Today’s post comes from Jared Sanders, with information provided by Erin Postenka. They are both members of the Resource Management Team at Pinery Provincial Park. In my youth, the sight of any yellow and black flying insect was terrifying to me. Any child who has been stung quickly learns that bees and wasps are not to be messed … Continue reading All buzz, little to no bite
Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime! Interpreter, David Bree, is about to take us on a journey down memory lane. After 32 years, the end is near. Hi, my name is David Bree and I have worked at Ontario Parks as an interpreter (also known as a park naturalist) for over half my … Continue reading The great OP retirement tour: Charleston Lake
If you’ve been looking on our reservation system lately, you’ll have realized this already – our southern provincial parks are SUPER busy this year! This summer, the solution to finding your serene camping trip might be to head north. There, you’ll find not only more space to camp in peace, but also opportunities to explore … Continue reading Why you should go north to camp this summer
Well… it had to happen eventually! Ontario Parks’ longest serving employee has retired after working 62 years at Killbear Provincial Park. Eddie started working at the park in 1959 and helped to build the roads and campgrounds before the park officially opened in 1960. After a full career training countless staff and keeping the maintenance department … Continue reading The remarkable 62-year career of Eddie Ramsay
This post comes from Park Information Specialist Jill Legault of Quetico Provincial Park. “Portaging is like hitting yourself on the head with a hammer: it feels so good when you stop.” — Bill Mason Did you know Quetico Provincial Park’s solitary wilderness experience and pristine nature is available without portaging?
Ontario Parks is nothing without our amazing staff. There are so many hardworking people behind each and every visit to our beautiful provincial parks. One of them is Agnese Bortolussi. On International Women’s Day, we would like to say thank you to Agnese (Aggie) for her years of hard work!
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
This blog comes from David Legros, a Natural Heritage Education Specialist at Algonquin Provincial Park, and lover of backcountry camping. There you are, standing on the rocky shore of a lake. A windswept pine sits behind you, and a wild landscape before you. Welcome to backcountry camping!
Spring will be here before you know it. Get one last winter adventure in this March! Stay warm in one of our roofed accommodations. We’ve got lots of cabins, cottages, and yurts available all month, especially for midweek visitors! Accommodations featured below were available as of 11:00 am, February 18, 2020.
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 Caroline Freitag, a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. When I was a very young child, I was fascinated by leaves and rocks. On walks around my neighbourhood … Continue reading My journey to becoming a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls
