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Quetico’s capstone experience: the Hunter Island Loop
Why is the Hunter Island Loop the crowning achievement for so many canoeists? With 232 kilometres of paddling and 34 portages, this hardy route travels through some of the best paddling Quetico has to...
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The lonely Quetico ranger
Today’s post comes from Emily, a remote entry station ranger at Quetico Provincial Park. My name is Emily. In the summer of 2024, I worked at Prairie Portage, a remote entry station in the backcountry...
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Fall paddling at Restoule
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...
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Backpacker’s guide to the Coastal Trail in Lake Superior Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Jordan Welch and Bianca Goncz, past Discovery staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park. Are you looking for a challenging, multi-day hike with spectacular views? The Coastal Trail...
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Late summer/early fall paddling trips in Wabakimi Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Sofi Czich, previous canoe resource technician at Wabakimi Provincial Park. Planning a paddling trip during late summer/early fall in Wabakimi will stimulate your senses....
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Top tips for tying your canoe to your vehicle
Preparing for a paddling adventure? Tying your canoe to your vehicle is an important step in safely making it to the canoe launch. There are a few different options, depending on if you have racks on...
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Backcountry basics: storing and disposing of food
We don’t know about you, but when we pack food for our backcountry trip, we plan on eating it. That plan can go downhill quickly when raccoons, squirrels, and bears dip into your trail mix, or rain...
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The measure of a canoe trip
Today’s post is a polite rant from Quetico Provincial Park’s Librarian Jill Sorensen. We seem to constantly hear about expedition-style trips. Grunt narratives where people have broken speed records,...
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Stop bears from snacking on your food
Hey campers! Our parks are implementing new ways to deter bears and other wild critters from making off with your dinner. Read about which parks offer bear-resistant storage containers and how you can...
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An Ontario Parks glossary
Are you new to parks, or maybe a park veteran looking to brush up on your knowledge? We’ve assembled a handy guide to all the terms you’ll need to know and understand before you visit the park… Camping...
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Backcountry vegetarian cooking
Today’s post comes from Brittany Thatcher and Jill Legault of Quetico Provincial Park. Going meatless on hiking excursions, canoe trips, or any outdoor adventures can be easy, nutritious, and...
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5 reasons to visit Solace Provincial Park
Backcountry paddlers, meet your next bucket list destination! Solace Provincial Park is the perfect spot to get away from it all. Recharge, destress, and experience a truly stunning landscape. Here are...
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Temagami: an ancient canoe country
Today’s post comes from Discovery Specialist Dave Sproule. It’s a rugged, time-worn landscape. A fractured piece of the Canadian Shield, with fault lines criss-crossing the roots of ancient mountains...
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Help us maintain the Algonquin trout fishing tradition
Today’s post comes from Nick Lacombe, fisheries biologist at Algonquin Provincial Park. For me, springtime in Algonquin means trout fishing. Many others share this feeling, as about 70% of backcountry...
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Spring paddling safety
Itching for ice out? We certainly are. But spring weather can be fickle. Hitting the lake too early, failing to respect weather conditions or paddling beyond your skill level isn’t just risky — it’s...
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Backcountry basics: know your limits
You’ve heard about this fantastic new adventure through a friend, route guide, or Instagram. It looks kind of tough, and you’re pretty new to the whole backcountry thing. Still, you don’t want to miss...
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6 tips for winter camping at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
So you’re no stranger to camping but want a new adventure? Or maybe you’ve invested some money in winter camping gear? Congratulations! Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park offers the perfect opportunity...
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10 ways to enjoy winter at Quetico
Today’s post comes from Quetico Provincial Park Superintendent Trevor Gibb. Quetico is primarily known for its world class backcountry canoeing opportunities. However, once the lakes freeze and snow...
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Master Chef: Ontario Parks backcountry edition
Today’s post comes from Will Oades, Discovery Program Educator at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Eating in the backcountry should be no different than eating at home! Well-planned and prepared...
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Fall paddling at Restoule
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...
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