You’ve heard about this fantastic new adventure through a friend, route guide, or Instagram. It looks kind of tough, and you’re pretty new to the whole backcountry thing. Still, you don’t want to miss out, so you decide to go for it. But as you start planning, there’s a little voice wondering if this is … Continue reading Backcountry basics: know your limits
Today’s post comes from Will Oades, Discovery Program Educator at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Eating in the backcountry should be no different than eating at home! Well-planned and prepared backcountry meals can taste amazing, satisfy your hunger, and foster conversations about your long day of hiking or paddling. Tasty outdoor meals are a simple comfort … Continue reading Master Chef: Ontario Parks backcountry edition
When making a reservation for a backcountry camping trip, you will be asked to describe your camping equipment in detail. In the rush to confirm your booking, it can be easy to ignore this request, or to give a quick answer. But have you ever considered why we ask this question?
Today’s post comes from Jill Sorensen, Quetico Provincial Park’s biggest sweet tooth. Celebrating a birthday or anniversary while on your backcountry camping trip? Here are some of my favourite trail treats to make your day extra special. Even if there’s no occasion, food is such an important part of any trip and a total morale … Continue reading 7 desserts for your next backcountry trip
Today’s post comes from Jill Legault, Information Specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. Summertime means puppy playtime! Dogs love the opportunity to be outside as much as you do. A little planning means every family member is happy and safe in the backcountry.
We don’t know about you, but when we pack food for our backcountry trip, we plan on eating it. That plan can go downhill quickly when raccoons, squirrels, and bears dip into your trail mix, or rain soaks through your pack, ruining your soft sausage buns. You want to see a grumpy bear? A weekend … Continue reading Backcountry basics: storing and disposing of food
Whitney Arnott is a hiking and canoeing enthusiast that likes to spend days at a time in the backcountry when she’s not working at Ontario Parks branch office. Here are her tips for safe drinking water when you’re in the wilderness. When it comes to drinking water in the backcountry, you may think it will … Continue reading Backcountry basics: drinking water
This post was written by Northwestern Ontario Parks Planning Intern Kestrel Wraggett. We know that Ontario Parks protect some of the most unique and precious natural systems in the province, but did you know we help protect a nationally recognized network of significant waterways called the Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS)?
In today’s post, Ontario Parks’ Assistant Program Coordinator Megan Birrell recounts her first hike-in backcountry adventure. Last year, I tried backcountry camping by canoe for the first time. This summer, my camping crew and I decided to take it up a notch and try hike-in camping. We selected Bon Echo Provincial Park’s Abes and Essens Trail … Continue reading 5 things I learned on my first hike-in backcountry trip
Today’s post comes from Brittany Thatcher and Jill Legault of Quetico Provincial Park. Going meatless on hiking excursions, canoe trips, or any outdoor adventures can be easy, nutritious, and delicious! Vegetables and vegetable-based products can provide you with the energy and protein needed to lead successful trips.
