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Tag: Bon Echo

  • Water safety at Bon Echo

    The famous Mazinaw Lake at Bon Echo Provincial Park attracts tons of visitors every year. We love to see our visitors enjoy beginner friendly canoe routes or swimming in Joeperry Lake and Mazinaw Lake, however we want you to partake in water activities safely. Here are some precautions to ensure you explore Bon Echo safely:

  • The great OP retirement tour: Charleston Lake

    Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime! Interpreter, David Bree, is about to take us on a journey down memory lane. After 32 years, the end is near. Hi, my name is David Bree and I have worked at Ontario Parks as an interpreter (also known as a park naturalist) for over half my…

  • A forest of friends

    Today’s post comes to us from Heather Stern, a naturalist at Bon Echo Provincial Park.  Many people visit parks each summer for vacation, relaxation, adventure, or more generally, a break from city life. These are all great reasons to get outside and enjoy nature. However, while visitation to provincial parks is increasing, we want knowledge…

  • My journey to becoming a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a “backstage” glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Caroline Freitag, a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. When I was a very young child, I was fascinated by leaves and rocks. On walks around my neighbourhood…

  • Road-tripping through fall at Ontario Parks

    Hi, I’m Carolyn, and I’m popping in on the Ontario Parks blog to highlight some of my favorite provincial parks that you can visit throughout the fall, which I think is one of the best times to travel in Ontario. Please read on as we road-trip around Ontario:

  • Backcountry camping and paddling at Bon Echo

    Today’s blog comes from Danny and Tiffany of Venturing Two. Last weekend, we headed north to Bon Echo Provincial Park to document our first backcountry experience. The park was buzzing with activity! There were BBQs at family and pet friendly beaches, people fishing, kids canoeing and kayaking, friends hiking to scenic lookout points, families observing…

  • Bon Echo's Wanderer Tour

    Today’s “Behind the scenes” blog comes from Caitie Carney,  a member of Bon Echo’s Discovery Program team. If you asked visitors at Bon Echo Provincial Park “What keeps you coming back?”, the answer you’d probably hear is “Mazinaw Rock.” Standing 92 m (300 feet) above Mazinaw Lake, Mazinaw Rock is a spectacle that commands the attention…

  • Fishing the interior lakes at Bon Echo

    Today’s post comes from year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com. Visitors from far and wide flock to Bon Echo Provincial Park on Mazinaw Lake to view the iconic Mazinaw Rock, stretching 1.5 km across and 330 ft high. It’s a sight to see from the water whether you’re casting a line or…

  • 5 backcountry gems of southeastern Ontario

    Ontario’s wilderness is a lot closer than you think. Did you know you can leave downtown Toronto and be paddling out to your campsite in less than 3 hours? These five southeastern parks are perfect for finding backcountry solitude close to home:

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