This post was written by David LeGros, a park naturalist at Ontario Parks. One of the big draws to camping is the chance to get back to nature and experience the beauty it has to offer. The sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, towering pines and singing birds really connect us to the place — we get … Continue reading Park ranger wisdom: 6 tips for greener camping
Last summer while other people my age worked in customer service or were out on placement, I chose a job with the beautiful Sandbanks Provincial Park as a maintenance student. Hi, my name is Hunter, I am a post-secondary student studying photojournalism and am into the second year of my program. This past summer was my … Continue reading A Sandbanks summer: the life of a maintenance student at Ontario Parks
If you’re new to Ontario Parks, you might be a little nervous about the animals that call our parks home. Many of us live in cities or suburbs, with little interaction with wildlife, so we don’t know how to react or behave. We want your parks experience to be fun and safe, both for you … Continue reading What types of wildlife might I see at Ontario Parks?
Bon Echo Provincial Park has long been a favorite destination for day-trippers, and this year is no exception! On nice sunny days our park can get very busy. Planning a day-trip to Bon Echo? Check out our top tips for a fun and frustration-free visit:
Today’s post comes from the family at CreateWithMom.com — a family of four living in the GTA, looking for adventure whenever possible! Our first learning experience on how to car camp was with the Ontario Parks Learn to Camp program a few years ago. After this, we invested in camping equipment and have gone on many … Continue reading Gaining experience with the Learn to Camp program
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:
We don’t know about you, but when we pack food for our backcountry trip, we plan on eating it. That plan can go downhill quickly when raccoons, squirrels, and bears dip into your trail mix, or rain soaks through your pack, ruining your soft sausage buns. You want to see a grumpy bear? A weekend … Continue reading Backcountry basics: storing and disposing of food
Today Yvette Bree, a Discovery Leader at Sandbanks Provincial Park for over 30 years, shares some thoughts about this season. I am pretty lucky: I live in a great country, a great province, and have enjoyed a career in a stunningly beautiful park. Usually my job is to inspire visitors to appreciate the natural world … Continue reading Worst of the worst: a naturalist’s list of the most harmful types of litter
Ontario Parks staff tackle a huge array of tasks and challenges. Our days are diverse. You might find us researching rare species, applying First Aid skills, maintaining safe and healthy water systems, building a boardwalk, or welcoming families to a busy campground. We’re stewards of our province’s most treasured natural resources. We’re educators, instilling a love … Continue reading Happy World Ranger Day!
Ontario Parks beaches are prime summer destinations, particularly on weekends with beautiful weather. Our beaches welcome tens of thousands of visitors every year, and we’re proud to be part of so many happy memories. Here are our top tips to help keep our parks safe and protected, and practice good beach etiquette:
