Tag: northwestern Ontario
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Late summer/early fall paddling trips in Wabakimi Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Sofi Czich, a Canoe Resource Technician at Wabakimi Provincial Park. Planning a paddling trip during late summer/early fall in Wabakimi will stimulate your senses. Wabakimi Provincial Park is a wild and raw beauty that will provide an unforgettable experience! There are a few things to look forward during your paddling trip…
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Planning a “bucket-list” trip to Quetico Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from paddling enthusiast Dave Caughey who, along with his wife, recently made the trek to Quetico Provincial Park. For years, my wife and I longed to visit Quetico Provincial Park. We had heard the canoeing there was awesome, through a terrain peppered with countless lakes, and routes that could involve days between…
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The measure of a canoe trip
Today’s post is a polite rant from Quetico Provincial Park’s Librarian Jill Sorensen. We seem to constantly hear about expedition-style trips. Grunt narratives where people have broken speed records, paddled the longest distances, or have been “the first” to complete a route. The blisters. The sleep deprivation. The endurance. And that is fine. I have…
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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.
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A canoe journey to each point of the compass
In today’s post, Conor Mihell captures the timelessness of Wabakimi Provincial Park. The rumble of car tires on gravel slowly fading into the distance is the glorious sound of freedom after many long hours on the road. Silence descends, and suddenly my wife Kim and I are alone and faced with the task of loading…
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The Canadian Heritage Rivers System's Bloodvein River — a backcountry dream
This post was written by Northwestern Ontario Parks Planning Intern Kestrel Wraggett. We know that Ontario Parks protect some of the most unique and precious natural systems in the province, but did you know we help protect a nationally recognized network of significant waterways called the Canadian Heritage Rivers System (CHRS)?
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Backpacker’s guide to the Coastal Trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Jordan Welch and Bianca Goncz, Discovery staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park. Are you looking for a challenging, multi-day hike with spectacular views? The Coastal Trail has it all! Hike to rocky bluffs, traverse lush forests, and experience the power of Lake Superior. This linear trail traces 65 km of Lake…
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Experience Ontario’s greatest landscapes on the Lake Superior Shoreline Tour
Planning a cross-province adventure? Check out the Ontario Parks Driving Routes. The Lake Superior Shoreline Tour is a world-renowned driving route that will take you to some of the most awe-inspiring scenery Canada has to offer. On your journey, you’ll discover spectacular rugged shorelines, cascading rivers and waterfalls, smooth rock and sand beaches, unique geological features,…
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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…