You’ve seen the Instagram snaps and magazine covers. You dream of the view from white quartzite mountain ridges, of gazing across the landscape that inspired the Group of Seven. Pump the brakes a moment, though. Did you see that word “mountain”? It’s not a metaphor. The Crack is an extremely challenging hike in the LaCloche … Continue reading How to plan a day hike on Killarney’s “The Crack” Trail
Ready to ditch the treadmill or pavement for somewhere a little more scenic? Trail running opens a whole new world for you beyond paved surfaces. And as with road running, it’s a healthy, simple activity with few gear requirements. We’ve partnered with our friends at Merrell to share the health benefits of trail running, as … Continue reading Take your run to the trails
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 to injured guests, 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 … Continue reading Happy World Ranger Day!
Last year, Ontario’s protected areas experienced record-breaking demand. Ontario Parks received 11 million visits, and Parks Canada reported over 2 million visits. That’s 13 million visits to Ontario’s provincial and national parks in one year. That’s roughly equivalent to the population of Ontario!
Our staff are working hard to ensure our visitors are having a safe and enjoyable time at Ontario Parks. Here are a few ways you can do your part to maintain a smooth experience at our parks for all:
Today’s post comes from Park Naturalist Roger LaFontaine, a highly trained DROP specialist who aids in the retrieval of technology in distress or imminent danger. With so many people coming to our amazing parks last year, social media was loaded with pictures. They took pictures of the landscape, wildlife, their families and friends, and themselves — lots … Continue reading DROP Unit formed to recover lost selfie gear
There’s nothing worse than coming back to your campsite after a day of fun and finding a bear has ransacked your cooler. Stop encouraging Yogi Bear’s pic-a-nic basket habit by keeping your campsite clean. Here are four ways to keep your campsite clean and bear-free:
Today’s blog comes from Emma Dennis, an assistant Discovery Program leader at Killarney Provincial Park. I am a lover of the outdoors and an avid hiker, so it’s only natural that I own two dogs that share that same passions. As Killarney residents, we are lucky enough to have Killarney Provincial Park as our backyard. … Continue reading Keeping dogs on-leash protects our parks’ ecological integrity
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:
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 David Bree, Discovery Program Lead at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Trails and parks go together like (fill in your favourite pairing here: “like peas and carrots,” as Forrest Gump would … Continue reading Discovery and trails go together like peanut butter and jelly
