Parks Blog

Category: #CoolThingsinOP

  • See the stars at Killarney's (upgraded!) observatory

    Did you know Killarney is one of only two provincial parks with an observatory? And the park observatory, which hosts a variety of astronomy programs throughout the summer, recently got an upgrade!

  • Pinery goes to battle for bats

    Today’s post comes from Natural Heritage Education Supervisor Alistair MacKenzie and Bat Stewardship Technician Heather Sanders. Did you know Pinery Provincial Park has been a bat research hot spot for more than four decades? We’ve collaborated with research groups at York University, Western University and the University of Waterloo. Much of what we know about Ontario…

  • A hole-in-one at Mikisew

    Today’s post comes from John Etches, marketing specialist and disc golf enthusiast.  When I received the call about the possibility of a new disc golf course in one of our parks, I shook my head in disbelief! As an avid disc golfer, could this be a dream come true?

  • On the trail at Restoule

    Restoule Provincial Park is a park for trail lovers, hikers, canoeists and kayakers, birders, and now: mountain bikers! Yes, Restoule now has a section of single-track mountain bike trail.

  • Arrowhead’s new Visitor Centre

    Ontario Parks is thrilled to announce that Arrowhead Provincial Park’s brand-new Visitor Centre officially opened on December 14, 2018!

  • Try out the Nature Playbook

    The Nature Playbook is wonderful!

  • 15 awe-inspiring waterfalls in Ontario Parks

    There’s something magical about waterfalls. The sound. The peace. The wonder. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite falls from around the province. Take a look and let us know which one captures your imagination!

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