Tag: Ivanhoe Lake
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The summer job that lasted seven years
Today’s blog was written by Adrian Petry, Public Historian and Visitor Services Coordinator for St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre. Adrian can occasionally be found volunteering at historical events at Bronte Creek Provincial Park, where he was a former senior Discovery staff member. When I think back to my younger entering-the-workforce self, I recognize…
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August's digital download
Can you believe summer’s half over? If you haven’t had a chance to take a trip to the great outdoors, THIS IS YOUR SIGN! We’ve got plenty of sites available for your camping trip! Want your pick of the sites? Take some time off work and book a midweek trip! This month’s FREE digital download…
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March's digital download
March is a month of big changes, as winter gives way to spring. Squeeze in one last snowy adventure in this March and get outside! This month’s FREE digital download comes from the stunning Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park. Throughout 2023, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite…
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Campsite vacancy highlights: September 17-19
We’re into the last few official days of summer. Make the most of it and head outdoors! Plenty of electrical and RV-friendly sites are still available (including a waterfront site)! Scout out your ideal campsite on our reservation service (including pictures of most campsites!), or check out these featured campsites (available as of noon on September 16, 2021):
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Top 10 spots to watch the sunset
Are you a sunset-chaser? It shouldn’t surprise you that some of the best views of brilliant colours are in our own provincial parks.
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Campsite vacancy highlights: May 17-20
It’s not too late to book a campsite for the Victoria Day long weekend! While many parks are filling up, lots of campgrounds still have a good selection of sites available. Scout out your ideal campsite on our Campsite Browsing/Reservation tool (including pictures of most campsites!), or check out these featured campsites (available as of noon, May 16):
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Ivanhoe Lake weekly newscast contest
Have you seen the Ivanhoe Lake newscast? Every Monday, they will be drawing winners for everything from ice cream to Ontario Parks swag to free canoe rentals!
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The White Moose Forest
Everyone knows that Moose are brown, even if they’ve never seen one in person. Big and brown. Even Bullwinkle, the famous cartoon Moose is brown. Moose calves can be very light-coloured when they are very young — even a bright cinnamon colour, but they always turn brown as they get older. Always. There is a…
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Soundscapes from across Ontario
One of my favourite signs is from a lookout over the Grand Canyon. It simply says, ONE MINUTE. DON’T READ. DON’T TALK. NO PHOTOS. JUST LOOK…..AND SEE. It is something that I hope you will do often when you visit our parks or other natural areas in Ontario. But how about this variation? TWO MINUTES.…