Tag: boating
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Invader alert! Help us stop the Spiny Waterflea!
This blog comes from Algonquin Provinical Park’s team of biologists and ecologists. Algonquin is a stronghold of headwaters. Most of our lakes are fed by cold, clean water that bubbles up from the ground. That water flows out of the park and feeds countless lakes and streams in southern Ontario. One of the goals in…
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Best parks to launch your boat in southeastern Ontario
Ready to set out on the water, but not sure of the best boating locales? Check out these five water access points in southeastern Ontario that could be your gateway to exploring new waterways.
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How to plan your day trip to Port Burwell
Port Burwell Provincial Park is a favourite spot for families, dog-lovers, and beach-goers. With 2.5 km of sandy beach, a dog friendly beach and exercise area, and plenty of recreation facilities, this park has become a popular weekend destination. Unfortunately, Port Burwell’s increasing popularity has meant that our park can get extremely busy, and often…
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7 tips for safe boating
The warm weather is here, and many Ontarians are getting out on the water. To make sure you have a fun – and safe — experience, make sure you review these seven tips for safe boating:
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Our free PARKsmart PFD Lending Program
While swimming, boating and other water activities are a centrepiece of many Ontario Parks adventures, there are also risks associated with these activities. We want our visitors to stay safe when they hit the waves. And that starts with a PFD (personal flotation device)!
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Be an invasive species fighter! Clean, drain, dry your boat
Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre. Ontario is home to wonderful lakes, rivers and streams. Unfortunately, some of these waterways are home to aquatic invasive species such as Zebra or Quagga Mussels. These species can be spread from one waterbody to another through watercraft that have not been properly cleaned, drained…
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How to choose the right PFD
We all know how important it is to wear a PFD when heading out on the water, but do we all know how to choose the right size? Here’s how to select a properly fitting PFD for you and your family.