During the long winter months, many of us get less “Vitamin N” than usual. Yet contact with nature has been found to lower blood pressure, strengthen immune system, help prevent disease, and reduce stress levels. Keen to spend time in nature with your family this March Break? Here’s a list of fun happenings across the … Continue reading March Break 2020
Ontario Parks has some pretty cool events every year and Bronte Creek Provincial Park’s legendary Maple Syrup Festival is right up there on the cool-o-meter. Yes, folks: fresh Ontario maple syrup will be flowing over pancakes, bacon, and more as visitors get set to celebrate an annual spring tradition. Fresh air, maple taffy, and loads … Continue reading 6 reasons to visit the Bronte Creek Maple Syrup Festival this March
Located three hours from Toronto, Killbear Provincial Park is an iconic summer vacation destination for many Ontarians. Now those who love Killbear can visit the park when it’s cloaked in white! Here are 5 reasons you need to make a winter trip:
Love variety? Pinery Provincial Park might be your ideal winter vacation spot. Here are six reasons we think you’ll fall in love with this southwestern gem’s snowy season:
Imagine you’re standing in Pinery Provincial Park. You close your eyes and take in the peace of nature all around you. All of the sudden, a loud yodel interrupts the quiet! That unbelievable sound is actually thousands of birds yodeling en masse as they fly over the park in search of their next feeding ground. … Continue reading Tundra Swans at Pinery
Is your family ready to take flight this March Break? Check out Rondeau Provincial Park’s “Wings of Spring.” This bird-themed spring series runs March 9-17, 2019, and features all sorts of feathery fun!
Staying active in the winter isn’t always easy. For some of us, it’s tempting to stay in, cuddle up, and spend the long winter months binging Netflix under a warm blanket. Cross-country skiing boasts a wide array of benefits for your physical and mental health. Here’s why you should strap on some skis and spend … Continue reading Health benefits of cross-country skiing
Today’s post comes from Kaitlyn Plastino, Discovery staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park. One of the best things about Lake Superior Provincial Park is its abundance in excellent wildlife-watching opportunities. Whether you’re staying for a week, or just visiting for the day, our diverse range of habitats makes our park a birdwatcher’s paradise year-round. No … Continue reading A bird for all seasons at Lake Superior Provincial Park
Park experiences, just as sisters, vary greatly. Each has their own personality and experiences. Today’s very special post comes from three sisters: Green student Elle Dresser from Fushimi Lake Provincial Park, Park Warden Libbey Dresser at Fairbank Provincial Park, and Park Warden Ivy Dresser at Wheatley Provincial Park. Are you interested in joining us for … Continue reading Four parks for three sisters
Today’s post comes from Chris Stromberg, a backcountry operations specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. Quetico Provincial Park is known globally among the canoeing enthusiasts for its connecting lakes and waterways, undeveloped landscape and road-less, non-mechanized travel. In winter, Quetico becomes very quiet. The occasional ice fishers, snowshoers, or skiers will likely witness far more animal … Continue reading Cross Quetico Lakes Ski Tour: a Quetico tradition for skiers
