Tag: Algonquin
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5 walks through winter woods
The health benefits of hiking are head-to-toe. A walk in the woods can help alleviate mental fatigue, and improve creative thinking. Hiking is also great for cardiovascular health and muscle tone. But is hiking an option in the winter? Absolutely. We’ve collected a list of five parks with stellar options for winter rambles:
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January's digital download
January’s wallpaper features Algonquin Provincial Park’s iconic Spruce Bog Trail. Picture yourself here, meandering along the snow-covered trail. Better yet, visit to see it all for yourself!
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January vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
Start the year right with a cozy staycation! Stay warm in one of our roofed accommodations, and enjoy all that winter has to offer! We’ve have cabins, cottages and yurts available, especially for midweek visitors! Accommodations featured below were available as of 9:00 am, December 18, 2019.
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Carnivorous Pitcher Plants found at Algonquin
Today’s post comes from Samantha Stephens, a science and conservation photojournalist who spent this past summer in residence at the Algonquin Wildlife Research Station. The excitement of discovery is a feeling everyone has experienced. Finding a new favourite hiking spot or adding a “lifer” to your birding list are some familiar examples for nature lovers.…
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December vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
The holiday season is just around the corner! Imagine spending it surrounded by snow, with the sound of nature at your doorstep. We’ve got lots of cabins, cottages, and yurts available throughout December, including many weekend openings. Accommodations featured below are available as of 10:00 am, November 14, 2019:
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By paddle and boot: community science in the backcountry
This post was written by David LeGros, park naturalist at Algonquin Provincial Park. Are you an explorer? Heading out into parks on a journey of discovery, anxious to see what is on the next lake, around the bend on the portage, or even what might turn up at your campsite? Me too. I love exploring…
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14 must-see trails to try this summer
Whether you’re reaching new heights or taking a leisurely stroll across a boardwalk, we’ve got the perfect trail for you to explore this summer. How many of these must-see trails from around the province have you explored?
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April is for beaver-watching at Algonquin
One of the best parts about spring is that it offers some of the best viewing opportunities for two of Algonquin Provincial Park’s most famous mammals. May has become famous for moose watching in Algonquin, but April is prime time for viewing its smaller, toothier associate: the beaver.