Tag: Winter
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5 tips for sharing the winter trails
Many parks have well-maintained trails for winter use. Knowing the proper etiquette and rules for use helps to keep them safe for cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and hikers alike.
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Eyes on the skies – January
Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the Skies” series. This “space” will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. The cold, crisp days of the New Year often reward us with fantastically beautiful nights, rich with bright…
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Make tracks to Frontenac this winter!
Not ready to say goodbye to Frontenac’s 100+ km trail network? This winter, trade your hiking boots for a pair of snowshoes or skis! Nature-lovers come from around the globe to explore Frontenac Provincial Park‘s trails. Perched on the southern arm of the Canadian Shield, this park features granite outcrops, vast wetlands, scenic lakes and mixed…
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A Lake Trout to remember on Windy Lake
In today’s post, year-round multispecies angler and writer Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com recounts a killer 2018 trip. There’s nothing I love more than venturing off on a road trip to somewhere new. This week’s adventure began at my home in Ottawa. Eric and I loaded up our truck and headed off to Windy Lake Provincial Park.
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Winter adventures at Rushing River Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Isabella Schives, senior park clerk at Rushing River Provincial Park. Now that the seasons have changed and snow blankets the ground, the natural beauty of this vibrant and popular summertime park takes on an incredible transformation. Icicles begin hanging from trees and buildings, fresh snow crunches underneath your feet, and the brisk,…
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The best winter day trips (if you live in Toronto)
Living in Toronto can make nature feel a million miles away. This is especially true in the winter, when the closeness of the buildings, the busy streets, and the slush limit the best that winter has to offer – tranquility, wide-open spaces blanketed in snow, and room to play. In truth, however, the natural world…
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The best day trips (if you live in Toronto)
Living in Toronto can make nature feel a million miles away. This is especially true in the winter, when the closeness of the buildings, the busy streets, and the slush limit the best that winter has to offer – tranquility, wide-open spaces, and room to play. In truth, however, the natural world is never too…
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The science of snow
Today’s post comes from Brianne Brothers, a zone ecologist from our southwestern parks. Ah, snow. A substance that truly embodies what it means to be Canadian. While many of us struggle with the idea of enjoying something that inflicts hard physical labour and white-knuckled driving, it truly is clean, fresh, and beautiful. In that light,…
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Winter adventures at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Just outside Thunder Bay, Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park offers a variety of fun winter activities for day-use visitors of every sort. Here are four reasons you need to add this park to your list this winter: