Tag: Algonquin
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Where to snowshoe in Ontario Parks
Remember to always check the Snow Report before you go to ensure conditions are favourable for snowshoeing. Nature looks completely different under a glittering blanket of snow. Why not strap on some snowshoes and experience Ontario Parks in a whole new way this winter? Check out some winter parks with top-notch snowshoeing opportunities:
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Family Day 2024
Family Day is the perfect opportunity to get your loved ones outdoors for a winter adventure. Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend (February 17-19):
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A winter birding challenge
Today’s post is from Justin Peter, who was a Natural Heritage Education Specialist at Algonquin Provincial Park from 2006 through 2013. Now a professional travel planner, Justin is a keen local and worldwide explorer, looking for birds everywhere he ventures. It’s tempting to say that winter’s not the best time to look at birds in our Ontario…
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Frozen falls and other wacky winter water
REMINDER: venturing out onto unsafe ice puts your life (and the lives of first responders) at risk. Take in the beauty of winter shorelines from solid ground. When most of us picture winter ice, we conjure up mental images of skating rinks and icicles. But did you know there’s a lot of variety in wintry…
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Canada Jays: the real early birds
“The early bird gets the worm” usually makes us think of robins. But the real early bird isn’t Robin Red-Breast. It’s the Canada Jay, also known as the whiskeyjack or Gray Jay.
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Who's the Big A?
This one’s been brewing for a while. An epic showdown. A frosty rivalry. A battle between wintry giants. Finally, we put the question to you, our visitors: which park, Algonquin Provincial Park or Arrowhead Provincial Park, is the winter destination park in the region? Which one deserves the title of The Big A?
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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 adventures at Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the most iconic places in Ontario all year round, and that’s for good reason! With so many activities to try, the vast winter landscape is an opportunity for you to choose your own adventure. Snowshoeing through the forest is rewarded by the scenic vistas and solitude. Winter camping gives…