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Beach Lovers And Fall Colours

September 9th, 2010

Environment Canada predicts warm temperatures for Ontario this fall. That’s good news for beach lovers. Beach crowds are gone and the lake views are something else. Distances between Ontario Parks in southwestern Ontario along lakes Huron and Erie are short. » Read more: Beach Lovers And Fall Colours

Fall Colour Vantage Points In Ontario Parks

September 8th, 2010

The Ontario Parks Fall Colour Report is LIVE at http://www.parkreports.com/fall/. Check the report often. It is updated as colours change. Here are some of the best fall colour vantage points in Ontario Parks: » Read more: Fall Colour Vantage Points In Ontario Parks

Sandbanks Provincial Park Hosts Prince Edward County Harvest Supper

September 3rd, 2010

Celebrate Ontario’s spectacular 2010 harvest at Sandbanks Provincial Park.

Now in its 5th year, Harvestin’ the County Supper is expected to attract 700 food lovers to the beach at Sandbanks Provincial Park on Thursday, September 9. » Read more: Sandbanks Provincial Park Hosts Prince Edward County Harvest Supper

Happy 50th Birthday Blue Lake!

August 18th, 2010

Come join us on Saturday August 21st and celebrate 50 years at Blue Lake Provincial Park!

There are many events planned in the park for this special day.

Here’s what is going on:

10 am – 2pm: Check out the Interpretive Centre and ask the naturalists any questions you have about the wildlife or history of the park.

1 pm: Join us at the picnic shelter for cake!

1:30 – 2:30 pm: Sandcastle building contest on the beach.

2:30 pm: Judging of sandcastles takes place.

8:30 pm: Travel back in time and meet some of the people who first lived on Blue Lake and learn how Blue Lake was formed.

So get your party hats on and come celebrate 50 fantastic years!

For more information on Blue Lake visit www.OntarioParks.com