Tag: rentals
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Who's the Big A?
This one’s been brewing for a while. An epic showdown. A frosty rivalry. A battle between wintry giants. Finally, we put the question to you, our visitors: which park, Algonquin Provincial Park or Arrowhead Provincial Park, is the winter destination park in the region? Which one deserves the title of The Big A?
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Where to rent winter equipment at Ontario Parks
What’s winter without snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and skating? These essential experiences all have one thing in common: you need the right gear to participate! Here’s where you can rent or borrow winter gear in 2024:
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5 reasons to visit Fushimi Lake Provincial Park
Fushimi Lake Provincial Park is located in the heart of Ontario’s boreal forest, near the town of Hearst just north of Highway 11. That’s a long way from some parts of Ontario, but it sure is worth the visit! From a big lake jumping with fish, to the big night skies filled with stars and…
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5 reasons to visit Nagagamisis Provincial Park
Canada’s Boreal Forest Region stretches from the edge of the Yukon in the north, down and across the country all of the way to Newfoundland and Labrador. Ecologically rich and diverse, the boreal forest ecosystem captures the imagination with its towering trees, shimmering lakes, and breathtaking scenery. It can be hard to choose where to…
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5 reasons to visit Fitzroy Provincial Park
Just 40 minutes from Canada’s capital in the Ottawa Valley, Fitzroy Provincial Park may be one of the province’s best kept secrets. Situated on the Ottawa River and bisected by the Carp River, campsites with river views are abundant. Add to that two beaches, watercraft rentals, hiking trails, and a beautiful group picnic spot and…
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5 reasons to visit Esker Lakes Provincial Park
Esker Lakes Provincial Park surrounds a chain of sparkling lakes set in an ancient glacial landscape, carpeted in boreal forest. A quiet, family-oriented park, Esker Lakes sits just east of the historic mining town of Kirkland Lake in northeastern Ontario. Here are five reasons Esker Lakes will delight family campers and nature-lovers alike: