Tag: Neys
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Where to swim at Ontario Parks
Nothing beats a cool dip on a hot summer day so we asked park staff where they think the best swimming is in Ontario:
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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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14 must-see trails to try this summer
Whether you’re reaching new heights or taking a leisurely stroll across a boardwalk, we’ve got the perfect trail for you to explore this summer. How many of these must-see trails from around the province have you explored?
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5 reasons to explore Ontario Parks in an RV
Today’s post comes from Catherine Sugrue, a writer for Canadian leading lifestyle blog DoTheDaniel.com. Catherine is one of six content creators we invited to document and share their Ontario Parks RV experience in a custom-wrapped RV as part of this year’s OP125 celebrations. In 2018, Ontario Parks turned 125 years old. Recognized all over the world for stunning scenic landscapes and outdoor…
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What’s in a name? A historical look at six northwestern park names
Ever wonder how your favourite park got its name?
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Then and now: vintage parks postcards
2018 marks Ontario Parks’ 125th anniversary and we’ve been digging through our archives in search of some of the coolest vintage photographs, documents, and artifacts. Throughout the year we are sharing our discoveries in a series of OP125 blog posts! This post showcases a collection of vintage postcards featuring a few of our beautiful parks…
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Neys Provincial Park’s Trapp Cabin
We’ve introduced a new camp cabin to our suite of roofed accommodations, and it’s named after an important figure in Ontario Parks’ history. Here is the story of the new Trapp Cabin at Neys Provincial Park.
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What's in a weir?
Neys Provincial Park recently removed an obsolete weir as part of its work to restore and maintain ecological integrity. Superintendent Allison Dennis has the story… The term “weir” piqued my curiosity following my first review of the Neys Provincial Park Management Plan. Turns out that a weir is a barrier constructed across the width of a…