Tag: northwestern Ontario
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Explore Northwestern Ontario’s Sunset Country Driving Route
Planning a cross-province adventure? Check out the Ontario Parks Driving Routes. Considering a road trip in Northwestern Ontario? Welcome to sunset country! This circle tour driving route will take you to some of your favourite provincial parks or let you discover new ones. Relish days spent hiking, fishing, and paddling through iconic Canadian landscapes.
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Winter adventures at Rushing River Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Isabella Schives, senior park clerk at Rushing River Provincial Park. Now that the seasons have changed and snow blankets the ground, the natural beauty of this vibrant and popular summertime park takes on an incredible transformation. Icicles begin hanging from trees and buildings, fresh snow crunches underneath your feet, and the brisk,…
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Winter adventures at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
With its breathtaking, snow-covered landscapes and kilometres of ski trails for all skill levels, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park stands out in northwestern Ontario as a snowy paradise. Here are four awesome reasons to visit this winter wonderland, only an hour east of Thunder Bay:
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Discover Quetico’s northern entry points
Today’s post comes from Carter Morash, who has worked as a backcountry warden in Quetico Provincial Park since 2015. The north end of Quetico is a beautiful place. There are quiet lakes, great fishing spots, wildlife viewing opportunities, and a variety of routes to try out. Did you know that the north end is also…
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Explore Northwestern Ontario’s Sunset Country Driving Route
Planning a cross-province adventure? Check out the Ontario Parks Driving Routes. Considering a road trip in Northwestern Ontario? Welcome to sunset country! This circle tour driving route will take you to some of your favourite provincial parks or let you discover new ones. Relish days spent hiking, fishing, and paddling through iconic Canadian landscapes.
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Fall RVing in northwestern Ontario
No bugs, no crowds — just natural beauty topped by autumn’s splendour. Fall is the perfect time to pack up the trailer and head out on an adventure! Ready to hit the road? Here’s our list of top parks for fall RVing in northwestern Ontario:
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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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Batmobiles in the northwest!
Today’s post comes from Ontario Parks’ Northwest Zone. Did you know that bats play important roles in our ecosystems and are unique in being the only type of mammals that can truly fly? All bats in Ontario are nocturnal predators that feed primarily on insects like moths and mosquitoes. There are eight different bat species…