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
On July 17, 2018, Lake Superior Provincial Park was officially recognized as a nationally certified Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, becoming our second provincial park to earn this prestigious designation.
This year marks 75 years of interactive Discovery Programs at Ontario Parks. To celebrate, parks across the province are planning a special day of guided hikes and Discovery Drop-ins on August 10!
Today’s post comes from Sarah McMichael, Ontario Parks’ Healthy Parks Healthy People Coordinator. We all know that fresh air is good for us, right? Time in nature has been proven to lead to better sleep, improved productivity, lower stress, increased self-esteem, better mood, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, and a lower risk of … Continue reading The 30×30 Challenge is good for you
Today’s post is from Maureen Forrester, Neys Provincial Park’s Natural Heritage Education Leader. The Group of Seven is a famous group of Canadian artists who formed with the mission to paint the truly rugged landscape of Canada; something they did not feel could be achieved with the popular European artistic style of the time.
The time to strengthen and rediscover our connection to nature is now! Get outside and reconnect at one of these feature campsites. 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 July 18, 2019):
