forests, 1960 Ontario Parks’ nature programs are designed to help people discover and connect … Continue reading A brief history of nature education in provincial parks
Today’s post is brought to you by the natural heritage education staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park. This past July, Lake Superior Provincial Park held a bioblitz in an effort to identify as many species as possible within the park boundaries. That is 160,810 ha of park land and water, abundant with life! Our mission: to get … Continue reading A summer bioblitz at Lake Superior
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:
