Parks Blog: a blog about Ontario Parks.
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Spring paddling safety
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…
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5 Ontario wildflowers to spot this spring
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:
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The 2024 total solar eclipse
On April 8 in the mid-afternoon, a rare astronomical event will occur for observers in Ontario: a total solar eclipse. We’ve compiled a few FAQ to ensure you’re aware of eclipse safety information and best practices should the eclipse overlap with a visit to one of our parks:
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The 2024 total solar eclipse — what is it?
Today’s post was written by Bruce Waters, former educator at the McLaughlin Planetarium and founder of the Killarney Provincial Park Observatory. Midafternoon this April 8, one of the rarest events in the universe will occur for observers in Southern Ontario: a total solar eclipse! A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks the light…
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Take a rainbow walk at Ontario Parks
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! While we’ll be donning our head-to-toe green, we’ve got our eyes set on something grander… …finding the rainbow!
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Kettle Lakes: a land shaped by icebergs
The deep green boreal forest of Kettle Lakes Provincial Park contains 22 beautiful little lakes. Of these lakes, 20 are actually called “kettle lakes” by geographers. So what is a “kettle lake?” To answer that question, we first must look at how kettles are formed.
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April's vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
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.
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My summer as a Discovery ranger at Grundy Lake
Today’s blog was written by Justin Sallans, Discovery ranger at Grundy Lake Provincial Park. As someone who has always loved nature, working as a Discovery ranger at Grundy Lake Provincial Park was the perfect choice for me. Not only did I get to live and work in the park, but I also had the opportunity…
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Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
Today’s blog was written by Jessica Stillman, Discovery program project coordinator. What is ferocious like a lion, fast like a tiger, or hibernates like a bear? These three amazing insects! Antlions, tiger beetles, and Woolly Bear Caterpillars might not be the first things that pop into your mind when you think of a furry or ferocious…