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Tag: Presqu’ile

  • Frozen falls and other wacky winter water

    REMINDER: venturing out onto unsafe ice puts your life (and the lives of first responders) at risk. Take in the beauty of winter shorelines from solid ground. When most of us picture winter ice, we conjure up mental images of skating rinks and icicles. But did you know there’s a lot of variety in wintry…

  • Where to camp when your fave park is already full

    Did you know over 50% of reservations made by the end of March are for our five most popular parks (Bon Echo, Algonquin, Sandbanks, Killbear, Pinery)? If you can’t get a campsite at one of these parks, we’ve got some suggestions we’re sure you’ll love…

  • How to be a winter wildlife detective

    Today’s post comes from former Discovery Leader David Bree at Presqu’ile Provincial Park.  With the onset of winter, we often think of nature going into a slumber, but while she slows down, there is still lots going on outside. Winter provides a better opportunity to learn what the animals of our fields and forests are up…

  • Winter adventures at Presqu'ile

    While camping may be closed for the snowy season, Presqu’ile Provincial Park is open for day use 365 days a year! So why visit in the winter? Here are six great reasons:

  • The best day trips (if you live in Toronto)

    Living in Toronto can make nature feel a million miles away. This is especially true in the winter, when the closeness of the buildings, the busy streets, and the slush limit the best that winter has to offer – tranquility, wide-open spaces, and room to play. In truth, however, the natural world is never too…

  • The best winter day trips (if you live in Toronto)

    Living in Toronto can make nature feel a million miles away. This is especially true in the winter, when the closeness of the buildings, the busy streets, and the slush limit the best that winter has to offer – tranquility, wide-open spaces blanketed in snow, and room to play. In truth, however, the natural world…

  • Butterball’s story

    Today’s post comes to us from David Bree, former Discovery Program Lead at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. Butterball was a bit of a miracle child. The way the year went, it was amazing that his egg was ever laid, let alone hatched. And he never should have flown. But, somehow, he did. To truly understand Butterball’s…

  • Perfect parks for your late fall camping trip

    Looking to extend your camping season? Many of our parks are open for overnight stays in October and November. Whether you snuggle up in your tent or get cozy in your RV, make sure you pack extra socks! Bundle up and book a trip to one of these late fall camping spots:

  • 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…

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