Category: Park Stories
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From the abundant to the rare, parks protect them all
Today’s post comes from Natural Heritage Education Supervisor Alistair MacKenzie at Pinery Provincial Park. The landscape of Ontario Parks is renowned for being strongholds for myriad species, both common and rare. A primary objective of Ontario Parks is the maintenance and restoration of ecological integrity, and the strengths of our protected areas are evident in the…
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Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Breaking the Barrier
Thirty years ago, Atikokan resident and paralympic gold medalist Tom Hainey historically swam across the entire length of Quetico Provincial Park in the Breaking the Barrier Swim. This swim honoured Tom Hainey’s mother and long-time Quetico employee, Sheila Hainey, who had recently passed away in a car crash. This year on August 12, a gathering…
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5 reasons to visit Wakami Lake Provincial Park
Wakami Lake Provincial Park lies in the heart of northeastern Ontario’s Boreal Forest. Four hours from Sault Ste Marie and 5 hours from Sudbury, this park is the epitome of nature. Wakami Lake is quiet and far from busy highways and city lights. The night skies are filled with stars and off-grid camping allows you to…
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Regarding rattlesnakes at Killbear Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Killbear Provincial Park‘s Senior Park Naturalist Isabelle Moy. Here at Killbear, it’s no secret that we’re home to Ontario’s only species of venomous snake: the Massasauga Rattlesnake. From our “Please brake for snakes” signs to daily Snake Talks to naturalists telling visitors that if they see a snake to call the…
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5 reasons to visit Pancake Bay Provincial Park
Never visited Lake Superior? Let us introduce you to this stunning body of water with a park that showcases how great this lake is: Pancake Bay Provincial Park! If you’re travelling from the east or south, Pancake Bay is the first provincial park with camping you’ll come across on Superior. Located less than an hour…
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Befriending the beings of Lake Superior Provincial Park
Today’s blog comes from Zahra Ebrahim, Lake Superior Provincial Park’s 2022 artist-in-residence. It was spring of 2022 when I got a phone call from the Friends of Lake Superior Park to let me know that I had been selected as one of the two 2022 artists-in-residence. Lake Superior has played a huge role in my…
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5 reasons to visit Fairbank Provincial Park
Fairbank Provincial Park is 25 minutes north of Highway 17, and 35 km west of Sudbury. This quiet, family friendly park provides a tranquil setting for camping, swimming, and paddling, and makes a great base for exploring the Sudbury region! Check out these five reasons to visit Fairbank:
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Improving access to Twin Points Trail at Killbear
Tucked away in a corner of Killbear Provincial Park is a special spot: the Twin Points Trail. With windswept pines, rugged rocks, and a plethora of wildlife, this is the perfect place to fully absorb the beauty of Georgian Bay. This natural gem has captured the hearts of many, including one special nature-lover: Teresa Daw.…
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What it’s like to be a maintenance worker
Ever relaxed at a new picnic table? Tossed your trash in an empty garbage bin? Strolled along a freshly repaired boardwalk? Thank a maintenance worker. Our dedicated team of maintenance staff works hard to keep our parks in top shape, so that our visitors can relax and enjoy their vacations. Here are six things they’d…