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Tag: Rainbow Falls

  • A look back on Ontario Parks’ outhouses

    We called on Ontario Parks Architect Matthew Harvey to provide some insight on outhouses…the good, the bad, and the stinky! In the course of my 30 year architectural career with Ontario Parks, I occasionally get asked what I do for a living. I proudly reply “Why, I design outhouses!” If that person doesn’t excuse themselves,…

  • Fall hiking at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park

    Todays’ post is from Allison Spadoni, superintendent of our Nipigon Node parks, Rainbow Falls, Neys, and White Lake.  Ah, fall! It’s the ideal time of year for getting outside and tackling some of the longer hikes on your bucket list! What makes the fall season such a great time for hiking? Well, while the days…

  • Ruffing it at Ontario Parks: a dog’s perspective on camping

    This post is brought to you from our guest blogger Sitka the Border Collie, with help from her human Laura Myers, a strategic market development specialist with Ontario Parks. Hello! My name is Sitka and I’m a dog. My humans love to camp! From the moment they brought me home when I was eight weeks old,…

  • 5 dream dog destinations at Ontario Parks

    In today’s post, the Chairdog of the Ontario Barks committee shows us his favourite parks to take a W-A-L-K!  Nothing gets my tail wagging faster than seeing my humans pack their bags for a park adventure! I know that’s true for you too, my furry friends. But with 340 provincial parks, how do we let our…

  • My journey to becoming a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a “backstage” glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Caroline Freitag, a Discovery Guide at Rainbow Falls Provincial Park. When I was a very young child, I was fascinated by leaves and rocks. On walks around my neighbourhood…

  • Hot spots to have a cup of tea in Ontario Parks’ northwest

    Today’s post comes from Laura Myers, a tea lover and Marketing Specialist with Ontario Parks. This blog is dedicated to all of those who love tea and nature. Whether it’s a cool summer evening, or a chilly winter day, it’s always a good time for tea time. There’s something about having a cup of tea…

  • Reserve your Canada Day campsite early!

    Does the cold weather have you dreaming of sunny days on the beach and warm nights by the campfire? Thanks to our five-month advance booking window, you can lock down your July campsite early! Here’s a list of 10 parks sure to chase away the midwinter blues:

  • Campsite vacancy highlights: August 30 – September 1

    Looking for a last minute camping trip before the kids head off to school? If so, why not leave a little earlier and head north? 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 noon on August 28, 2019):

  • Campsite vacancy highlights: Aug 2-5

    We know the struggle. We know what you have been waiting for. We are happy to say that the long weekend is almost here! Our southern parks are looking pretty full for the long weekend, but we have some beautiful sites available at our northern parks! Scout out your ideal campsite on our Campsite Browsing/Reservation tool…

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