Category: Park Stories
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Our scientists are absolutely integral to Ontario Parks, working as researchers, biologists, ecologists, and more! Take a look at a few of our awesome women scientists:
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The history of picnicking at Rondeau
Today’s blog was written by Callum Barnes, a Discovery guide at Rondeau Provincial Park. Established in 1894, Rondeau Provincial Park has been host to many activities and adventures over the years. One quintessential family activity keeps our visitors coming back for seconds: picnicking. Picnicking has been a popular activity at the park for generations, all…
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Accessible outdoors at Arrowhead
In today’s post, Patricia Pyrka and her son Finnan share their 2018 visit to Arrowhead Provincial Park. When you love the outdoors and have a child in a wheelchair, things tend to get a bit more complicated. So complicated that for the first seven years of my son’s life, we never went on hikes. Winter outings…
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The incredible legacy of Maw at Sleeping Giant
Today’s post comes from Rachelle Law, Discovery Leader at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Sleeping Giant is known for several things, one of them being our awe-inspiring views of the Sleeping Giant. Another is our park cleaner nicknamed “Maw”, who retired from the park last year. Working at the park for 39 years, Maw has become…
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The ultimate Pinery challenge
In today’s post, Sarah Fencott, a naturalist at Pinery Provincial Park is sharing her journey to completing the ultimate Pinery challenge. The goal? To complete all ten trails at Pinery, including lookouts and extensions. Last year, my goal was to hike every trail before the end of the summer. I completed my goal with three…
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The man behind the boardwalks: Ray Sheppard retires after 30 seasons at Pinery
Today’s post comes from Megan Loucks, Discovery Leader at Pinery Provincial Park. Have you ever been to Pinery Provincial Park? Take a moment to think of your favourite spot. Is it the viewing platform along Riverside Trail? What about the boardwalk leading to the beach? Have you been to the top of the Nipissing Trail…
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Love at first snap: caring for Spike at Emily Provincial Park
In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a backstage glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Rosemary Minns from Emily Provincial Park. Emily Provincial Park is a lovely place. Plenty of docks to fish, beaches to swim, and large campsites. I was extremely excited to…
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How to plan a day hike on Killarney's "The Crack" Trail
You’ve seen the Instagram snaps and magazine covers. You dream of the view from white quartzite mountain ridges, of gazing across the landscape that inspired the Group of Seven. Pump the brakes a moment, though. Did you see that word “mountain”? It’s not a metaphor. The Crack is an extremely challenging hike in the LaCloche…
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Darlington's daring wetland restoration
In today’s post, Zone Ecologist Corina Brdar shares the exciting restoration story that’s been unfolding at Darlington Provincial Park. There’s nothing like seeing an idea turn into reality, is there? Especially when the idea is an enormous one, and it takes tons of cooperation from all kinds of players.