Tag: Backcountry
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7 desserts for your next backcountry trip
Today’s post comes from Jill Sorensen, Quetico Provincial Park’s biggest sweet tooth. Celebrating a birthday or anniversary while on your backcountry camping trip? Here are some of my favourite trail treats to make your day extra special. Even if there’s no occasion, food is such an important part of any trip and a total morale…
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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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5 tips for planning your Wabakimi Provincial Park paddling adventure
Today’s post comes from Evan McCaul, assistant superintendent at Wabakimi Provincial Park. Welcome all new and returning visitors to Wabakimi! Located a three hour drive north of Thunder Bay, Wabakimi is a huge sweep of the Canadian Shield, encompassing over 1,500 km of canoe routes. This park is a hub for exciting paddling experiences and…
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Try a night or two in Quetico on your next BWCAW trip
Today’s post comes from Jill Legault, Information Specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. Have you been paddling for years in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and are looking to change up your route? Here are some reasons why you should try paddling over the Canada–USA border to Quetico Provincial Park.
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How to avoid getting lost
We can definitely recommend “losing yourself” in our provincial parks by delighting in the sights and sounds of nature, and living in the moment. We do not, however, recommend getting actually lost. Park visitors get lost more often than you’d think. It can be a scary, stressful, and dangerous situation. It can also result in…
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How to plan a trip to Frontenac
Frontenac is a four-season backcountry park with great opportunities for interior camping, hiking, paddling, and winter activities! Nestled within the Frontenac Arch, Frontenac has a unique landscape not typically found in Southern Ontario. You’ll discover a diverse range of habitats, plants, and animals. With upland forests, rocky ridges, and tranquil lakes, camping is only accessible…
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Backcountry canoeing with your dog
Today’s post comes from Jill Legault, Information Specialist at Quetico Provincial Park. Summertime means puppy playtime! Dogs love the opportunity to be outside as much as you do. A little planning means every family member is happy and safe in the backcountry.
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Paddling Woodland Caribou Provincial Park after a forest fire
Today’s post comes from Kristiana Wilson, Assistant Park Superintendent at Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. 2021 was quite the fire season in Ontario. Last year alone, approximately 55% of Woodland Caribou Provincial Park burned due to natural forest fires. The park is no stranger to forest fires — fire is key for regeneration in the boreal…