Tag: Hiking
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Ontario Parks thanks Killarney donors with a guided hike
Ontario’s provincial parks hold a special place in the hearts of our donors. Recently, they stepped up in a big way for Killarney Provincial Park.
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Up for a hiking challenge?
For many hikers, fall is peak season for the big challenges. Bugs have fled, temperatures are lower and the autumn leaves are on full display. If you’re after an exciting new trail this fall, we’ve got three bucket list trips to recommend. Ready to test your mettle?
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Backcountry camping and paddling at Bon Echo
Today’s blog comes from Danny and Tiffany of Venturing Two. Last weekend, we headed north to Bon Echo Provincial Park to document our first backcountry experience. The park was buzzing with activity! There were BBQs at family and pet friendly beaches, people fishing, kids canoeing and kayaking, friends hiking to scenic lookout points, families observing…
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Mississagi: a hiker's paradise
If you have been to Mississagi Provincial Park, you’ll know that it’s one of Ontario’s best-kept secrets. The scenery is spectacular, thanks to the geology of the area, which forms a series of hills, ridges and cliffs, and valleys with sparkling blue lakes. Covering the hills and surrounding the lakes are the forests of the…
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Celebrate 75 years of Discovery with a guided hike
This year marks 75 years of interactive Discovery Programs at Ontario Parks. To celebrate, parks across the province are planning a special day of guided hikes and Discovery Drop-ins on August 10!
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Fushimi Lake backcountry
Set in the lush boreal forest with wide-open skies, there’s a definite “northern feel” to Fushimi Lake Provincial Park. During the day, Fushimi Lake’s horizons look like prairie skies because they seem so wide. At night, the stars are so bright and so numerous that you feel like you’re in a snow globe.
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Outdoor trip planning? There’s an app for that!
The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) has launched a signature AdventureSmart Trip Plan app to aid outdoor recreationalists to “Get informed and go outdoors!”
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Hitting the trail at Esker Lakes
This post is written by Dave Sproule, Natural Heritage Education Specialist with Ontario Parks. If you are looking for a new trail to explore this summer, the Lonesome Bog Trail at Esker Lakes Provincial Park might be just the ticket! This 1.5 km interpretive trail sweeps around Sausage Lake and travels through a variety of habitats, introducing…