Tag: Pinery
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Family Day 2020
Family Day is the perfect opportunity to get your loved ones outdoors for a winter adventure. Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend:
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February vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
Are you planning a romantic getaway this month? Why not celebrate at a provincial park! Stay warm and cozy at Ontario Parks this February in one of our roofed accommodations! We’ve got lots of cabins, cottages and yurts available all month, especially for midweek visitors! Accommodations featured below were available as of 11:00 am, January…
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A nature-lover's New Year's resolutions
Today’s post comes from Alistair MacKenzie, Resource Management and Discovery Supervisor at Pinery Provincial Park. As we begin a brand new year, many of us make personal resolutions to try to better ourselves or to help our families and communities. I’ll be making several personal resolutions (darn sour cream-glazed doughnuts!), but in addition, I am…
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Holiday boredom busters in southwestern Ontario
Is “I’m bored” a constant refrain during the winter school break? Boredom can be good for kids’ creativity, but it can be demanding on a parent’s last nerve. Out of ideas? We have you covered. Southwestern Ontario boasts nine parks which are open over the school break, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor programs,…
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January vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
Start the year right with a cozy staycation! Stay warm in one of our roofed accommodations, and enjoy all that winter has to offer! We’ve have cabins, cottages and yurts available, especially for midweek visitors! Accommodations featured below were available as of 9:00 am, December 18, 2019.
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December vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)
The holiday season is just around the corner! Imagine spending it surrounded by snow, with the sound of nature at your doorstep. We’ve got lots of cabins, cottages, and yurts available throughout December, including many weekend openings. Accommodations featured below are available as of 10:00 am, November 14, 2019:
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November/December events at Ontario Parks
Many of our parks hibernate through the winter, but for others, the fun’s just getting started! From Victorian farmhouses to dryland dogsledding, we’ve got some exciting events this November and December!
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The restorative health benefits of protected areas
Today’s blog post comes from Catherine Reining, a graduate in the Master of Environment Studies program at Wilfrid Laurier University. We know spending time in nature offers a ton of health benefits like reduced stress, better sleep, and lower blood pressure. But what is the role of parks and protected areas in human health?
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Campsite vacancy highlights: September 20-22
These campsites are electric! We have vacancies across the province. We’re into the last few official days of summer. Make the most of it and head outdoors! Scout out your ideal campsite on our Campsite Browsing/Reservation tool (including pictures of most campsites!), or check out these featured campsites (available as of 10:00 am. on September 19, 2019):