Category: Park Partners
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Fun in the sun: bringing Ukrainian families to parks
What is it that you love most about camping? The smell of campfire, the sound of the birds chirping in the forest, or that food just tastes better cooked outside? There’s something about nature that calls to us, beckoning us to return to our favourite parks year after year. But what if you don’t have…
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Turtles love water (bottles!)
What do turtles and reusable water bottles have in common? More than you might imagine. Turtles need our help, and we’ve partnered with our friends at Chilly Moose (and their reusable bottles) to help meet the challenge!
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How the 30×30 Challenge helped me find calmness and connection
Ro Nwosu (WildRoga) is a yoga teacher, trainer, and fitness educator known for her infectious laugh and out-of-the-box thinking to get people moving. August is when I usually arrange the last of my summer plans and start looking forward to fall. This year I had a busy start to the summer, so I was craving a…
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The ultimate fall adventure destination: paddle, bike and hike at Restoule Provincial Park
Influencer Diana Lee lives for adventure, the great outdoors, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)! Find out what she’s (S)UP to @only1phoenixx on Instagram and Twitter. Experience the magic of fall at a park that has it all: Restoule Provincial Park! From tranquil paddling routes to scenic trails for hikers or mountain bikers, there is something for everyone!…
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Stars over Killarney 2022: from the Earth to the moon, Mars and beyond!
Stars over Killarney is an annual festival celebrating the connection between the beauty of Killarney Provincial Park with an element of astronomical knowledge. This year’s theme is “From the Earth to the moon, Mars, and beyond!”. Come join us on our exploration of how the Earth’s geology helps us to understand the moon and planets…
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Cheers to reforestation!
Great work everyone! Field Guide and hats are now SOLD OUT, with a portion of every purchase supporting reforestation work at Balsam Lake! If you’re keen to support reforestation at Balsam Lake, please consider donating directly! Ontario Parks and Collective Arts are brewing up a tasty ecological reforestation project for Balsam Lake Provincial Park this…
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Be an invasive species fighter! Clean, drain, dry your boat
Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre. Ontario is home to wonderful lakes, rivers and streams. Unfortunately, some of these waterways are home to aquatic invasive species such as Zebra or Quagga Mussels. These species can be spread from one waterbody to another through watercraft that have not been properly cleaned, drained…
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Park etiquette for your first RV trip
New to RVing in parks? You’re not alone! With over 19,000 car camping sites at Ontario Parks, there’s new adventurers getting into the RV game every year. With help from our friends at Wayfarer Insurance Group, we’ve compiled a few unwritten RV rules to know before your first road trip: