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  • Frozen falls and other wacky winter water

    REMINDER: venturing out onto unsafe ice puts your life (and the lives of first responders) at risk. Take in the beauty of winter shorelines from solid ground. When most of us picture winter ice, we conjure up mental images of skating rinks and icicles. But did you know there’s a lot of variety in wintry…

  • Winter adventures at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

    Just outside Thunder Bay, Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park offers a variety of fun winter activities for day-use visitors of every sort. Here are four reasons you need to add this park to your list this winter:

  • A look back on Ontario Parks’ outhouses

    We called on Ontario Parks Architect Matthew Harvey to provide some insight on outhouses…the good, the bad, and the stinky! In the course of my 30 year architectural career with Ontario Parks, I occasionally get asked what I do for a living. I proudly reply “Why, I design outhouses!” If that person doesn’t excuse themselves,…

  • 5 ways to stay active in the cold

    Brrr! Temperatures are dropping, and winter’s icy grip is almost upon us. We bet you’re feeling just about ready to tuck into a nice, long winter’s hibernation. Not so fast! We’ve partnered with our snow-loving friends at Subaru Canada to share some great ways to stay active and enjoy winter. Outdoor activity is important for our mental…

  • It's Take Me Outside Day!

    Written by Discovery Program Project Coordinator Jessica Stillman. Teachers, did you know you can help your students be more engaged and enthusiastic in all areas of their learning by taking them outside? Studies show that students who experience nature as part of the educational process score higher on tests in reading, writing, and math and…

  • Accessible locations to view fall colours

    As the cold weather hits, opportunities to view a stunning array of fall colours are popping up around the province. Ontario Parks is committed to making our parks as accessible as possible for visitors. If you’re planning a trip, we’ve rounded up a list of parks with accessibility features that are perfect for viewing the…

  • Dinosaurs in parks: the Lake Sturgeon

    Today’s post comes from Christian Therrien, past Northwest Zone senior assistant ecologist. Most agree all dinosaurs went extinct 66 million years ago. However, looking into species found in parks reveals that some dinosaurs have indeed persisted and can be seen today! From the Snapping Turtle to the Silver Lamprey, remnants from this forgotten time are…

  • Greetings, Boozhoo, Aaniin, Sekoh, Wachay, Ullakut!

    National Indigenous Peoples Day invites us to learn more about Indigenous history, perspectives and culture, and helps us build stronger relationships rooted in mutual respect and understanding. We’re taking the opportunity to spotlight some of the wonderful initiatives and events shared with us by Indigenous leaders and communities across Ontario:

  • 7 iconic vistas of northwestern Ontario

    Ontario Parks is fortunate to be able to both protect and showcase an abundance of natural vistas across the province. While some locations are relatively easy to access, others will challenge you before rewarding you with their amazing views. Here are seven iconic vistas to discover and explore this season.

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