Category: Summer
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Calling all new campers!
We know camping or visiting a park for the day for the first time can be intimidating. What supplies do I bring? What are the rules? How can I make my trip as comfortable as possible? Don’t worry, Ontario Parks Ambassador program is here to help you make your trip easy and memorable.
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How to plan your day trip to Port Burwell
Port Burwell Provincial Park is a favourite spot for families, dog-lovers, and beach-goers. With 2.5 km of sandy beach, a dog friendly beach and exercise area, and plenty of recreation facilities, this park has become a popular weekend destination. Unfortunately, Port Burwell’s increasing popularity has meant that our park can get extremely busy, and often…
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How to plan your visit to Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is the busiest provincial park in the province, receiving over 2 million visitors every year! Home to the world’s longest freshwater beach, Wasaga boasts 14 km of pristine sand, which makes it a hot spot for summer activity. This also means that our park can get extremely busy, and often reaches capacity…
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How to plan your visit to Presqu'ile
Located on Lake Ontario in Brighton, Presqu’ile Provincial Park is one of our most popular parks in Southeastern Ontario, welcoming thousands of visitors every month. From the long, sandy beach to beautiful hiking trails to world-class bird migrations, Presqu’ile is a favourite for many. During the hot summer months, the park can get extremely busy.…
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Explore nature with our Discovery program!
The Ontario Parks Discovery team is hard at work coming up with creative ways to connect visitors with the special stories and values protected in our parks. If you visit any of the parks offering Discovery programming, you may connect with Discovery staff along a trail, as they rove through the campground, at a drop-in…
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5 reasons to visit Selkirk Provincial Park
If you’re looking for a quiet campground with private sites and a relaxing atmosphere, put Selkirk Provincial Park on your destination list. Just 15 minutes east of Port Dover, Selkirk is ideal for families with young children, RV owners, and anyone who enjoys the quiet side of life. The park offers sun, space, and plenty…
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June's digital download
Summer’s here and it’s time to get outside! Walk through the forest. Get lost* in the intoxicating smell of the earth and gaze up at the sun peeking through the green canopy. Bliss. *Not literally. Please do not literally get lost in nature. This month’s FREE digital download comes from the stunning Rushing River Provincial…
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How to plan your trip to Sibbald Point
Located on Lake Simcoe, Sibbald Point Provincial Park is a great spot for day-use. The park has a sandy beach and shallow water perfect for kids. But during the hot summer months, the park can get extremely busy. Many weekends, Sibbald Point hits capacity and can’t welcome any more visitors. This year, you need to book…
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Camping comfortably with bugs
Today’s post was written by Emma Fuller, a Discovery guide at Bon Echo Provincial Park. A lot is left to chance when you’re planning a summer camping trip. You can’t always ensure sunny weather, quiet car rides, or calm paddling waters. However, one thing is certain if you’re heading into the outdoors, you’re definitely going…