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Healthy Parks, Healthy People: Why outdoor exercise really

WebOntario has had one of the coldest winters on record with ridiculous amounts of snow and frigid temperatures so getting outside to exercise has been a challenge for …

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Mental health benefits of spending time in nature

WebNature can also help with the grief process. This is because exposure to nature causes better coping, including improved self-awareness, self-concept, and …

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Hiking for head-to-toe health

WebGet heart healthy: Regular exercise like hiking is good for cardiovascular health and can help reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. …

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Why it’s important for children to play outside in winter

WebPhysical activity is essential for your child’s healthy development, and getting outside is the best way to get moving. Outdoor physical activity is associated with all …

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Healing in the forest: a guide to forest bathing

WebForest bathing, forest therapy, or Shinrin-yoku, was developed in Japan in the 1980s. There is a large amount of scientific evidence surrounding the health benefits …

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Five outdoor activities to improve your health

WebLet’s take a look at a few fun outdoor activities that can improve your health. 1. Cycling. Cycling has plenty of benefits for both the mind and body. To start, it’s a great …

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Mental health benefits of getting outside this winter

WebStimulate your senses. When going outside, all your senses are stimulated. Listen to your senses observing the shapes in nature, smelling the scent of pine trees …

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Birding with benefits: therapeutic benefits of bird watching

WebBirding by its very nature teaches us patience and gently coaxes us to calm. Birders spend long bouts of time in the great outdoors. Being successful requires you to …

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Health benefits of fishing

WebBenefits to your mental health. Fishing requires lots of focus and awareness. This takes your mind off internal conflict and stress, similar to meditation. As a result, it …

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Healthy Parks Healthy People

WebA wide body of research supports the physical and mental benefits of nature. This is why the Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan commits to promoting the link between nature and …

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Health benefits of dark skies

WebBeing exposed to artificial light at night breaks the circadian clock, while being in the darkness resets it. When camping, the darkness of the park is actually helping our …

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Introducing MacGregor Point’s new Forest Therapy Trail!

WebIt is a gentle, physically undemanding practice that takes place in an area of a forest, or along a forest trail. Forest therapy uses a series a specially designed invitations …

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Ecological Integrity at Ontario Parks

WebThe guiding legislation for Ontario Parks, the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 (PPRCA) defines ecological integrity as “a condition in which biotic and abiotic …

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5 facts about Ontario's trilliums Ontario Parks

WebHere are the top five fun facts about this iconic Ontario species: 1. Three is the magic number with trilliums. They have three broad leaves, three small green sepals, …

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The scoop on dog poop: why all scat is not the same

WebThe scoop on dog poop: why all scat is not the same. Part of being a good pet owner and park visitor is cleaning up after your dog. “Stoop and scoop” is a phrase …

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Free weekday day use for veterans and active Canadian Armed …

WebIn recognition of their service, Ontario proudly offers all veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces free weekday day-use access to provincial …

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mental health Archives

WebIntroducing MacGregor Point’s new Forest Therapy Trail! Today’s blog comes from Dr. Romola Porchuk from the Global Institute of Forest Therapy and Nature …

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Why is biodiversity important

WebIt’s important to protect biodiversity so that we don’t lose any of these important pieces. For example: imagine if maple trees disappeared. We’d miss their leafy …

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Welcome to Algonquin Provincial Park

WebAlgonquin - Tea Lake. April 26, 2024 to May 20, 2024. Algonquin - Tea Lake. June 14, 2024 to September 2, 2024. Algonquin - Whitefish Lake. May 10, 2024 to …

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