Category: Safety & Regulations
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How to plan your day trip to Mono Cliffs
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park is a popular place. It offers excellent hiking and scenic views, hosts a portion of the Bruce Trail, protects many rare cliff-dwelling species, and is a fall colours hot spot. The crowds being drawn to this small park are growing, so it is important to plan your visit carefully. We’re counting…
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What to do when a thunderstorm rolls in
A lot of planning and preparation goes into a camping trip, but sometimes things don’t go according to plan. Thunderstorms are common in all parts of Ontario from late April to early October. No one plans for a storm to hit during their camping trip, but it’s important to know what to do if a…
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Backcountry basics: know your limits
You’ve heard about this fantastic new adventure through a friend, route guide, or Instagram. It looks kind of tough, and you’re pretty new to the whole backcountry thing. Still, you don’t want to miss out, so you decide to go for it. But as you start planning, there’s a little voice wondering if this is…
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It’s July — what are the bears up to?
Berries are finally ripening, and it is time for Black Bears in Ontario to start packing on the pounds. In July, breeding season ends and Black Bears get down to the serious business of consuming as much food as they can.
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How to plan a day trip to North Beach
North Beach Provincial Park is a beautiful day use park offering long sandy beaches along Lake Ontario and their enclosed bay — 2,000 metres of sand beach to be specific! Located in Prince Edward County, a short drive from its more famous neighbour, Sandbanks, it’s a popular spot for beach-goers and often hits capacity throughout…
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What to do when garbage bins are full
Access to green space and parks continues to be essential. With so many visitors enjoying campsites, parks, and beaches this summer, it has resulted in an influx of food and garbage left behind. This excess waste creates a dangerous situation when it is not disposed of properly. We’d like to ask our visitors to follow…
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Should you bring a floatie to the beach?
The day starts out with the best intentions. You’ve brought your inflatable flamingo (or unicorn or yellow duck or inner tube…) to your favourite beach in hopes of getting some much-needed R&R. You wade into the water, throw the shades on, climb aboard, and lie back to soak up the sun… … when suddenly, you’re…