March 21st is International Day of Forests. It’s a day for understanding and celebrating the many values that forests provide for humanity. The ...
Dogs on leash
Long Lake Provincial Park Association has posted several notices in Long Lake Provincial Park stating that pets (notably dogs) must be leashed in the ...
Long Lake Sunset
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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Witch-hazel shrubs are flowering now (October 15th) along the sides of trails in Long Lake Park. This shrub is one of the most fascinating plants in ...
Cranberry Pond
It's a beautiful time of year for wandering in the park! Click the picture for a better view. Despite its name, there aren't many cranberries ...
Dragonfly
Dragonflies are quite common in Long Lake Park during late summer and early fall. These insects are the tigers of the insect world and have been ...
Eight species new to science discovered in Long Lake Park
Professor Doug Strongman, a biologist at Saint Mary's University, has many interests among which are the trichomycetes. "The what?" you may ask! These ...
Classic Rock
Solid granite rock lies underneath all parts of Long Lake Park. The bedrock can be seen in some places. It often looks like pavement because thousands ...
Chipmunk
A female chipmunk lives near the boat-launch area of Long Lake Park. Her nipples are visible in these photographs (taken August 21st 2019) indicating ...
Wildlife
Long Lake Park provides many opportunities to view wildlife. Black ducks (Anas rubripes) are often found on the park's lakes with ducklings during ...
