Tag: Dogs
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Don't leave it hanging
Our trees are spectacular organisms. They make oxygen, can live to be quite old, have beautiful foliage, provide homes and food for countless wildlife, and through transpiration of water through their leaves, can even influence the weather. Maybe our trees do deserve some form of decoration or recognition? I was out in my park the…
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Hiking the trails with your dog
Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre. The beauty of a hike does not need to be enjoyed alone; your dog can be a great companion as you adventure through your favourite park. Do it well by planning before stepping foot, or paw, on the trail.
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Bark if you love nature!
Today’s blog comes from Ontario Barks’ Activities Director. We all know the excitement that builds in your chest when you feel the car pull off the highway, gently rolling up to the gatehouse of your favourite park. As your person navigates parking, a dance takes over the back half of your body, with your tail…
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Ruffing it at Ontario Parks: a dog’s perspective on camping
This post is brought to you from our guest blogger Sitka the Border Collie, with help from her human Laura Myers, a strategic market development specialist with Ontario Parks. Hello! My name is Sitka and I’m a dog. My humans love to camp! From the moment they brought me home when I was eight weeks old,…
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Dogs welcome in select Ontario Parks cabins and yurts!
Did you know dogs are welcome in select yurts and cabins across the Ontario Parks system? Here’s what to know:
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5 dream dog destinations at Ontario Parks
In today’s post, the Chairdog of the Ontario Barks committee shows us his favourite parks to take a W-A-L-K! Nothing gets my tail wagging faster than seeing my humans pack their bags for a park adventure! I know that’s true for you too, my furry friends. But with 340 provincial parks, how do we let our…
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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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The scoop on dog poop: why all scat is not the same
Part of being a good pet owner and park visitor is cleaning up after your dog. “Stoop and scoop” is a phrase all pet owners have heard for decades, yet park staff are often asked: “why do I need to pick up after my dog when wildlife poop does not need to be picked up?”…
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Hitting the trails? Know the etiquette before you go
Matt Cunliffe started at Ontario Parks in 2006 and has spent over a decade working as a park interpreter and an assistant park planner, and is now a Discovery Leader at MacGregor Provincial Park. An avid trail user and self-proclaimed nature geek, when he’s not on the clock, you’re likely to find him onto a…