Outdoor trip planning? There’s an app for that!
The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) has launched a signature AdventureSmart Trip Plan app to aid outdoor recreationalists to “Get informed and go outdoors!”
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Hitting the trail at Esker Lakes
This post is written by Dave Sproule, Natural Heritage Education Specialist with Ontario Parks. If you are looking for a new trail to explore this summer, the Lonesome Bog Trail at Esker Lakes Provincial Park might be just the ticket! This 1.5 km interpretive trail sweeps around Sausage Lake and travels through a variety of habitats, introducing … Continue reading Hitting the trail at Esker Lakes
Featured constellations: heroes and serpents
In last month’s constellation post, we featured Boötes the Herdsman, Virgo the Maiden and Libra the Scales. This month, we will discuss the constellations of Hercules, Ophiuchus and Serpens.
June’s digital download
Just look at this spring-blooming pink Prairie Smoke. Why not decorate your device with this June gem? This cheery flower turns rare alvar habitat into a sea of fluffy pink! This month’s FREE digital download was snapped at Balsam Lake Provincial Park.
Water, water everywhere
Today’s post comes from Erica Seely, a Discovery Guide at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Landscapes change drastically with the seasons and spring is a great time to visit Sandbanks’ pannes — as long as you don’t mind getting your feet wet!
Find yourself here
Here’s to the moments that took our breath away…the moments we knew — at our core — that people were meant to be outside. We hope you’ll continue to find yourself at Ontario Parks throughout your life, finding new moments of discovery, connection, and wonder.
5 backcountry gems of southeastern Ontario
Ontario’s wilderness is a lot closer than you think. Did you know you can leave downtown Toronto and be paddling out to your campsite in less than 3 hours? These five southeastern parks are perfect for finding backcountry solitude close to home:
Spring is turtle season at Grundy Lake
Many Ontario Parks have their “signature” wildlife: commonly-encountered and charismatic animals that most park visitors hope to catch a glimpse of during their stay. Woodland Caribou Provincial Park is named for the iconic Woodland Caribou. Murphys Point Provincial Park is one of the best places to catch a glimpse of the elusive Gray Ratsnake. Rondeau Provincial Park … Continue reading Spring is turtle season at Grundy Lake
Georgian Bay Biosphere Region: biodiversity on the Bay
The eastern shore of Georgian Bay is a pink necklace of islands scattered on a turquoise sea. A freshwater sea, that is. Georgian Bay is part of Lake Huron, and Huron is one of the Great Lakes, the largest expanse of freshwater in the world. Eastern Georgian Bay is world class. In 2004, the area was … Continue reading Georgian Bay Biosphere Region: biodiversity on the Bay
Help us count the loons at Killarney
Calling all community scientists! Grab your paddle and join us for the 26th Annual Loon Counts at Killarney Provincial Park. Spring Count: Saturday, June 8, 2024 Summer Count: Saturday, August 10, 2024