Tag: Paddling
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Spring paddling safety
Itching for ice out? We certainly are. But spring weather can be fickle. Hitting the lake too early, failing to respect weather conditions or paddling beyond your skill level isn’t just risky — it’s downright dangerous. We chatted with Paul Smith, past park superintendent of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, to get some top do’s and don’ts for…
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Kettle Lakes: a land shaped by icebergs
The deep green boreal forest of Kettle Lakes Provincial Park contains 22 beautiful little lakes. Of these lakes, 20 are actually called “kettle lakes” by geographers. So what is a “kettle lake?” To answer that question, we first must look at how kettles are formed.
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Destination Temagami
Surrounded by shining waters and cloaked in towering pines, Finlayson Point Provincial Park lies just south of the Village of Temagami. Sharing a shoreline with the Lake Temagami Skyline Preserve, a protected ring of pine forest that surrounds the lake, Finlayson Point provides visitors with access to Temagami — a treasured part of Ontario that…
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Fall paddling at Restoule
Imagine. You put your canoe or kayak into the lake. The water is smooth and reflective. The sky’s a deep, dark blue, and the clouds are brilliant white. The day is sunny, cool and crisp, and the trees that cover the hills around you…well, they’re a stunning display of red, orange, and yellow. There’s something special…
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Fall paddling safety
Fall is the perfect time to paddle. As the temperatures cool there are no bugs and the lakes become less crowded. Plus you can catch some of our beautiful fall colours! But fall weather can be fickle. Hitting the lake too late, failing to respect weather conditions, or paddling beyond your skill level isn’t just risky…
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Extend your paddling season at Rideau River Provincial Park
Influencer Diana Lee lives for adventure, the great outdoors, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)! Find out what she’s (S)UP to @only1phoenixx on Instagram and Twitter. Enjoy land and water activities beyond the summer season at Rideau River Provincial Park, a cozy spot to experience fall. Located on the traditional territory of the Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin), Anishinabewaki, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, Haudenosaunee,…
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5 reasons to visit Rideau River Provincial Park this fall
Located just 40 minutes outside of Ottawa, Rideau River Provincial Park offers a relaxing camping experience with activities for the whole family. Rideau River is open for camping and day use until October 10! Here are a few reasons why you’ll love to experience this park in the fall season:
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5 reasons to make a midweek visit to Arrowhead Provincial Park this fall
Arrowhead Provincial Park offers visitors a change to experience beautiful fall colours within the heart of Muskoka. Weekends at Arrowhead are lively with lots of visitors and activity, but if you’re looking for that true serene “nature” experience, try visiting during the week! Here are five park features you won’t want to miss: