Tag: skiing
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Meet Quetico Provincial Park's new camping pods
Looking to try a different style of camping at Quetico Provincial Park? Perhaps you’re craving a step up from tent camping or longing to try an entirely different style of Ontario Parks’ roofed accommodation units. Well then, let us introduce you to Quetico’s camping pods and let the glamping begin!
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Health benefits of cross-country skiing
Staying active in the winter isn’t always easy. For some of us, it’s tempting to stay in, cuddle up, and spend the long winter months binging Netflix under a warm blanket. Cross-country skiing boasts a wide array of benefits for your physical and mental health. Here’s why you should strap on some skis and spend…
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How to get your kids to love cross-country skiing
Did you know 18 of our parks have cross-country trails, about half of them groomed? Cross-country skiing is a great way for families to get outdoors and enjoy the winter together! It’s less expensive and safer than alpine skiing, it helps keep kids fit, and it’s a skill they’ll have their entire life. Here are…
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6 tips for winter camping at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
So you’re no stranger to camping but want a new adventure? Or maybe you’ve invested some money in winter camping gear? Congratulations! Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park offers the perfect opportunity for those looking to get into winter camping. Just a couple hours outside of the GTA and three hours west of Ottawa, any weekend warrior looking…
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Winter adventure at Killarney Provincial Park
Killarney Provincial Park is 645 km2 of beautiful, unspoiled nature. Add in some incredible trails and comfy accommodations and you’ve got a total winter hot spot. It’s no wonder winter explorers flock to the park when the cold hits. So what are you waiting for? Here’s everything you need to know to plan your own Killarney…
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Mental health benefits of getting outside this winter
Getting outdoors in Ontario this winter may be brisk, but it comes with a whole host of benefits for your mood and health. The winter season notoriously brings cold weather, shorter days, and too much time cooped up indoors. It can even trigger a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). All the…
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10 ways to enjoy winter at Quetico
Today’s post comes from Quetico Provincial Park Superintendent Trevor Gibb. Quetico is primarily known for its world class backcountry canoeing opportunities. However, once the lakes freeze and snow blankets the forest, the park transforms into a wilderness winter wonderland.
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Winter adventures at Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park is one of the most iconic places in Ontario all year round, and that’s for good reason! With so many activities to try, the vast winter landscape is an opportunity for you to choose your own adventure. Snowshoeing through the forest is rewarded by the scenic vistas and solitude. Winter camping gives…
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Your winter preparedness guide
If you’re reading this, you’re likely a human being with a core body temperature around 37ºC. Your body works very hard to maintain this temperature. If it drops even a few degrees, moving, thinking, and other basic tasks become difficult. You will need to warm up quickly, or you may find yourself in a dangerous…