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Tag: portage

  • Discover Quetico’s northern entry points

    Today’s post comes from Carter Morash, who has worked as a backcountry warden in Quetico Provincial Park since 2015.  The north end of Quetico is a beautiful place. There are quiet lakes, great fishing spots, wildlife viewing opportunities, and a variety of routes to try out. Did you know that the north end is also…

  • 5 reasons to visit Grundy Lake Provincial Park

    Grundy Lake Provincial Park is one of those places you have to experience in person. It sounds nice on paper — scenic lakes, sandy beaches, tall pine forests, and lots of great campsites. But when you start to explore, those features come to life. This is a park that’s more than the sum of its…

  • The life of a resource steward

    Today’s post comes from Rebecca Rogge, a travelling resource steward for the Northeast Zone. I first started working for the Northeast Zone Resource Steward Program back in 2011. It seems like a lifetime ago. At the time, it was a relatively new job in Ontario Parks. The program had only been around for a few…

  • The battle of paddlers: eliminating "Portage Rage"

    Today’s post comes from Roger LaFontaine, Outdoor Recreation Specialist at Ontario Parks. With the warm weather, our minds wander from day-to-day drudgery like the terrible commute, the clicking of keyboards, the abstract shapes, and disjointed words of a presentation. Suddenly, you’re dreaming about pine trees, a campfire, and great people you don’t get to spend…

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