Category: Park Partners
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Shell-ebrate Ontario's turtles with our new merchandise line
Last spring, we asked you to help us protect Ontario’s eight turtles species, all of which are species at risk. With just one year of the Turtle Protection Project under our belts, staff are already seeing amazing results. This year, we’re excited to debut a new way to support turtle conservation in Ontario Parks: our Turtle…
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The "Nature Snoopers": a legacy in photos
Special thanks to Kandyd Szuba, a family friend of the Meissners, who helped donate the Meissner’s photo collection to Ontario Parks and contributed to this article. Meet the “Nature Snoopers.” To their friends, Erwin and Annie Meissner were the “Nature Snoopers.” Everywhere they went, they were “nature snooping” – down every back road and down…
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How to dress for your winter adventure
When it comes to an outdoor excursion during the winter months, clothing can make or break your experience. If you’re cold or wet it’s going to be much more difficult for you to enjoy your time in the outdoors. Making sure you’re properly outfitted for whatever weather comes your way is crucial. Here’s how to…
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Why donate to Ontario Parks?
Did you know only a small portion of Ontario Parks’ budget comes from provincial taxes? In fact, the vast majority of operational funding comes from day-use and camping fees, rentals, partnerships, and the support of our generous donors. Our donors give for many reasons. Ontario’s provincial parks are places of treasured memories, family traditions, connections…
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Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2021
Spending time in nature is good for our mind and body. We sleep better and think more clearly. Stress and anxiety slip away. Research shows being outside can lower blood pressure, strengthen our immune system, and helps us relax. With over 330 provincial parks, there is much to do and see in Ontario Parks. To…
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What RV trends do we expect to see?
In today’s post, our friends at the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association share their insights into the latest RV trends, and invite you to the Toronto Spring Camping and RV Show (a free online event). Many industries have taken a hit during the pandemic, but the Canadian RV and camping industry was an exception. More and more…
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This is your brain on nature!
Nature? We’re here for it and so are our friends at Coleman Canada. Read on to find out how they’re helping us encourage Ontarians to spend more time outside! It’s easy to feel a bit low at this time of year. It seems to get dark outside immediately after lunch, the sun is elusive, and…