Category: Park Events
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Congratulations, 2020 grads!
We know Ontario grads have worked hard in school all year. To help them celebrate their success and get their summer off to a great start, Ontario Parks is offering free day-use entry to 2020 high school graduates throughout the month of July, Mondays to Thursdays.
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March Break 2020
During the long winter months, many of us get less “Vitamin N” than usual. Yet contact with nature has been found to lower blood pressure, strengthen immune system, help prevent disease, and reduce stress levels. Keen to spend time in nature with your family this March Break? Here’s a list of fun happenings across the…
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6 romantic spots in Ontario Parks
Ever feel like you’ve wandered into the heart of a fairy tale? From snow-topped mountains to sparkling ice crystals, Ontario’s natural world is the perfect setting for romance. And this list of our favourite spots is sure to make your heart flutter…
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Cross Quetico Lakes Ski Tour: a Quetico tradition for skiers
Today’s post comes from Chris Stromberg, a backcountry operations specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. Quetico Provincial Park is known globally among the canoeing enthusiasts for its connecting lakes and waterways, undeveloped landscape and road-less, non-mechanized travel. In winter, Quetico becomes very quiet. The occasional ice fishers, snowshoers, or skiers will likely witness far more animal…
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Family Day 2020
Family Day is the perfect opportunity to get your loved ones outdoors for a winter adventure. Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend:
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Holiday boredom busters in southwestern Ontario
Is “I’m bored” a constant refrain during the winter school break? Boredom can be good for kids’ creativity, but it can be demanding on a parent’s last nerve. Out of ideas? We have you covered. Southwestern Ontario boasts nine parks which are open over the school break, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor programs,…
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November/December events at Ontario Parks
Many of our parks hibernate through the winter, but for others, the fun’s just getting started! From Victorian farmhouses to dryland dogsledding, we’ve got some exciting events this November and December!
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Christmas at Presqu'ile
Whether you’re perusing for holiday gifts, soaking in the arts, or simply in need of a hot drink after a November hike, it’s the perfect season to visit Presqu’ile Provincial Park! Christmas at Presqu’ile unfolds November 2, 3, 6, 9, and 10, 2019. Presented by the Friends of Presqu’ile Park, this annual event features wares from more than 100…
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Halloween 2019 at Ontario Parks
By the pricking of our thumbs, something wicked this way comes… We’ve got tons of haunted Halloween events coming up this month! And don’t forget to check out events page for late-breaking additions. Will you be visiting the ghosts of campers past this October?