Tag: Driftwood
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The science and symbolism behind sunsets
Today’s blog post comes from Sara Moore, a Discovery student at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Have you ever wondered what makes a sunset so special? What gives them their beautiful colours?
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Why driftwood matters
Today’s post comes from Laura Myers, Past Senior Park Interpreter of Neys Provincial Park. Driftwood – it makes a great bench to watch the sunset, a balancing beam to play on, or that perfect element to your photograph. There’s something about driftwood that gives beaches that rugged beauty factor. Walking on a beach, listening to…
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Discover fall camping at Driftwood Provincial Park
This blog post comes from Emma Webb, Head Gate Attendant at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Driftwood is my favourite provincial park. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Samuel de Champlain, but there’s something magical about Driftwood. It’s where I started my parks career. Although it may be smaller, the park has a lot of…
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October's digital download
October in parks is unbe-leaf-able! Are you keeping an eye on our Fall Colour Report to catch the ideal spots for leaf peeping? This month’s FREE digital download comes from Driftwood Provincial Park. There’s plenty of opportunities for camping later in fall. Don’t miss out on these great parks: Balsam Lake Provincial Park Killbear Provincial…
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Driftwood: shaping shorelines and completing communities
For a while, park staff have been wondering: why do some of our guests who come to visit natural environments feel compelled to leave their mark on that beach, waterfall, or lookout after they’ve left? At MacGregor Point Provincial Park, we’ve noticed some changes being made to our shorelines by well-meaning sun-seekers who visit our…
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Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2021
Spending time in nature is good for our mind and body. We sleep better and think more clearly. Stress and anxiety slip away. Research shows being outside can lower blood pressure, strengthen our immune system, and helps us relax. With over 330 provincial parks, there is much to do and see in Ontario Parks. To…
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June's digital download
Driftwood is so much more than lumber washed ashore. Countless little creatures make driftwood their home, and shorebirds rely on driftwood for nesting, feeding, and shelter. Throughout 2021, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially sized these images for your computers, tablets, smartphones and…
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Reserve your Canada Day campsite early!
Does the cold weather have you dreaming of sunny days on the beach and warm nights by the campfire? Thanks to our five-month advance booking window, you can lock down your July campsite early! Here’s a list of 10 parks sure to chase away the midwinter blues:
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Campsite vacancy highlights: September 13-15
We’ve got plenty of campsite vacancies in southern Ontario, with two cabins still available up north. 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 September 12, 2019):