Category: Cultural Heritage
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The Northern Lights
Seeing the magnificent Northern Lights is a bucket list item for any nature lover. But did you know that the Northern Lights are caused by charged particles from the Sun? The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is the name given to an often-ethereal band or curtain of faint light seen towards the northern horizon. Generally,…
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Frances Anne Hopkins: documenting the lives of voyageurs through art
Today’s post comes from Taylor Bottoms-Cau, a second-year Discovery student at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. You’ve likely heard of the Group of Seven, artists who travelled the remote landscapes of Ontario to capture their rugged beauty by brush. But they weren’t the only artists who travelled rough and painted what they saw! Fifty years before…
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Shining a light on the historic Presqu’ile lighthouse
If you’ve visited Presqu’ile Provincial Park, it is almost certain you have spent some time admiring their iconic Presqu’ile Point Lighthouse. For over 180 years this lighthouse has remained a landmark in times of great change. Although the Presqu’ile Point Lighthouse has remained a beacon along the north shore of Lake Ontario, it has had…
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What makes the Great Lakes so great?
In today’s blog, Discovery Project Program Coordinator Jessica Stillman reflects on our mutual relationship with the Great Lakes. Our human history is reflected in their waters. The Great Lakes capture our past, influence our present, and inspire our future. Imagine the stories they could tell. These bodies of water are called the Great Lakes for…
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Step back in time at the Silver Queen Mine open house
Today’s post comes from the Wandering Wagars, an adventure-loving family travelling the globe. A great attraction can transport you into another world. But the staff at Murphys Point Provincial Park took things in a different direction, and ended up taking us back in time.
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Chugging along the tracks of time
Today’s post comes from Kelila Seymour, a Discovery Leader at Neys Provincial Park. While some parks can boast a connection with the Canadian Pacific Railroad (CPR), few parks are “tied” to the railroad as closely as Neys! Maybe you’ve driven across the tracks when you’ve entered the park, heard the whistle blow as you curl…
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Adventure Lab: are you ready for an adventure?
Ontario Parks is pleased to unveil a new outdoor activity that we hope will help connect you and your family to our amazing system of parks! We’ve teamed up with Adventure Lab to create seven unique “Adventures” that teach you about our protected spaces!