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Tag: Frontenac

  • Where to snowshoe in Ontario Parks

    Remember to always check the Snow Report before you go to ensure conditions are favourable for snowshoeing. Nature looks completely different under a glittering blanket of snow. Why not strap on some snowshoes and experience Ontario Parks in a whole new way this winter? Check out some winter parks with top-notch snowshoeing opportunities:

  • Five spots to ice fish in Ontario Parks

    Calling all anglers! Fishing season doesn’t end when the lake freezes over. Our parks are home to some world-class ice fishing opportunities. Here are some prime spots to drop a line this winter:

  • Make tracks to Frontenac this winter!

    Not ready to say goodbye to Frontenac’s 100+ km trail network? This winter, trade your hiking boots for a pair of snowshoes or skis! Nature-lovers come from around the globe to explore Frontenac Provincial Park‘s trails. Perched on the southern arm of the Canadian Shield, this park features granite outcrops, vast wetlands, scenic lakes and mixed…

  • Winter camping 101

    If you’re a summer camping enthusiast, you may be keen to put your skills to the test in a different season. Winter in our parks is a beautiful time. It’s quiet and still. The air is clean. And everything is covered in fresh snow. Here are some tips for a fun and safe winter camping…

  • A look back on Ontario Parks’ outhouses

    We called on Ontario Parks Architect Matthew Harvey to provide some insight on outhouses…the good, the bad, and the stinky! In the course of my 30 year architectural career with Ontario Parks, I occasionally get asked what I do for a living. I proudly reply “Why, I design outhouses!” If that person doesn’t excuse themselves,…

  • 5 ways to stay active in the cold

    Brrr! Temperatures are dropping, and winter’s icy grip is almost upon us. We bet you’re feeling just about ready to tuck into a nice, long winter’s hibernation. Not so fast! We’ve partnered with our snow-loving friends at Subaru Canada to share some great ways to stay active and enjoy winter. Outdoor activity is important for our mental…

  • Fascinating fall fungi at Frontenac

    From yeast fungi (responsible for leavening bread) to mold (we’ve all forgotten about food for just a little too long), the world of fungi is a large and fascinating one. But the role fungi play in our natural environment is perhaps one of the most important roles of all. Have you ever wondered how old…

  • Frontenac Challenge: challenge accepted!

    Looking for the ultimate hiking challenge this fall? Look no further! The Frontenac Challenge is just for you.

  • For the pollinators! Two pollinator gardens you can visit and learn about this year

    Gardens are not something you typically think of when it comes to Ontario Parks, considering we preserve many of Ontario’s natural landscapes. But there’s one type of garden we’re happy to build in our parks: pollinator gardens! Last summer, two southeastern parks worked hard to build and establish new pollinator gardens. Why? Because planting native…

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