Tag: Hiking
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How to be a Bear Wise visitor
Black Bears live across Ontario in forested areas where they can find enough food, shelter, and denning sites. Our provincial parks are their home, and over 90% of our parks are in bear country. A safe bear sighting during one of your adventures with Ontario Parks can be a lasting memory. Educating yourself about bears…
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How to have a low-waste day trip
So you’re heading into one of our parks for the day, and looking to reduce your ecological footprint? Here’s how to have a day of fun outside with a low-waste twist.
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June's digital download
Summer’s here and it’s time to get outside! Walk through the forest. Get lost* in the intoxicating smell of the earth and gaze up at the sun peeking through the green canopy. Bliss. *Not literally. Please do not literally get lost in nature. This month’s FREE digital download comes from the stunning Rushing River Provincial…
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5 reasons to visit Earl Rowe Provincial Park
With hundreds of parks in Ontario, it’s easy to overlook one that’s right next door. But you don’t need to drive far for great camping options! Here are five reasons you should consider Earl Rowe Provincial Park when you’re planning your next (or your first!) camping adventure.
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Hitting the trails? Know the etiquette before you go
Matt Cunliffe started at Ontario Parks in 2006 and has spent over a decade working as a park interpreter and an assistant park planner, and is now a Discovery Leader at MacGregor Provincial Park. An avid trail user and self-proclaimed nature geek, when he’s not on the clock, you’re likely to find him onto a…
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How to avoid getting lost
We can definitely recommend “losing yourself” in our provincial parks by delighting in the sights and sounds of nature, and living in the moment. We do not, however, recommend getting actually lost. Park visitors get lost more often than you’d think. It can be a scary, stressful, and dangerous situation. It can also result in…
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How to use Kakabeka Falls as a basecamp to explore Thunder Bay
Did you know that Kakabeka Falls is Ontario’s second tallest waterfall? Camp, hike, bike, and swim to your heart’s content next to a natural wonder. The 40 m falls are the crown jewel of the appropriately named Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, a hub of family fun in northern Ontario. And this year, we’re thrilled to announce…
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6 essential items to pack for your winter hike
Trail guide and cellphone and water in bottles, Flashlight just in case your hike is a dawdle, High energy snacks secured with drawstrings, These are a few of our essential things… (can’t you just hear Maria von Trapp’s voice?) A walk through a pine tree forest in crunchy snow can be dreamy, however your trip…
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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.