Close your eyes and imagine:
Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?
Here are our top ten reasons to try spring camping this season:
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Today’s post comes from Assistant Zone Ecologist Pilar Manorome.
Spring is probably my favourite season as it brings new life to our parks in the form of migrating birds and emerging spring ephemerals, giving our forests their long-awaited pops of vibrant colours and contrast.
Most people know of the White Trillium — also referred to as Wake Robin or Large-leaved Trillium — as Ontario’s provincial flower. This is the flower featured on many of our provincial documents, from health cards to driver’s licenses.
Here are the top five fun facts about this iconic Ontario species:
Spring has entered the chat.
Everyone knows the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but in reality, there are lots of early spring blooms for you to spot this month!
This month’s FREE digital download features Marsh Marigolds spotted at Quetico Provincial Park.
Today’s post comes to us from the Discovery staff at Charleston Lake Provincial Park.
Spring is coming!
Some telltale signs of spring include the return of birds that left for the winter, spring wildflowers opening their colourful blooms, and new tree leaves unfurling from buds.
But before that, there’s often an earlier sign of spring: butterflies.
That’s right, butterflies! A sign of spring in Charleston Lake is the sight of some early winged beauties flitting about.
Continue reading Butterflies: a not-so-well-known sign of spring
Spring has sprung at Ontario Parks!
The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and the days of snow and sleet are (hopefully!) behind us. As the snow melts, enjoy the sensory delights of spring in our provincial parks as we see and hear signs of warm weather to come.
You know it’s spring in Ontario Parks when…
It’s International Day of Forests!
Ontario Parks protects a collection of breathtakingly beautiful forests from across the province. Each will be brimming with signs of life as the snow melts and temperatures warm.
Let’s take a look at five unique forests you can visit this spring.
Itching for ice out? We certainly are.
But spring weather can be fickle. Hitting the lake too early, failing to respect weather conditions or paddling beyond your skill level isn’t just risky — it’s downright dangerous.
We chatted with Paul Smith, past park superintendent of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, to get some top do’s and don’ts for spring paddling safety:
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and splashes of beautiful colour are beginning to pop up in parks.
Spring wildflowers bloom for only a short amount of time, and we’ve got our sights set on spotting as many as we can!
Here are five beautiful ephemerals you may find on your spring adventures:
Spring temperatures can be tough to predict, which is what makes April a great month to stay in a cabin or yurt!
Whether it rains, snows or shines, you’ll have a cozy home base for your outdoor adventures.
Accommodations featured below were available as of March 12, 2024.
Continue reading April’s vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
Planning a visit and wondering whether you’ll see a Black Bear? Tune in to our monthly Black Bear feature where our ecologists let you know common bear behaviour for the month or season.
Spring is upon us, and Ontario’s Black Bears are ready for another season of eating to gain fat for winter hibernation.
While young bear cubs are sticking close to their moms, yearling bears (bears that are about a year and a half) may be leaving and striking out on their own for the first time in search of food. (Your actions really make a difference for young Black Bears this month!)
Here’s what our bears are up to this month:
