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Tag: Killarney

  • Making a weekend of the Killarney Spring Loon Count

    Killarney Provincial Park is home to the sparkling white La Cloche Mountains, verdant green forests and brilliant blue lakes.  Visitors come to hike, paddle and camp in these beautiful surroundings. Killarney is also a hotspot for “citizen science.” The park invites visitors to help them count things like butterflies, winter birds and that iconic northern…

  • SUP tripping in Killarney

    Today’s post comes from keen paddler and photographer, Grant Sutherland. Any excuse to get back to Killarney Provincial Park is a good excuse. So when my wife Heather and I took an interest in stand-up paddleboarding, we thought it was a perfect opportunity to try something new. Backcountry tripping with paddleboards? Sounds like a great adventure!

  • Here's to another 125 years

    As our 125th anniversary year comes to a close, we would like to say a huge thank you for an amazing year. Now etched into our history, here’s a few of the highlights from this exciting year.

  • When the sun goes down at Killarney

    In today’s post, Biologist Intern Michelle Lawrence gives us an insider look at Killarney’s “nightlife,” and shares how staff are working to protect the park’s bat populations. Killarney Provincial Park has been called “a crown jewel of the provincial parks system” by some, and it’s not hard to see why. With white quartzite mountains and…

  • A bonding family experience in the #OPescape RV

    Today’s post comes to us from Paula Schuck (@inkscrblr), the writer behind Thrifty Mommas Tips, and our next #OPescape content creator to travel around Ontario’s provincial parks in our wrapped RV.  A few weeks ago, I listened to a podcast about the brain and nature’s impact on health, and I learned that time spent in natural surroundings…

  • Forever thankful for our Friends

    In light of Ontario Parks’ 125th anniversary celebrations and the International Day of Friendship (July 30), this post highlights the history of hard work and support Friends organizations have provided provincial parks over the years.

  • What's in a name? A historical look at 11 northeastern park names

    Ever wonder how your favourite park got its name?

  • Find yourself at Ontario Parks

    In honour of our 125th anniversary, we’re delighted to unveil our invitation to find yourself at Ontario Parks.

  • Top 5 BIG fishing holes of Northeastern Ontario

    Northeastern Ontario: Undeniably Big, Unbelievably Close. We couldn’t agree more! If you’re chasing a BIG fishing experience, this is the post for you. Northeastern Ontario Tourism asked their readers to vote for their top fishing destinations and the votes are in! Join us in counting down the top 5 BIG fishing holes of Northeastern Ontario:

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