Tag: Presqu’ile
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The trouble with balloons
Today’s post was originally published in 2016 and comes from David Bree, then our Senior Discovery Leader at Presqu’ile Provincial Park, and passionate protector of Ontario’s shorebirds. I don’t know Jason. But I do know he turned six sometime in the last two months and he had a wonderful party with cake, presents and balloons, surrounded by…
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How to plan your visit to Presqu'ile
Located on Lake Ontario in Brighton, Presqu’ile Provincial Park is one of our most popular parks in Southeastern Ontario, welcoming thousands of visitors every month. From the long, sandy beach to beautiful hiking trails to world-class bird migrations, Presqu’ile is a favourite for many. During the hot summer months, the park can get extremely busy.…
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Hiking for head-to-toe health
It’s probably no surprise that hiking is good for your health, but it might surprise you that the benefits reach from head to toe! Check out the brain and body benefits of hiking:
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2022 Piping Plover season recap
In today’s post, Piping Plover Biologist Monica Fromberger shares the hot gossip surrounding this season’s plover population. We had TWO Piping Plover nests in southeastern Ontario this year! One at Darlington Provincial Park and the other at Presqu’ile Provincial Park.
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Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2022
We know that spending time in nature is good for us. Sometimes, we just need a little push to get outside and feel the effects! That’s why on July 15, we are offering a variety of activities in parks across the province in celebration of Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. All parks that normally charge…
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10 cool facts about dragonflies
If you’ve ever watched a dragonfly speed over the water, you know how captivating they are! But while they’re among the oldest flying insects – they’ve been around for 250-300 million years — scientists are still just learning about them.
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Shell-ebrate Ontario's turtles with our new merchandise line
Last spring, we asked you to help us protect Ontario’s eight turtles species, all of which are species at risk. With just one year of the Turtle Protection Project under our belts, staff are already seeing amazing results. This year, we’re excited to debut a new way to support turtle conservation in Ontario Parks: our Turtle…
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From tumblers to leaf blowers: we bet you didn't know how much work it takes to make our beaches beautiful
Today’s blog was written by Jessica Stillman, school outreach coordinator at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. Our beautiful beaches are one of the many reasons people choose to visit parks. But you didn’t think they got that pretty on their own, did you? Here’s a glimpse into some of the behind-the-scenes work you probably didn’t know…
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The pannes of Presqu'ile
The late winter wait for spring can be almost painful. I’ve had enough of the cold, snow, and hibernating wildlife. When can I go outside without a jacket? Disappearing snow, robins on the lawn might be enough for some, but not for me. Then finally…yes! I hear it: rrrrRRRRT, rrrrRRRRT, rrrrRRRRT! The Presqu’ile Provincial Park pannes…