In the past few years, you might have noticed that every once in a while Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (and thus Ontario Parks) would declare a few parks as 'non operating' citing various reasons including low visitation rates, low cost recovery, and any upcoming capital investment needs to keep the facility operational. Well ,its a good news this … [Read more...]
What you need to know about Healthy Parks Healthy People campaign in Ontario?
What is 'Healthy Parks Healthy People' ('HPHP')? Started in 2000 by Australian park agency Parks Victoria, Healthy Parks Healthy People is a worldwide movement that works to promote and understand the link between a healthy environment and healthy society. Research shows that access to nature and green space plays a vital role in physical and mental health, well being and … [Read more...]
Things to Do at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
If I had to make a list of our favourite camping spots, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park would definitely be in the top five. The park is located on Sibley Peninsula about an hour away from Thunder Bay. It gets its name from a rock formation that looks like a big lying figure of a man. Lots of legends surround this place, legends just as beautiful as the park itself. They tell of … [Read more...]
Escape to Sandbanks Provincial Park: The Perfect Family Getaway
Golden sand spread out across three beaches, sparkling blue water perfect for swimming and towering sand dunes greet you at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Located in Prince Edward County this provincial park is designed for families with great hiking trails, watercraft rentals and special events happening all summer long. This beautiful park boasts five campgrounds to choose from … [Read more...]
Camping Safely in Ontario – ‘The Bear Country’
Ursus americanus are extremely powerful omnivores which strike fear in the hearts of any outdoor enthusiast who has encountered one. These ultimate predators are true survivors - adaptable and intelligent and possess the strength to take down a bison. The black bear, for the very fact that they possess the power to kill a human, warrant the full respect of those who spend time … [Read more...]
