Ontario’s frozen ocean coastline and ice flows of Hudson Bay and James Bay are home to the world’s largest predator on four legs. The story of the Polar Bear is one of survival and adaptation in one of the world’s coldest regions. This species is the perfect symbol of Ontario’s sub-arctic in Robert Bateman’s new paintings created for Ontario Parks. » Read more: The Polar Bear: Ontario’s Arctic Giant

A loon’s mournful cry piercing the stillness of the night conjures up images of mist shrouded shorelines surrounded by deep primeval forests.

Luckily, loons are not so secretive that they don’t reveal their beauty to us. The Common Loon is a resident of many cottage country lakes, keeping a safe but visible and audible distance from human activity. For many of us, the loon provides that magical first connection to nature, making it a fitting subject for artist and naturalist Robert Bateman. » Read more: The Call of the Loon: The Mood of Ontario’s Wilderness

Out of the corner of your eye, a blurred streak catches your attention. You turn to look, but all you see are a few feathers gently floating to the ground. You may have just witnessed a peregrine falcon strike!

The peregrine falcon is known for its ability to silently hunt other birds on the wing, “stooping” to pluck them out of the sky at up to 300 kilometres per hour….a truly incredible natural phenomenon! And a natural subject for one of Robert Bateman’s four beautiful paintings created for Ontario Parks. » Read more: The Peregrine Falcon: Predator and Survivor

Earlier this month Ontario Parks and Canadian Tire were joined by special guests, Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield, and Canadian artist and naturalist Robert Bateman to celebrate the Robert Bateman Paints Ontario Parks program. » Read more: Ontario Parks Welcomes Canadian Artist Robert Bateman