Tag: Winter
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Winter adventures at Pinery Provincial Park
Love variety? Pinery Provincial Park might be your ideal winter vacation spot. Here are six reasons we think you’ll fall in love with this southwestern gem’s snowy season:
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Christmas Bird Count — keep the community science tradition going!
Today’s post comes from Cortney LeGros, the Healthy Parks Healthy People coordinator at Ontario Parks. The holiday season is steeped in tradition. No matter how you celebrate, there’s one scientific tradition that’s been around for over 120 years to help mark the holidays. For me, the holidays would not be complete without participating in at…
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How 6 species at Ontario Parks survive the winter
Today’s post was written by Connor Oke, past marketing intern at Ontario Parks, using information provided by Assistant Superintendent Mark Read at Murphys Point Provincial Park. If Canada is known for one thing, it’s for our long, cold winters. Wild animals rely on evolution and natural adaptations to survive until spring. The strategies they’ve developed are varied…
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Winter adventure at Arrowhead Provincial Park
Planning a visit to Arrowhead Provincial Park? Skating through the forest is definitely a winter bucket list activity! But the secret is out! Arrowhead has quickly become one of the region’s most popular winter attractions so it’s important you plan your visit carefully. Know before you go! Availability of skating and skiing is weather dependent. Check…
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Winter camping 101
If you’re a summer camping enthusiast, you may be keen to put your skills to the test in a different season. Winter in our parks is a beautiful time. It’s quiet and still. The air is clean. And everything is covered in fresh snow. Here are some tips for a fun and safe winter camping…
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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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How do chipmunks prepare for and live through winter?
Today’s post comes from Gabriel Argenti, a Discovery Student at Rondeau Provincial Park. As winter approaches, most wildlife undergoes seasonal changes or new habits. Some animals prepare for the cold by storing food away, going into hibernation, eating to gain weight, growing a thicker coat. Others migrate south to warmer climates to wait out the…