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  • Why it's important for children to play outside in winter

    Every winter, as the temperatures drop, so does the amount of time we spend outside. This is especially true for children — playtime can become limited to the indoors. It may be tempting to hide inside until the weather warms up, but outdoor play is essential for your children’s well-being all year long. Here are…

  • 5 ways to stay active in the cold

    Brrr! Temperatures are dropping, and winter’s icy grip is almost upon us. We bet you’re feeling just about ready to tuck into a nice, long winter’s hibernation. Not so fast! We’ve partnered with our snow-loving friends at Subaru Canada to share some great ways to stay active and enjoy winter. Outdoor activity is important for our mental…

  • Health benefits of dark skies

    Today’s blog comes from Senior Marketing Specialist Sarah McMichael-Chen.  My most memorable camping memory didn’t come from a crackling campfire, a panoramic lookout, or a stunning sandy beach. It happened at 3:00 am at Lake Superior Provincial Park. As I stumbled out of my tent for a late-night bathroom break, I noticed something different about…

  • 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…

  • Painting the picturesque: a guide to art in nature

    Today’s blog comes from Megan Callahan, a customer service assistant for Ontario Parks. Her love for nature and educational background in fine arts has created wonderful synchronicity in her parks career. Oftentimes, when someone thinks of art and Ontario Parks, they think of the Group of Seven. You know, the group of artists that were inspired…

  • 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…

  • Accessible locations to view fall colours

    As the cold weather hits, opportunities to view a stunning array of fall colours are popping up around the province. Ontario Parks is committed to making our parks as accessible as possible for visitors. If you’re planning a trip, we’ve rounded up a list of parks with accessibility features that are perfect for viewing the…

  • Nature on the brain

    Today’s blog comes from Kelsey Fenwick, senior park naturalist at Blue Lake Provincial Park.  Growing up in small town Ontario, I’ve always loved and appreciated the natural world. Interestingly, I spent most of my life appreciating nature from a distance. Although my hometown of Dryden is surrounded by the beautiful boreal forest, for most of…

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