Category: Camping
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Campfire safety: If you love Ontario Parks, don't burn them!
Today’s post comes from Marketing and Communications summer student Mitch Jackson. His campfire talents include cooking stuffed peppers, grilling barbecue chicken, and always managing to forget to pack a lighter. For many campers, a fire is a must. Gathering ’round the flames, sharing stories with friends and family, making s’mores, and burning marshmallows are all…
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Camping comfortably with bugs
Today’s post was written by Emma Fuller, a Discovery guide at Bon Echo Provincial Park. A lot is left to chance when you’re planning a summer camping trip. You can’t always ensure sunny weather, quiet car rides, or calm paddling waters. However, one thing is certain if you’re heading into the outdoors, you’re definitely going…
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Find a site that fits your needs using filters
Five months ago, you woke up early, sat down at your computer to book a campsite at your favourite park. The big day’s finally here, and you load your gear, family, and pets into the trailer. You drive to the park, get to your site and…. …your heart drops. Your RV is too big for…
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Turn down the noise, turn up the fun: your guide to generators
Generators. These compact power packs have become a more common sight at campsites, providing RVs their electricity during summer months and keeping campers warm during winter stays. While using a generator can help you enjoy your stay, it’s important that your power source doesn’t become a drain on the campers around you. Considering bringing your…
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Park ranger wisdom: 6 tips for greener camping
This post was written by David LeGros, a park naturalist at Ontario Parks. One of the big draws to camping is the chance to get back to nature and experience the beauty it has to offer. The sandy beaches, rocky shorelines, towering pines and singing birds really connect us to the place — we get…
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How to use Kakabeka Falls as a basecamp to explore Thunder Bay
Did you know that Kakabeka Falls is Ontario’s second tallest waterfall? Camp, hike, bike, and swim to your heart’s content next to a natural wonder. The 40 m falls are the crown jewel of the appropriately named Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, a hub of family fun in northern Ontario. And this year, we’re thrilled to announce…
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How to plan a trip to Frontenac
Frontenac is a four-season backcountry park with great opportunities for interior camping, hiking, paddling, and winter activities! Nestled within the Frontenac Arch, Frontenac has a unique landscape not typically found in Southern Ontario. You’ll discover a diverse range of habitats, plants, and animals. With upland forests, rocky ridges, and tranquil lakes, camping is only accessible…
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Discover Lake Huron’s beauty on the Georgian Bay – Lake Huron Route
Planning a cross-province adventure? Check out the Ontario Parks Driving Routes. If an unforgettable road trip is on your bucket list, we’ve got the route for you. Our Georgian Bay – Lake Huron Route is your guide to the world’s longest freshwater beach, breathtaking Georgian Bay sunsets, and the world’s largest freshwater island. Hike the white…