Category: Park Stories
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Kettle Lakes: a land shaped by icebergs
The deep green boreal forest of Kettle Lakes Provincial Park contains 22 beautiful little lakes. Of these lakes, 20 are actually called “kettle lakes” by geographers. So what is a “kettle lake?” To answer that question, we first must look at how kettles are formed.
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Forever protected
We all know Ontario’s provincial parks aim to protect our natural landscapes and species. But did you know that each individual park is protected for its own (often very specific) reasons? Our parks work together as a network of biodiversity and protection. Whether an immense wilderness or a small urban nature reserve, every park plays…
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A journey from the heart of Pinery to school outreach coordinator
Today’s blog was written by Almeera Ahmed, School Outreach Coordinator with the Discovery program. Born and raised in the urban landscape of Brampton, Ontario, my childhood was far from the serene wilderness that would later define my career path. Growing up, my encounters with wildlife were confined to the captivating narratives of wildlife documentaries. However,…
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How to book a virtual school program
Our virtual school programs bring different aspects of Ontario’s natural and cultural heritage into your classroom through stories of the people and landscapes our provincial parks aim to protect. Each program engages your students through storytelling, activities, discussion, and personal experiences.
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A Quetico love story
This post comes from Jill Legault, a Park Information Specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. It’s the time of year to celebrate love. Some love stories have their roots in nature, like Jess and Kay Valley. Here’s the story of how Quetico Provincial Park brought these two lovebirds together for a long, happy life spent in…
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Scientists are absolutely integral to Ontario Parks, working as researchers, biologists, ecologists, and more! Take a look at the work of a few of our awesome women scientists:
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Five friends, five departments, one park
Today’s post comes from Zuzanna, Alysa, Lyle, Jackson, and Emily: five friends who applied to Ontario Parks across the province and by a twist of fate, all got jobs at the same provincial park, 1,500 km (or 16 hours) from home! Are you interested in joining us for the 2024 summer season? Applications are now open! In…
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Butterball’s story
Today’s post comes to us from David Bree, former Discovery Program Lead at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Butterball was a bit of a miracle child. The way the year went, it was amazing that his egg was ever laid, let alone hatched. And he never should have flown. But, somehow, he did. To truly understand Butterball’s…
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Where can a paddle take you?
In today’s post, Rondeau Provincial Park‘s Chief Park Naturalist Jess Matthews takes us back in time… There may be a time when you used your paddle to get through white caps. At other times, it leisurely pulled you over still wetlands. They are a lifeline. Solid, reliable; something that won’t break down on whatever journey…