Writer and Poet, John Doelman

John Doelman’s poetry is deeply personal and evocative. He carries you with him, whether at that split second of inspiration, or during the slowing down of twilight. To John, moments of life are snapshots of so much more. This poem is from his new book, “Quetico Connection,” where he brings the intimacy of the wilderness to the reader, via his favorite place, Quetico Provincial Park.

By |October 1st, 2023|Events, Foundation News, Local news|0 Comments

Congratulations #QueticoPortageChallenge Winners

During the last couple of months, Quetico Foundation challenged paddlers and nature enthusiasts to “Portage, Snap and Share” to raise awareness and funding for Quetico, the Iconic Wilderness Class Park. Thank you to everyone who took part in the challenge and donated. Congratulations to the following #QueticoPortageChallenge winners. Thank you to all the sponsors, we really appreciate your support!

By |May 25th, 2021|Events, Foundation News, Fundraising|0 Comments

Quetico Foundation Launches #QueticoPortageChallenge

Photograph of a woman portaging a canoe in the park and through the city streets
Quetico Foundation Challenges Paddlers and Nature Enthusiasts to “Portage, Snap and Share” to Raise Awareness and Funding for Quetico, the Iconic Wilderness Class Park

Amid the ongoing global pandemic, Quetico Foundation is encouraging all paddlers and nature enthusiasts to participate in the first annual #QueticoPortageChallenge in support of ongoing stewardship.

To participate in the challenge, choose a Quetico portage route and complete that same distance closer to home. Snap a photo or record a video, and share it through social media using #QueticoPortageChallenge with a challenge to others to show their support.

By |March 23rd, 2021|Events, Foundation News, Fundraising|0 Comments

Quetico Foundation 2019 AGM and Canoe Day walk

Group photo of Quetico Foundation trustees and trustees emeriti, Annual General Meeting 2019, May 3 2019 -credit: Delia Dobson

Group photo of Quetico Foundation trustees and trustees emeriti, Annual General Meeting 2019, May 3 2019 -credit: Delia Dobson

By |May 7th, 2019|Events, Foundation News|0 Comments

Oh my magpies! Christmas Bird Count locally coordinated by Quetico Foundation trustee emeriti

Do you love science and observing birds?

Read about Dave Elder’s sighting of black-billed magpies, a species typically found further west, in Atikokan as well and his contributions to the Atikokan Christmas Bird Count here: https://view.publitas.com/on-nature/winter-2018/page/6-7. Dave Elder is a former Quetico Provincial Park superintendent and a Quetico Foundation Trustee Emeriti.

Amazing work Dave!!!

By |January 5th, 2019|Events, Foundation News, Local news|Comments Off on Oh my magpies! Christmas Bird Count locally coordinated by Quetico Foundation trustee emeriti

We are Canada – United by Canoe! August 9th Update

We are Canada – United by Canoe! Update

Here are a couple of pictures getting the voyageur canoes ready for our trip.

We are getting ready to bring together 21 diverse Canadians for a 6 day canoe trip along historical routes in Quetico Provincial Park in 3 voyageur canoes. The trip will end at the Lac La Croix First Nation Pow wow. The trip will bring together students from Quetico Foundation‘s scientific research team, Ridley Wilderness Youth Program participants, Indigenous youth from Mink Lake First Nations Youth Employment Program, and will led by a team of senior Park officials, Lac La Croix First Nation members and Quetico Foundation’s executive director!

Photo credits: Chris Stromberg

By |August 15th, 2017|Events, Foundation News, Park News|Comments Off on We are Canada – United by Canoe! August 9th Update

Quetico Foundation Annual Canoe Day 2017 – Cootes Paradise was a great success!

Thank you to everyone! We had a great time hiking, birdwatching and canoeing on a great guided tours at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Quetico Foundation Canoe Day – Cootes Paradise,
Royal Botanical Gardens,
May 13 2017

This event supported Quetico Foundation‘s Ridley Wilderness Youth Program, providing young leaders from across the Toronto District School Board with a wilderness canoe trip experience in Quetico Park.

Learn more about the Quetico Foundation and the Ridley Wilderness Youth Program: https://queticofoundation.org/what-we-do/programs/

By |June 8th, 2017|Events, Foundation News, Public Meetings|Comments Off on Quetico Foundation Annual Canoe Day 2017 – Cootes Paradise was a great success!

Join The Quetico Foundation for our Annual Canoe (&Hike) Day at Cootes Paradise Sanctuary

QF Canoe Day Cootes Paradise_2017_RBG Hamilton

By |April 12th, 2017|Events, Foundation News, Fundraising, Public Meetings|Comments Off on Join The Quetico Foundation for our Annual Canoe (&Hike) Day at Cootes Paradise Sanctuary

Join our partner the Quetico Foundation-US in their Inaugural Celebration on April 28, 2017

QueticoFoundation-US - Surly Event Flyer - 2017_1

By |March 16th, 2017|Events, Foundation News, Public Meetings, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Join our partner the Quetico Foundation-US in their Inaugural Celebration on April 28, 2017

Save the date! Quetico Foundation’s canoe day is May 13th!

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By |February 28th, 2017|Events, Foundation News, Fundraising|Comments Off on Save the date! Quetico Foundation’s canoe day is May 13th!