Category: Winter
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Your guide to winter yurt and cabin camping
So you still haven’t had enough of the outdoors, even though winter has arrived? Neither have we! Day-tripping to your favourite park is a great way to get outside, but maybe you’ve decided to try an overnight stay this winter. Great choice! Yurts and cabins are a popular way to experience winter at Ontario Parks.…
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10 ways to enjoy winter at Quetico
Today’s post comes from Quetico Provincial Park Superintendent Trevor Gibb. Quetico is primarily known for its world class backcountry canoeing opportunities. However, once the lakes freeze and snow blankets the forest, the park transforms into a wilderness winter wonderland.
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Winter adventures at Pinery Provincial Park
Love variety? Pinery Provincial Park might be your ideal winter vacation spot. Here are six reasons we think you’ll fall in love with this southwestern gem’s snowy season:
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Christmas Bird Count — keep the community science tradition going!
Today’s post comes from Cortney LeGros, the Healthy Parks Healthy People coordinator at Ontario Parks. The holiday season is steeped in tradition. No matter how you celebrate, there’s one scientific tradition that’s been around for over 120 years to help mark the holidays. For me, the holidays would not be complete without participating in at…
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Winter adventure at Arrowhead Provincial Park
Planning a visit to Arrowhead Provincial Park? Skating through the forest is definitely a winter bucket list activity! But the secret is out! Arrowhead has quickly become one of the region’s most popular winter attractions so it’s important you plan your visit carefully. Know before you go! Availability of skating and skiing is weather dependent. Check…
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Winter camping 101
If you’re a summer camping enthusiast, you may be keen to put your skills to the test in a different season. Winter in our parks is a beautiful time. It’s quiet and still. The air is clean. And everything is covered in fresh snow. Here are some tips for a fun and safe winter camping…
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Winter adventures at Windy Lake
Lack of good snow getting you down? Located just north of Sudbury, Windy Lake Provincial Park has some of the best cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the region, plus cozy yurts and cabins, making it a prime winter vacation destination. Here are our top five reasons you need to check out Windy Lake:
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Where to rent winter equipment at Ontario Parks
What’s winter without snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and skating? These essential experiences all have one thing in common: you need the right gear to participate! Here’s where you can rent or borrow winter gear in 2024:
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Winter fun at Sibbald Point Provincial Park
Sibbald Point Provincial Park attracts thousands of visitors every year, with most coming to relax on the sandy beach and the forested campgrounds in the summer months. But did you know that Sibbald Point is open all year round for visitors to come and explore? Read on to discover what’s in store this winter at…