Category: Park Partners
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4 tips for choosing the perfect RV
The ability to take your “home away from home” all over the province has never been more appealing. The assurance that your living space is safe for your family, combined with the freedom to travel where and when you want, has proved to be an ideal way for Ontarians to enjoy the great outdoors while…
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Introductory backcountry camping tips from The Trip Shed
There’s a lot that goes into planning a backcountry camping trip. You have to map out your route, organize your supplies, and practice your camping skills to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip. But unfortunately, if you’ve only ever camped in a campground, planning your first trip can seem daunting. Where do you…
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How our partners helped us protect our parks in 2019
We are privileged to work with partner organizations that help us keep our parks accessible for the millions of Ontarians who use them every year.
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Invasive Species Fighters: keep our lakes great
Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre. Our Great Lakes are Great with a capital “G,” and we want to keep them that way. Ontario Parks offer pristine outdoor experiences with nearly two dozen provincial parks situated on the Great Lakes. Did you know that invasive carps are not established in the…
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Lake Superior Provincial Park contest rules
On March 2, 2020 we will be drawing two winners of unique Lake Superior Provincial Park toques. Check back each month for new contests and more cool park gear! You can participate in this month’s photo contest on the park’s Facebook or Instagram accounts. Below are the official rules for the Lake Superior Provincial Park…
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Ontario Parks thanks Killarney donors with a guided hike
Ontario’s provincial parks hold a special place in the hearts of our donors. Recently, they stepped up in a big way for Killarney Provincial Park.
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The Lake Superior Water Trail: the greatest of trails
Today’s post comes from Joanie McGuffin (paddler, author, and executive director of the Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy (LSWC)), and Holly Drew (LSWC Marketing and Communications Coordinator). For thousands of years, people paddled birchbark canoes along the shores of Lake Superior to get from place to place. Travelling and trading, hunting and fishing; these were the…
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Outdoor trip planning? There’s an app for that!
The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) has launched a signature AdventureSmart Trip Plan app to aid outdoor recreationalists to “Get informed and go outdoors!”