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Tag: park history

  • Where can a paddle take you?

    In today’s post, Rondeau Provincial Park‘s Chief Park Naturalist Jess Matthews takes us back in time… There may be a time when you used your paddle to get through white caps. At other times, it leisurely pulled you over still wetlands. They are a lifeline. Solid, reliable; something that won’t break down on whatever journey…

  • Squirrels for sale: the incredible history of squirrels at Rondeau

    Today’s post is by Jess Matthews, the chief park naturalist at Rondeau Provincial Park. One hundred years ago, there was a lot we didn’t know about managing parks. The idea of maintaining ecological integrity is relatively new. Ontario’s first parks were primarily established for recreation and tourism. During the first half of the 20th century,…

  • Shining a light on the historic Presqu’ile lighthouse

    If you’ve visited Presqu’ile Provincial Park, it is almost certain you have spent some time admiring their iconic Presqu’ile Point Lighthouse. For over 180 years this lighthouse has remained a landmark in times of great change. Although the Presqu’ile Point Lighthouse has remained a beacon along the north shore of Lake Ontario, it has had…

  • The Meteor in Helenbar Lake

    Today’s post comes from our Discovery Specialist (and history buff), Dave Sproule. On June 29, 1946, a Meteor struck the waters of Helenbar Lake in the remote forests 60 km north of the town of Blind River… … but it wasn’t the kind of Meteor you’re thinking of. This Meteor was a jet fighter plane!

  • Travel back in time to the Bon Echo Inn

    Today’s post comes from Lisa Roach, chief park naturalist at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Did you know some of your favourite provincial parks like Bon Echo, Sandbanks, Presqu’ile, and Algonquin have hosted the summer vacations of nature-lovers since the turn of the century? By the end of the 1800s, pioneer society was changing. Increased prosperity…

  • The history of picnicking at Rondeau

    Today’s blog was written by Callum Barnes, a Discovery guide at Rondeau Provincial Park. Established in 1894, Rondeau Provincial Park has been host to many activities and adventures over the years. One quintessential family activity keeps our visitors coming back for seconds: picnicking. Picnicking has been a popular activity at the park for generations, all…

  • The family treasures of Sibbald Point

    Today’s post comes from Laura McClintock, senior park naturalist at Sibbald Point Provincial Park. Moving to an unfamiliar area can be a daunting process. Think of the last time you moved. What family treasures did you take with you? What made the move easy or challenging? In this blog, we’re going back almost 200 years…

  • The man behind the boardwalks: Ray Sheppard retires after 30 seasons at Pinery

    Today’s post comes from Megan Loucks, Discovery Leader at Pinery Provincial Park.  Have you ever been to Pinery Provincial Park? Take a moment to think of your favourite spot. Is it the viewing platform along Riverside Trail? What about the boardwalk leading to the beach? Have you been to the top of the Nipissing Trail…

  • Neys' relics from the past

    Today’s post comes from Katherine Muzyliwsky, a Natural Heritage Education Student at Neys Provincial Park. Before Neys became a provincial park, it was known as Neys Camp 100. Instead of happy campers on vacation, the park held German prisoners of war during World War II. After operating as a prisoner of war camp from 1941-1946,…

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