Tag: northeastern Ontario

  • Discover Lake Huron’s beauty on the Georgian Bay – Lake Huron Route

    Planning a cross-province adventure? Check out the Ontario Parks Driving Routes. If an unforgettable road trip is on your bucket list, we’ve got the route for you. Our Georgian Bay – Lake Huron Route is your guide to the world’s longest freshwater beach, breathtaking Georgian Bay sunsets, and the world’s largest freshwater island. Hike the white…

  • 5 reasons to visit Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park

    If the sights and sounds of moving water in nature are refreshing and rejuvenating, then time spent at Kap-Kig-Iwan is liquid medicine! Situated in the heart of Northern Ontario, Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park is located just off Highway 11, two kilometres south of Englehart, and just north of the Temagami region. This picturesque little park showcases…

  • 6 far out reasons to visit Killarney Provincial Park

    With its pink granite cliffs and shimmering lakes, Killarney Provincial Park is beloved for its awe-inspiring views. But for some of its most memorable sights, we have to leave the stratosphere behind. Here are some ways to add a slice of deep space exploration to your next visit to Killarney. 

  • Top 6 parks for canoe fishing in northern Ontario

    Paddling into the wilderness, fishing from a canoe and then going back to camp to enjoy a backcountry fish fry is a special experience. If you’re up for a trip like this, check out our recommendations for the best backcountry fishing destinations in our northern parks. 

  • The height of land: Wakami Lake Provincial Park

    Wakami Lake Provincial Park sits very near the “height of land.” That is, the place where water either flows to the Great Lakes and eventually out to the Atlantic Ocean, or north to Hudson Bay and the arctic watershed. It’s also a place where the southern forests of Sugar Maple and Yellow Birch give way…

  • Voices of the river: exploring the French River Visitor Centre

    Today’s post comes from Dave Sproule, a Natural Heritage Education Specialist in our Northeast Zone.  Can you hear the water speak?  The waters of the French River have many voices. These voices travelled the river and lived along its shores. The French River has been a conduit for people, goods, and culture for thousands of years.…

  • Restoule: a fall colours paradise

    When we hear the words “fall colours,” our minds often jump to Algonquin. Trouble is, Algonquin’s gotten so popular that autumn brings long line-ups, crowded trails, and traffic-snarling “leaf jams.” So where can we go to see awe-inspiring fall colours, hike to breathtaking lookouts, and avoid the crowds? Restoule Provincial Park.

  • Why you should go north to camp this summer

    If you’ve been looking on our reservation system lately, you’ll have realized this already – our southern provincial parks are SUPER busy this year! This summer, the solution to finding your serene camping trip might be to head north. There, you’ll find not only more space to camp in peace, but also opportunities to explore…

  • The life of a resource steward

    Today’s post comes from Rebecca Rogge, a travelling resource steward for the Northeast Zone. I first started working for the Northeast Zone Resource Steward Program back in 2011. It seems like a lifetime ago. At the time, it was a relatively new job in Ontario Parks. The program had only been around for a few…

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