By the pricking of our thumbs, something wicked this way comes… We’ve got tons of haunted Halloween events coming up! Find some stand-out spookiness below (and don’t forget to check our events page for late-breaking additions!). Will you be visiting the ghosts of campers past this October? Reminder: if you decorate your campsite for Halloween this year, please respect the natural … The post Halloween 2024 at Ontario Parks appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Take a moment this fall to appreciate the wonder of the fall migrations. A trip to a park this autumn will expose you to an incredible variety of wildlife. The post Spot the fall migrators appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Imagine:  You put your canoe or kayak into the lake. The water is smooth and reflective. The sky’s a deep, dark blue, and the clouds are brilliant white. The day is sunny, cool and crisp, and the trees that cover the hills around you…well, they’re a stunning display of red, orange, and yellow. There’s something special … The post Fall paddling at Restoule appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Today’s post comes from Bronte Creek Provincial Park Discovery Ranger Hannah Stockford and Darlington Provincial Park Piping Plover Student Jax Nasimok. Once upon a time, bird migration was a great mystery! Early ideas about migration by philosophers and scientists from hundreds of years ago were quite unusual. They varied from thinking birds hibernated in the mud … The post Tracking the mysteries of migration appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

The crisp air and morning frost that September brings get many Ontarians excited for the arrival of fall colours. And who can blame us? We would argue that Ontario is the most breathtaking place to enjoy autumn in all its stunning glory. If you’re planning a trip to take in the colours of the season, … The post Planning to visit us during fall colours? Start here. appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Cellphones have changed our lives in many ways. It seems like there’s an app available to cater to our every need, from baking to banking and all things in between. At Ontario Parks, we generally encourage green time over screen time, however there’s one app we believe every visitor should have on their phone. Making … The post The cat and the Mudbug: a guide to using iNaturalist appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

The nights are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the bears know there is limited time to finish packing on the pounds before retiring to their winter dens. Food will only be available until about mid-October, so the days of feasting are quickly ending. Like the summer, in September bears are focused on … The post It’s September — what are the bears up to? appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

From family cycling to mountain biking, you’ll find the perfect trail for your fall adventure at Ontario Parks. Take in the autumn colours as you cycle through some of Ontario’s most breathtaking scenery. Here are some of our favourite fall biking destinations: Silent Lake Provincial Park The park’s mountain bike trail offers two loops: a moderate and … The post Fall biking at Ontario Parks appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

On September 28 and 29, 2024, you’re invited to the annual Bronte Creek Harvest Festival. Experience harvest season as it might have been over 100 years ago at Bronte Creek Provincial Park‘s historic Spruce Lane Farm! The history In the 1900s, farms hired extra workers to help bring in large harvests, and when harvest time rolled around, all … The post Bronte Creek Harvest Festival appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more

Today’s post comes from James Burns, a conservation officer, and former Quetico Provincial Park interior ranger from 2000-2013. If I thought more people were going to read this article, I’d almost feel guilty, for a gentleman should not kiss and tell; or in this case, catch and tell. Thankfully I’m no gentleman! Before anyone gets … The post Quetico bassin’: the fall feedbag advantage appeared first on Parks Blog ..read more