Tag: Fall
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Fall fishing in northeastern Ontario
The air gets nippy, the leaves start to change, and keen anglers start packing up their gear for a northern escape. Itching for some fall fishing in northeastern Ontario? Add these seven parks to your list:
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Experience autumn at Sibbald Point Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Laura McClintock, a senior park naturalist at Sibbald Point Provincial Park. I’m a naturalist. I work in one of the busiest parks in the province, yet I’m always seeking out a quiet meadow or shoreline to observe nature. While known for our popular beach and access to Lake Simcoe, Sibbald Point is…
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How to use Ferris as a basecamp to explore Northumberland County
Ferris Provincial Park is a hidden gem in southeastern Ontario, only two hours east of Toronto. It’s best-known for its pedestrian suspension bridge overlooking a panoramic view of the Trent River Gorge and Ranney Falls.
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Wet weather hiking
You’ve planned your trip and thought of everything. Your boots are sitting at the door and your backpack is full of water, snacks, route maps, extra clothes, and your trusty first aid kit. Your favourite park awaits! You slip into your boots, open the door, and… …pouring rain.
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7 tips for cool-weather adventuring
For many, autumn is the ideal season for outdoor fun. But as the temperatures start to drop, we want to make sure our hikers and campers stay safe while exploring our parks. With help from our friends at Subaru Canada, we’ve gathered some top tips for staying warm and dry during your fall forays:
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Eyes on the skies — October
Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the skies” series. This will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. October is a month of transition as the last few warm days depart and we prepare ourselves for winter.…
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October's digital download
You can’t get views like this in a hotel! Take a relaxing vacation this month and watch the colours change. This month’s FREE digital download comes from Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park. Throughout 2022, 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 …
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It’s September — what are the bears up to?
The nights are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the bears know there is limited time to finish packing on the pounds before retiring to their winter dens. Food will only be available until about mid-October, so the days of feasting are quickly ending. Like the summer, in September bears are focused on…
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September's digital download
Smell the crisp scent of autumn as you take in the forest’s changing colours. The beauty of fall is short, but so worth appreciating! This month’s FREE digital download comes from Rushing River Provincial Park. Throughout 2022, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices. We’ve specially…