Parks Blog

Tag: Hiking

  • Uncovering the "birdiest" trail at Pinery

    Today’s post comes from Habitat Stewardship Technician Justin Johnson from Pinery Provincial Park. Justin has a M.Sc. in biology with a focus on bird acoustics.  Birders are an interesting breed of people. Sometimes everything they do seems to subvert the norms of society. Sleeping in? Rather not. Too much coffee? No such thing. $4500 binoculars? Yeah, I’ve…

  • 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:

  • 5 reasons to visit Fitzroy Provincial Park

    Just 40 minutes from Canada’s capital in the Ottawa Valley, Fitzroy Provincial Park may be one of the province’s best kept secrets. Situated on the Ottawa River and bisected by the Carp River, campsites with river views are abundant. Add to that two beaches, watercraft rentals, hiking trails, and a beautiful group picnic spot and…

  • How the 30×30 Challenge helped me find calmness and connection

    Ro Nwosu (WildRoga) is a yoga teacher, trainer, and fitness educator known for her infectious laugh and out-of-the-box thinking to get people moving. August is when I usually arrange the last of my summer plans and start looking forward to fall. This year I had a busy start to the summer, so I was craving a…

  • The ultimate fall adventure destination: paddle, bike and hike at Restoule Provincial Park

    Influencer Diana Lee lives for adventure, the great outdoors, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)! Find out what she’s (S)UP to @only1phoenixx on Instagram and Twitter. Experience the magic of fall at a park that has it all: Restoule Provincial Park! From tranquil paddling routes to scenic trails for hikers or mountain bikers, there is something for everyone!…

  • Healing in the forest: a guide to forest bathing

    Let’s take a walk in the woods. With no specific destination in mind, we will wander, observe and immerse ourselves in nature. Allow our senses to guide us. When was the last time you walked into the woods with no plans? No final destination? Without a species to ID, hill to climb, or lookout to…

  • 5 reasons to visit Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park

    If the sights and sounds of moving water in nature are refreshing and rejuvenating, then time spent at Kap-Kig-Iwan is liquid medicine! Situated in the heart of Northern Ontario, Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park is located just off Highway 11, two kilometres south of Englehart, and just north of the Temagami region. This picturesque little park showcases…

  • The height of land: Wakami Lake Provincial Park

    Wakami Lake Provincial Park sits very near the “height of land.” That is, the place where water either flows to the Great Lakes and eventually out to the Atlantic Ocean, or north to Hudson Bay and the arctic watershed. It’s also a place where the southern forests of Sugar Maple and Yellow Birch give way…

  • Backpacker’s guide to the Coastal Trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park

    Today’s post comes from Jordan Welch and Bianca Goncz, Discovery staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park. Are you looking for a challenging, multi-day hike with spectacular views? The Coastal Trail has it all! Hike to rocky bluffs, traverse lush forests, and experience the power of Lake Superior. This linear trail traces 65 km of Lake…

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