Tag: Fall
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Taking my mom camping for the first time in 20 years
In today’s post, Assistant Program Coordinator Megan Birrell takes us through her latest camping caper. This fall, I took my mom to Arrowhead Provincial Park for our first fall camping experience. Not only was this our first time camping after Labour Day, but it was also my mom’s first time tent camping in over 20…
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Falling in love with fall colours at Rondeau
Today’s post comes from Olivia Pomajba, a summer student at Rondeau Provincial Park. “There is nothing permanent except change.” — Heraclitus As the blissful haze of summer fades, we confront the realities of the changing season: colder weather and back to school. Autumn brings change to our lives, and to our parks as well. Change can…
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Add nature to your self-care toolkit
As the days get shorter and the colder weather arrives, it’s time to talk self-care. Bubble baths and meditation are great options, but have you considered adding nature to your self-care toolkit? October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and it’s the perfect time to think of ways we can take care of ourselves and…
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Feel the nostalgia with our limited-edition vintage collection
This fall, we’re kicking it old school! Celebrate roads less travelled and long-cherished memories with the Ontario Parks vintage collection. These iconic designs — inspired by vehicle permits from the ’50s and ’60s — capture the timeless beauty of the province’s natural spaces, thoughtfully designed and produced right here in Ontario. Functional, durable, timeless. This…
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Fall paddling at Restoule
Imagine. You put your canoe or kayak into the lake. The water is smooth and reflective. The sky’s a deep, dark blue, and the clouds are brilliant white. The day is sunny, cool and crisp, and the trees that cover the hills around you…well, they’re a stunning display of red, orange, and yellow. There’s something special…
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4 top tips for fall hiking adventures
Fall is our favourite hiking season. It’s not too hot. The bugs are gone. Solitude is easier to find. But fall hiking has its own complications, especially when it comes to weather. Before heading out, check out this handy fall hiking checklist:
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Fall paddling safety
Fall is the perfect time to paddle. As the temperatures cool there are no bugs and the lakes become less crowded. Plus you can catch some of our beautiful fall colours! But fall weather can be fickle. Hitting the lake too late, failing to respect weather conditions, or paddling beyond your skill level isn’t just risky…
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Fall fun at Mikisew
Mikisew Provincial Park lies on the western shores of scenic Eagle Lake, and is the perfect park for holiday fun and camping each summer. But why put away the camping gear after Labour Day? Mikisew’s camping season runs through Thanksgiving Weekend!
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5 ways to keep ecological integrity in mind this fall
Ecological integrity can be a tricky concept to nail down. But in the simplest terms, it means keeping nature — and all of its component parts — whole. Planning to visits our parks this fall? Here are the top five ways to keep ecological integrity in mind during your visit: