Parks Blog

Category: Fall

  • Stars over Killarney 2023 recap: a marriage of culture, beauty, and science

    Stars over Killarney is an annual festival celebrated at Killarney Provincial Park. The event’s 2023 theme — Colours in the Cosmos — was inspired by the parallels between the beauty and the colour in provincial parks and the beauty and colour of the skies above. And beautiful colour was found everywhere at this year’s event! The program took…

  • November vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)

    Imagine spending a crisp autumn night under the stars in a heated yurt. Or why not watch a thunderstorm roll in across the lake from your waterfront cottage? Get warm and cozy in a provincial park this November in one of our roofed accommodations! Accommodations featured below are available as of October 30, 2023.

  • Taking my mom camping for the first time in 20 years

    In today’s post, Assistant Program Coordinator Megan Birrell takes us through her latest camping caper. This fall, I took my mom to Arrowhead Provincial Park for our first fall camping experience. Not only was this our first time camping after Labour Day, but it was also my mom’s first time tent camping in over 20…

  • It's Take Me Outside Day!

    Written by Discovery Program Project Coordinator Jessica Stillman. Teachers, did you know you can help your students be more engaged and enthusiastic in all areas of their learning by taking them outside? Studies show that students who experience nature as part of the educational process score higher on tests in reading, writing, and math and…

  • Falling in love with fall colours at Rondeau

    Today’s post comes from Olivia Pomajba, a summer student at Rondeau Provincial Park. “There is nothing permanent except change.” — Heraclitus As the blissful haze of summer fades, we confront the realities of the changing season: colder weather and back to school. Autumn brings change to our lives, and to our parks as well. Change can…

  • 5 ways to practice fall mindfulness

    Can you believe we’re already well into fall? If your day-to-day is anything like ours, your summer flew by, leaving you wondering where the time went. It’s amazing how quickly summer comes and goes, year after year. But that’s nothing to worry about — fall at Ontario Parks is a favourite time of year for many,…

  • 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…

  • Perfect parks for your late fall camping trip

    Looking to extend your camping season? Many of our parks are open for overnight stays in October and November. Whether you snuggle up in your tent or get cozy in your RV, make sure you pack extra socks! Bundle up and book a trip to one of these late fall camping spots:

  • October's digital download

    “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”  – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Want to see the wonders of October? Keep an eye on our Fall Colour Report to catch the ideal spots for leaf peeping. This month’s FREE digital download comes from Oastler Lake Provincial Park.

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