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Tag: Murphys Point

  • Finding myself at Ontario Parks

    Today’s post comes from Candace Sampson of Life in Pleasantville. Last summer, we invited Candace to document her adventures in four provincial parks. If you’re new to RVing and thinking of giving it a shot this year, this post is for you. When first planning a trip with Ontario Parks to learn more about our beautiful provincial parks,…

  • Backcountry for beginners: the best destinations

    When executed safely, your first backcountry trip forges lifelong memories, opening an immersive getaway into nature. But the leap from car camping to backcountry requires preparation and learning. New paddlers and hikers can find themselves in serious trouble if they overestimate their skills or choose a too-challenging route. Here are some recommended trips for backcountry…

  • More group sites available to book online

    Looking for a fun way to camp with a bunch of people? Consider group campsites! We’re happy to announce that group campsites can now be reserved online and via our call centre for an additional 25 provincial parks.

  • The Murphys Point moth craze

    This post comes to us from Mark Read, an interpretive naturalist at Murphys Point Provincial Park. Most people have a love/hate relationship with moths. But believe it or not, moths are the latest craze to hit Murphys Point Provincial Park! With moths that range in size from as big as your hand to smaller than a grain…

  • Bioblitz at Murphys Point is fast approaching!

    In celebration of Ontario Parks’ 125th anniversary, and with two practice runs for local schools already under their belt, the staff at Murphys Point Provincial Park are keen to invite members of the public to join them for their 2nd Annual Bioblitz on Saturday August 18.

  • 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.

  • Local schools blitz Murphys Point

    This post comes to us from Mark Read, Interpretive Naturalist at Murphys Point Provincial Park. Last month, two local schools took part in a mini bioblitz at Murphys Point, using their outdoor skills to explore, discover, and identify the various wildlife of the park.

  • The makings and teachings of the birchbark canoe

    Chuck Commanda grew up part of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, an Algonquin First Nation. As a young boy, he helped his grandparents make birchbark canoes. Now, years later, Chuck enjoys sharing his knowledge and showcasing his skills to the public. Chuck recently attended the “Politics of the Canoe” workshop in Winnipeg, where he says much…

  • Award-winning interpreter in our midst at Murphys Point

    With another busy summer season of programs about to begin at parks across the province, we wanted to profile one of our award-winning staff members. Earlier this spring, Mark Read, Senior Naturalist at Murphys Point Provincial Park, won the Sandy McBeath Outstanding Seasonal Interpreter Award. This honour is awarded to one interpreter annually in the…

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