Category: Cycling
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Add nature to your self-care toolkit
As the days get shorter and the colder weather arrives, it’s time to talk self-care. Bubble baths and meditation are great options, but have you considered adding nature to your self-care toolkit? October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and it’s the perfect time to think of ways we can take care of ourselves and…
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Fall biking at Ontario Parks
From family cycling to mountain biking, you’ll find the perfect trail for your fall adventure at Ontario Parks. Take in the autumn colours as you cycle through some of Ontario’s most breathtaking scenery. Here are some of our favourite fall biking destinations:
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Visiting parks on two wheels
At Ontario Parks, we’re constantly on the lookout for ways to promote both the health and wellbeing of our visitors and the parks we protect. The importance of spending time in nature is well documented in scientific research, and we embody our efforts to promote spending more time in nature through our Healthy Parks Healthy…
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What to know before visiting Pretty River Valley Provincial Park
Pretty River Valley Provincial Park is nestled into the Niagara Escarpment, and is an important part of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The park is home to a multitude of species, ecosystems, and sensitive habitats, all of which Ontario Parks is trying to protect. Your actions as a visitor can help us keep this unique…
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6 health benefits of cycling
If you’ve ever pedalled up a hill before, it probably wouldn’t surprise you to hear that cycling is great for working the lower body, but did you know the health benefits reach far beyond your quads and hamstrings? Check out these brain and body benefits of cycling:
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How to be a responsible mountain biker
Mountain biking is a great way to exercise and spend time surrounded by nature. It can also have a huge impact on the environment. We know Ontario Parks trails are a favourite among mountain bikers, so we wanted to share some of our best practices to protect where you bike.
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Winter biking at Algonquin
Snow on the trails no longer means that bike season is over; it means that winter biking season has begun! Winter bikes are mountain bikes with over-sized tires which allow the bikes to travel over snow with ease. One of the best things about winterbiking in the winter is that it’s a great way to…
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Bike and hike the Giant
In today’s post, Discovery Leader Rachelle Law answers a common question: “How do I get to the top of Sleeping Giant?” Hiking up the Sleeping Giant and some of the tallest cliffs in Ontario can be quite the challenge, but the experience and the views are the ultimate reward. One of the most commonly asked…
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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.