Tag: barrier-free
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Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Breaking the Barrier
Thirty years ago, Atikokan resident and paralympic gold medalist Tom Hainey historically swam across the entire length of Quetico Provincial Park in the Breaking the Barrier Swim. This swim honoured Tom Hainey’s mother and long-time Quetico employee, Sheila Hainey, who had recently passed away in a car crash. This year on August 12, a gathering…
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Improving access to Twin Points Trail at Killbear
Tucked away in a corner of Killbear Provincial Park is a special spot: the Twin Points Trail. With windswept pines, rugged rocks, and a plethora of wildlife, this is the perfect place to fully absorb the beauty of Georgian Bay. This natural gem has captured the hearts of many, including one special nature-lover: Teresa Daw.…
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Barrier-free travel at Ontario Parks
Here at Ontario Parks, we believe that camping is for everyone. This is why we want to make our parks as accessible as possible by identifying potential barriers, and creating a plan to remove them.