Ontario’s
#BlackBears
in the fall be like: “I am once again looking for a snack. Or two. Or a dozen…” 😋🤤
Thought Black Bears ate a lot in the summer?
Wait until you read this:
Park-lovers, we'd never leaf you hanging! 🍁🍂
If you’re looking to dodge the crowds when it comes to viewing
#FallColours
, these parks are worth checking out:
Be-leaf us! 🥰
The message of
#EveryChildMatters
recognizes the atrocities of Indian Residential Schools, and honours the children who survived, who did not return home, and those who continue to be impacted today.
@OrangeShirtSoc
Visiting for a hike to check out the fall leaves? Don’t forget, we're in bear country. A few was to stay safe are:
🐻 Travel in groups of two or more people
🐻 Always make noise
🐻 Don’t wear headphones
Check out this blog post for a few more safety tips:
Join us for the Harvesting the Power of Simple Machines.
Registration is required to attend this program:
🍎 Thursday, September 26th at 10:00am (link below):
Or
🍎 Thursday, September 26th at 1:00pm (link below):
Planning a visit to Algonquin this busy fall season?
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Read through this blog for helpful tips and info:
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You can purchase your DVP up to 5 days in advance of your visit online:
Photo taken: Sept 17, 2024
Tick season is not over! -- Remember to check yourself and your pets if you have been hiking the trails! Key places to check are your scalp, underarms, your back and in between your legs.
What a massive mushroom! Most commonly found in late summer and early fall sprouting near the base of trees, or rotting stumps. Berkeley’s Polypore, also called Stump Blossoms are known for its large size.
In need of a mid-week adventure? 🤔
Visit Pancake Bay and hike the Edmund Fitzgerald Lookout Trail. You may just get a peek at the start of the fall colours! 🥾
Be sure to keep an eye on our online fall colour report. You can find it here: https://
Looking to hit the trails? Remember to:
🍎 Pack in, Pack Out
🗺️ Stay on designated trails
🤝 Be respectful of others
🥾 Clean your feet
☀️ Put safety first
🐕 Keep your dog on-leash
Learn about why trail etiquette is important ⬇️
One of the most exciting thing about iNaturalist is that you don’t need to be an expert. It connects you with experts all around the world.
Read on to get started:
As we head into what looks to be a gorgeous last (official) weekend of summer, we expect many of our visitors will be getting out on the water.
To make sure you have a fun – and safe — experience, make sure you review these seven tips for safe boating:
Lake Huron never disappoints with its spectacular sunsets🌅 😍
Sunset Point, Day Use Beach, Huron Dog Beach and other places along the Old Shore Road trail offer lookouts over Lake Huron.
[image 1]: a dark sunset over Lake Huron with grey and orange skies
The nights are getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. Black bears know there is limited time to finish packing on the pounds before retiring to their winter dens.
Read more about Black bears by visiting the Ontario Parks blog
Keep up with the changing fall colours at your favourite park by checking the Fall Colour Report at 🍂 🍃
Stop by the Rondeau Playground Saturday, Sept. 21 @ 1:00pm for a Children's Program about the beauty and science of autumn leaves. 🍁
#liveck
There’s nothing like the feeling of staring up at a sensational starry sky.
🌟 But beyond our positive feelings, dark skies are good for the health of humans, animals, and the environment alike:
#HPHP
Wondering if this is the best week to go see some leaves? 🍁🍂
Let us help you decide using our
#FallColours
Report:
Following the tracker can help you choose the timing of your trip and know what to expect when you arrive.
Planning to breathe in the stunning array of
#FallColours
?
🍁🍂 Here's a list of parks with accessibility features that are perfect for viewing the beauty of fall:
Hey Teachers!!🎒 📚
Wanting to plan a fun and educational class trip??
MacGregor Point offers curriculum-focused nature programs for school groups! 🐛🌲 🐢
Did you know the only cost for the program is the bus entry fee?
Call the park to schedule your class's trip! ☎️
Disposing garbage properly is about more than helping out park staff. Leaving garbage around the day-use area or campground can invite wildlife to become pests.
Learn more by checking out this blog: