Tag: Chutes
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Sudbury rocks for fall hiking!
September is one of the best times of the year to get out into nature and hike! Most of the month of September is still technically summer. While usually cooler on average than August, it’s still warm and often without the humidity. Not to mention, bugs are just a distant memory! The Sudbury region is rich…
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Fall vistas of Ontario's Northeast
Ah, fall…the weather cools down, the bugs disappear, and our parks turn into a kaleidoscope of stunning reds, oranges, and yellows. If you’re a lover of fall hiking, northeastern Ontario is the place to be. The combination of rugged Canadian Shield and spectacular fall colours makes hiking in northeastern Ontario a bucket list item. Our…
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Students: find your summer job at Ontario Parks!
“Working up north was the most empowering experience of my life.” Nineteen-year-old Katie Baillie-David left the comforts of home to drive 10 hours north to the wilds of Nagagamisis Provincial Park, northwest of Timmins. Visitors enjoy the remoteness of the park – the fishing, swimming, northern lights and the quiet, unspoiled landscape – and so…
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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:
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Campsite vacancy highlights: July 19-21
The time to strengthen and rediscover our connection to nature is now! Get outside and reconnect at one of these feature campsites. 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 on July 18, 2019):
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5 reasons to explore Ontario Parks in an RV
Today’s post comes from Catherine Sugrue, a writer for Canadian leading lifestyle blog DoTheDaniel.com. Catherine is one of six content creators we invited to document and share their Ontario Parks RV experience in a custom-wrapped RV as part of this year’s OP125 celebrations. In 2018, Ontario Parks turned 125 years old. Recognized all over the world for stunning scenic landscapes and outdoor…
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What's in a name? A historical look at 11 northeastern park names
Ever wonder how your favourite park got its name?