Parks Blog

Category: Art & Music

  • Finding inspiration through nature

    This blog post comes from Laura Myers, a Learning and Education Leader with the Ontario Parks Discovery Program. Provincial parks are powerful places filled with inspiring elements. They have inspired artists for countless generations and continue to draw artists from near and far.

  • Christmas at Presqu'ile

    Whether you’re perusing for holiday gifts, soaking in the arts, or simply in need of a hot drink after a November hike, it’s the perfect season to visit Presqu’ile Provincial Park! Christmas at Presqu’ile unfolds November 2, 3, 6, 9, and 10, 2019. Presented by the Friends of Presqu’ile Park, this annual event features wares from more than 100…

  • Sketching Superior: the Group of Seven in Neys Provincial Park

    Today’s post is from Maureen Forrester, Neys Provincial Park’s Natural Heritage Education Leader. The Group of Seven is a famous group of Canadian artists who formed with the mission to paint the truly rugged landscape of Canada; something they did not feel could be achieved with the popular European artistic style of the time.

  • Inspired by Quetico

    Today’s post comes from one of Quetico Provincial Park’s 2017 Artists-in-Residence. Heather M. O’Connor is a freelance journalist and children’s author. She is currently working on a middle-grade novel and two picture books, inspired by her 2017 residency.  I hear the first loon call the moment my foot touches the path. It’s magical, the sound…

  • Here's to another 125 years

    As our 125th anniversary year comes to a close, we would like to say a huge thank you for an amazing year. Now etched into our history, here’s a few of the highlights from this exciting year.

  • Awenda Inspired! exhibition

    Finding artistic inspiration in Ontario Parks is nothing new. Artists have been drawn to provincial parks from the very earliest years of the park system.

  • Billy's bobbers

    Thanks to Brad Steinberg, our Natural Heritage Education Coordinator, for today’s post, which includes instructions on how to make your own fishing bobber. I never knew either of my grandfathers, both of them claimed by heart disease before I got to know them. I was, however, blessed with some great surrogates – family friends whose…

  • Inspired by the land of the Sleeping Giant

    Iconic. Inspiring. Idyllic. Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, near Thunder Bay, is without a doubt a natural wonder of Ontario. When viewed across the landscape, this natural landform resembles that of a giant sleeping on its back. Its beauty and allure has captivated artists for generations.

  • Algonquin Artist in Residency program – call for submissions!

    In partnership with the Algonquin Art Centre, Algonquin Provincial Park is excited to announce the launch of the 2018 Artist in Residency program. This program allows artists working in various areas (visual, literary, media arts) to spend time in the heart of Algonquin’s beautiful wilderness — working on their projects, collaborating with park researchers, and…

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