Tag: Samuel de Champlain
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Communication is key: from student to park superintendent
Today’s blog was written by Dave Ward, park superintendent for Ontario Parks’ Temagami Cluster. The year is 2007. I had just completed my first year of college and had no idea what direction I wanted to go with my career. I happened to know someone who worked for Ontario Parks as an interpreter in the…
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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…
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Frances Anne Hopkins: documenting the lives of voyageurs through art
Today’s post comes from Taylor Bottoms-Cau, a second-year Discovery student at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. You’ve likely heard of the Group of Seven, artists who travelled the remote landscapes of Ontario to capture their rugged beauty by brush. But they weren’t the only artists who travelled rough and painted what they saw! Fifty years before…
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Explore fall colours at these gems
Leaf peepers, unite! Tis the season to enjoy the splendours of autumn. If you’re looking to dodge the crowds, these parks sure pack a punch when it comes to fall colours:
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The science and symbolism behind sunsets
Today’s blog post comes from Sara Moore, a Discovery student at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Have you ever wondered what makes a sunset so special? What gives them their beautiful colours?
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Where the wild things are: salamanders
Today’s post comes from Jazmin Gall, park naturalist at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. As park staff, one of our favorite questions to get from visitors is, “Where do insert various wildlife names live within the park?” We love visitors who are as excited as we are about wildlife and we’re more than happy to…
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Building a safe haven with Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park’s artificial turtle nesting site
Today’s post comes from Rose Brandt, a Discovery student at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. If you’ve been to Bagwa Day-Use Beach at Samuel de Champlain, you might’ve wondered what that seemingly random pile of sand beside the beach is all about. That would be our artificial turtle nesting site!
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Life after loss: the importance of moose antlers
Today’s post comes from Jazmin Gall, Acting Assistant Discovery Leader at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. Moose are, without a doubt, a magnificent sight to see. Having the opportunity to see one while camping is a memory that can last a lifetime. It’s something that never gets old. Despite their size, moose can sometimes be…
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5 life-changing paddling routes of Northeastern Ontario
Whether you’re planning a scenic day trip or a rugged backcountry adventure, Northeastern Ontario is a paddler’s playground. Last year, Northeastern Ontario Tourism asked their readers to vote for their top paddling destinations… …and the votes are in! Join us in counting down the top 5 paddling destinations of Northeastern Ontario: