Tag: Snowshoeing
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5 reasons to visit Killbear Provincial Park in winter
Located three hours from Toronto, Killbear Provincial Park is an iconic summer vacation destination for many Ontarians. Now those who love Killbear can visit the park when it’s cloaked in white! Here are 5 reasons you need to make a winter trip:
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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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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 Windy Lake
Lack of good snow getting you down? Located just north of Sudbury, Windy Lake Provincial Park has some of the best cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the region, plus cozy yurts and cabins, making it a prime winter vacation destination. Here are our top five reasons you need to check out Windy Lake:
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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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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…
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Winter fun in southeastern Ontario
Just because snowflakes are flying doesn’t mean you have to wait ’til spring to explore our parks again! These southeastern parks provide plenty of wonderful close-to-home winter activities.