Parks Blog

Tag: Hiking

  • Winter yurt camping at MacGregor Point Provincial Park

    Today’s blog comes from Elizabeth Rose at ThisGrowingLife, who recounts her trip to the park in 2020.  Over the years, our family has camped in every season, and in many different types of accommodations. However, it wasn’t until our trip to MacGregor Point Provincial Park that we finally got the opportunity to experience yurt camping!

  • How to have a safe winter hike

    During the snowy season, parks can feel like our own personal winter wonderlands. Meandering through snow-covered trails and frozen forests can make an awesome day in the outdoors. Here’s how to have a fun and safe time on your frosty foray:

  • First Day Hike destinations

    New Year’s Day is coming up fast — have you picked out a park for your First Day Hike on January 1, 2023? This 10-park list rounds up some hot spots for your first foray into 2023:

  • The ultimate Pinery challenge

    In today’s post, Sarah Fencott, a naturalist at Pinery Provincial Park is sharing her journey to completing the ultimate Pinery challenge. The goal? To complete all ten trails at Pinery, including lookouts and extensions.  Last year, my goal was to hike every trail before the end of the summer. I completed my goal with three…

  • Bike and hike the Giant

    In today’s post, Discovery Leader Rachelle Law answers a common question: “How do I get to the top of Sleeping Giant?” Hiking up the Sleeping Giant and some of the tallest cliffs in Ontario can be quite the challenge, but the experience and the views are the ultimate reward. One of the most commonly asked…

  • Restoule: a fall colours paradise

    When we hear the words “fall colours,” our minds often jump to Algonquin. Trouble is, Algonquin’s gotten so popular that autumn brings long line-ups, crowded trails, and traffic-snarling “leaf jams.” So where can we go to see awe-inspiring fall colours, hike to breathtaking lookouts, and avoid the crowds? Restoule Provincial Park.

  • 5 reasons to visit Esker Lakes Provincial Park

    Esker Lakes Provincial Park surrounds a chain of sparkling lakes set in an ancient glacial landscape, carpeted in boreal forest. A quiet, family-oriented park, Esker Lakes sits just east of the historic mining town of Kirkland Lake in northeastern Ontario. Here are five reasons Esker Lakes will delight family campers and nature-lovers alike:

  • 5 things I learned on my first hike-in backcountry trip

    In today’s post, Ontario Parks’ Assistant Program Coordinator Megan Birrell recounts her first hike-in backcountry adventure.  Last year, I tried backcountry camping by canoe for the first time. This summer, my camping crew and I decided to take it up a notch and try hike-in camping. We selected Bon Echo Provincial Park’s Abes and Essens Trail…

  • Nature is calling – are you listening?

    When’s the last time you really appreciated your surroundings? This summer has flown by. It’s been difficult to make time to get outside and experience the rejuvenating effects of nature. Luckily, Healthy Parks Healthy People’s 30×30 Challenge happens every August! It’s a month-long opportunity for you to get outside into nature for 30 minutes for 30…

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