Tag: events
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Bronte Creek’s maple candy wars
Today’s blog post was written by Jessica Stillman, Discovery Program project coordinator and maple syrup aficionado at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Maple season is upon us! Trees have been tapped, sap is boiling, and Bronte Creek’s annual Maple Syrup Festival is underway, which means the biggest annual debate has also begun… …which is the better…
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Family Day 2024
Family Day is the perfect opportunity to get your loved ones outdoors for a winter adventure. Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend (February 17-19):
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The magical world of Exploration Stations
Today’s blog was written by Jessica Stillman, school outreach coordinator at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Parks are magical places. I don’t need to convince you of this. But sometimes, we all need a little help unlocking the magic around us. That’s where Discovery Guides and Exploration stations come in!
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Bronte Creek’s maple candy wars
Today’s blog post was written by Jessica Stillman, school outreach coordinator and maple syrup aficionado at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Maple season is upon us! Trees have been tapped, sap is boiling, and Bronte Creek’s annual Maple Syrup Festival is underway, which means the biggest annual debate has also begun… …which is the better form…
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March Break 2020
During the long winter months, many of us get less “Vitamin N” than usual. Yet contact with nature has been found to lower blood pressure, strengthen immune system, help prevent disease, and reduce stress levels. Keen to spend time in nature with your family this March Break? Here’s a list of fun happenings across the…
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5 reasons to visit Rondeau this fall
You don’t need to leave southern Ontario to have a great fall experience. Rondeau Provincial Park — an oasis of nature nestled in between Windsor and London — has given visitors just that for over 125 years. Ontario’s second oldest provincial park has it all: spectacular colours, vibrant wildlife, and activities for the whole family.…
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The Ontario Parks Discovery Program: 75+ years in the making
In 1944, Algonquin Provincial Park decided to try something new. They hired Professor J.R. Dymond, Director of the Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology, to deliver guided hikes for park visitors. Those first interpretive programs were a success and what would become the Ontario Parks Discovery Program was born. More than seventy-five years later, roughly 300…
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Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2019: events
It’s back! Enjoy FREE day-use at all Ontario Parks on July 19, 2019 for Healthy Parks Healthy People Day! Spending time in nature is good for our physical and mental health. There are tons of great events occurring across the province to foster appreciation for nature and raise awareness about the benefits of time in…