Parks Blog

Tag: Pinery

  • Fall hiking gems in Ontario’s southwest

    When it comes to fall, Ontario’s southwest can be overlooked. While crowds of people flock to Algonquin Provincial Park or the Niagara Escarpment, there are many places elsewhere in the province that showcase the beauty of Ontario’s changing colours. What better way to see the colours than by tackling a trail? Here are just a few…

  • Accessible locations to view fall colours

    As the cold weather hits, opportunities to view a stunning array of fall colours are popping up around the province. Ontario Parks is committed to making our parks as accessible as possible for visitors. If you’re planning a trip, we’ve rounded up a list of parks with accessibility features that are perfect for viewing the…

  • Halloween 2023 at Ontario Parks

    By the pricking of our thumbs, something wicked this way comes… We’ve got tons of haunted Halloween events coming up! Find some stand-out spookiness below (and don’t forget to check out events page for late-breaking additions!). Will you be visiting the ghosts of campers past this October?

  • We see you!

    In honour of Pride Month, Park Naturalist Jared Sanders takes us through some of the species that aren’t afraid to stand out in Pinery Provincial Park. Every time I go for a hike at Pinery, whether alone or with visitors, I fall back in love with the scenic nature. In the winter, the chilly blues and…

  • Ontario Parks featured in CSA-nominated videos!

    Did you know our parks, moths, and Discovery staff were featured in an episode of TVOKids Leo’s Pollinators Explorer Club? The series was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Children’s or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series! These awards are the Canadian equivalent to the Emmy Awards. We caught up with our three Ontario…

  • Uncovering the "birdiest" trail at Pinery

    Today’s post comes from Habitat Stewardship Technician Justin Johnson from Pinery Provincial Park. Justin has a M.Sc. in biology with a focus on bird acoustics.  Birders are an interesting breed of people. Sometimes everything they do seems to subvert the norms of society. Sleeping in? Rather not. Too much coffee? No such thing. $4500 binoculars? Yeah, I’ve…

  • There’s no such thing as “just a forest"

    In today’s post, Park Naturalist Nicole Guthrie discusses what makes a forest a forest, and the unique features of Pinery Provincial Park. This week marks National Forest Week in Canada, making it the perfect time to discuss the astounding diversity of species and ecosystems in forests because there’s no such thing as “just a forest.”…

  • Welcome home, Mottled Duskywings!

    A missing piece of Pinery Provincial Park’s biodiversity has recently been replaced! After a long absence, the Mottled Duskywing butterfly (Erynnis martialis) is once again taking wing in one of Ontario’s busiest parks. This is the story of how a small butterfly was lost and brought home again.

  • May's digital download

    Spring is here at last! Take some time this month to sit on the shoreline, listen to the lapping waves, and breathe in that sweet spring air! This month’s FREE digital download comes from Pinery Provincial Park! Throughout 2022, we’re sharing a free downloadable graphic for you to use as wallpaper for your favourite devices.…

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