Pick your backcountry adventure

Choosing a park that offers the opportunities you are searching for can be the hardest part of the planning process. Do you want to canoe or hike? Maybe a little of both? Are you looking to go out for two nights or two weeks? Do you want a challenging terrain or do you prefer a flat trail? … Continue reading Pick your backcountry adventure

Killbear Provincial Park’s gone paperless!

You heard it right — Killbear Provincial Park has switched to paperless permitting! That means there’s no need for visitors to stop at the front gate to check in — you can head right into the park and enjoy! Here’s everything you need to know: when you’re camping when you’re visiting for the day if you’re a … Continue reading Killbear Provincial Park’s gone paperless!

Soundscapes from across Ontario

One of my favourite signs is from a lookout over the Grand Canyon.  It simply says, ONE MINUTE. DON’T READ. DON’T TALK. NO PHOTOS. JUST LOOK…..AND SEE. It is something that I hope you will do often when you visit our parks or other natural areas in Ontario.  But how about this variation? TWO MINUTES. … Continue reading Soundscapes from across Ontario