Close your eyes and imagine: your face flush with your first dose of spring sunshine your ears are filled with the beautiful songs of migrating birds your nervous system soothed by the rhythm of waves on the shoreline Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Here are our top ten reasons to try spring camping this season: 1. … The post 10 reasons you should try spring camping appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

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! What is a camping pod? … The post Meet Quetico Provincial Park’s new camping pods appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Excessive noise. Transporting firewood. Have you ever wondered why certain rules exist? Thought, research, and science go into the laws and policies that cover provincial parks and conservation reserves. And it helps to understand the rationale. Today, we’re sharing the logic behind a few of the rules our visitors ask us about most frequently: Why … The post Why is that a rule? appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Planning a cross-province adventure? Check out the Ontario Parks Driving Routes. Considering a road trip in Northwestern Ontario? Welcome to sunset country! This circle tour driving route will take you to some of your favourite provincial parks or let you discover new ones. Relish days spent hiking, fishing, and paddling through iconic Canadian landscapes. Parks along … The post Explore Northwestern Ontario’s Sunset Country Driving Route appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Today’s post comes from Layna Lubimiv, Head Park Naturalist at MacGregor Point Provincial Park.  Did you know MacGregor Point was one of the first provincial parks to offer winter camping? What started as a seasonal extension of a few roofed accommodations has evolved into a great destination for any winter lover. Learn more about how we … The post Camp at MacGregor Point Provincial Park this winter! appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Surrounded by shining waters and cloaked in towering pines, Finlayson Point Provincial Park lies just south of the Village of Temagami. Sharing a shoreline with the Lake Temagami Skyline Preserve, a protected ring of pine forest that surrounds the lake, Finlayson Point provides visitors with access to Temagami — a treasured part of Ontario that … The post Destination Temagami appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Did you know that you can reserve your campsite or roofed accommodation up to five months in advance of your arrival date? You can book online (and even see a sneak preview of your campsite) or by calling the Ontario Parks reservation line, 1-888-ONT-PARK (Canada & USA). These are our top tips to optimize your reservation … The post 6 tips for reserving an Ontario Parks campsite appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

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 … The post Winter camping 101 appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

In today’s post, Assistant Program Coordinator Megan Birrell takes us through her latest camping caper. This fall, I took my mom to Arrowhead Provincial Park for our first fall camping experience. Not only was this our first time camping after Labour Day, but it was also my mom’s first time tent camping in over 20 … The post Taking my mom camping for the first time in 20 years appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

All good things must come to an end, including the heat of summer. You’ve learned to set up and take down your equipment this year, but do you know how to properly store it over the winter (without producing any mildew, funky smells, or damage)? In case you need a quick refresher (pun intended), we’ve … The post 4 tips to prep your camping gear for the off-season appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more