Time in nature has been proven to lead to better sleep, improved productivity, and lower stress. What better reasons to go camping? Scout out your ideal campsite on our Campsite Browsing/Reservation tool (including pictures of most campsites!), or check out these featured campsites (available as of noon on August 8, 2019):
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 Jordan Welch and Kelly Taylor, Discovery Program staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park We have all been asked the question “what do you want to be when you grow … Continue reading Behind the scenes: from curious camper to Discovery staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Rebecca Rogge, a travelling resource steward for the Northeast Zone. I first started working for the Northeast Zone Resource Steward Program back in 2011. It seems like a lifetime ago. At the time, it was a relatively new job in Ontario Parks. The program had only been around for a few … Continue reading The life of a resource steward
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 Heather Stern, a Discovery Leader at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. So you think you want to work with the Ontario Parks Discovery Program… Every spring, while interviewing potential … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: working with the Discovery Program at Samuel de Champlain
Today’s post comes from Brianne Schneider, a Learn to Fish leader at Emily Provincial Park. New to fishing? Want to freshen up your skills? The Learn to Fish program is for you! This two-hour session begins on land but ends along the shores catching the big one or the small one. The best part about … Continue reading 5 reasons why you should try our Learn to Fish program
This summer, we joined forces with the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance and Butternut Productions to create some “tasty” new videos with some Feast On chefs (Feast On recognizes businesses committed to sourcing Ontario grown/made food and drink). Somehow, food always tastes better over the campfire! We headed to Sibbald Point Provincial Park where Chef Ricky Casipe of Hawthorne … Continue reading Campfire Trout recipe
One of the best parts about camping at one of our parks is the breathtakingly clear night sky. These clear skies provide the perfect backdrop to see the wonders of our solar system sprawled out above you. Seeing these magnificent skies is one thing, but being able to capture them adds a whole other level to … Continue reading Tips for night sky photography
We know the struggle. We know what you have been waiting for. We are happy to say that the long weekend is almost here! Our southern parks are looking pretty full for the long weekend, but we have some beautiful sites available at our northern parks! Scout out your ideal campsite on our Campsite Browsing/Reservation tool … Continue reading Campsite vacancy highlights: Aug 2-5
Today’s post comes from Kyra Santin, a Natural Heritage Education and Marketing Student from our Northwest Zone. George Santayana — poet, philosopher and naturalist — said, “The Earth has music for those who listen.” The earth holds a lot of beauty within it. If we open our eyes and ears, and listen to the world … Continue reading Listening to nature’s music
Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre. Fishing can be enjoyed in every season, and this means that we can keep the health of our lakes and waterways top-of-mind year-round. In Ontario, the Fishing Regulations control live bait to prevent the spread of infectious fish diseases (like viral hemorrhagic septicemia), unwanted … Continue reading Responsible anglers are nature’s superheroes
