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Tag: Bronte Creek

  • Dressing up like it's 1900!

    Today’s post comes from Nicole Bucik, a Senior Park Interpreter at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the Victorian era? When walking around Spruce Lane Farm at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, you might think to yourself: have I stepped back in time? Seeing park staff…

  • My Victorian day

    Today’s post comes from Eva Paleczny, Learning and Education Specialist at Ontario Parks. Ever wondered what life in Ontario would have been like during the turn of the 20th century, or felt that you were born in the wrong era?

  • My 50 trees challenge

    Today’s post comes from Sheila Wiebe, a Marketing and Development Specialist at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. I recently celebrated the halfway point in my life. The milestone of 50 years on this Earth, half a century. As I usually do around my birthday I reflected on the past year: the accomplishments, the challenges, and everything…

  • Campsite vacancy highlights: July 26-28

    It’s the last weekend of July and we say get ready to cast a line. Many of the parks featured this week have excellent fishing just off the shore or get adventurous and try your luck out on the water. Scout out your ideal campsite on our Campsite Browsing/Reservation tool (including pictures of most campsites!), or…

  • Spirit walks and storytellers

    When paddling a river or toasting marshmallows, it can be easy to forget the rich cultural history of Ontario’s provincial parks. We’ve got all kinds of storytelling going on in our parks this August,  especially in the evenings.

  • Where to swim at Ontario Parks

    Nothing beats a cool dip on a hot summer day so we asked park staff where they think the best swimming is in Ontario:

  • Campsite vacancy highlights: May 17-20

    It’s not too late to book a campsite for the Victoria Day long weekend! While many parks are filling up, lots of campgrounds still have a good selection of sites available. Scout out your ideal campsite on our Campsite Browsing/Reservation tool (including pictures of most campsites!), or check out these featured campsites (available as of noon, May 16):

  • 7 leaf-peeping tips for fall fanatics

    You’ve checked our Fall Colour Report, and you’re ready for an autumn adventure. Here are our top seven tips for finding your fall colour fix:

  • What's in a name? A historical look at four southwestern park names

    Ever wonder how your favourite park got its name?

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