Monday, November 30, 2020

The Help ~ the book and the movie

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When I first began seeing the advertisements for the movie The Help I was tempted to find and read the book first.  The scenes that flashed across the television screen were so funny and surprising and I just knew I would love it.

A few days later I saw the book in Shoppers Drug Mart.  I picked it up.  I put it down again.  I picked it up and put it down a few more times before deciding to leave it on the shelf.  I checked at the local library and they had one copy of the book and a huge waiting list to borrow it.  The next day I went back and bought it at the drug store.

Here's what it said on the back of the book:

Aibileen Clark is a black maid in 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, raising her seventeenth white child.  She's always taken orders quietly, but lately it leaves her with a bitterness she can no longer bite back.  Her friend Minny Jackson has certainly never held her tongue, or held on to a job for very long, but now she's working for a newcomer with secrets that leave her speechless.  And white socialite Skeeter Phelan has just returned from college with ambition and a degree but, to her mother's lament, no husband.  Normally Skeeter would find solace in Constantine, the beloved maid who raised her, but Constantine has inexplicably disappeared.
Together, these seemingly different women join to work on a project that could forever alter their destinies and the life of a small town--to write, in secret, a tell-all book about what it's really like to work as a black maid in the white homes of the South.  Despite the terrible risks they will have to take, and the sometimes humorous boundaries they will have to cross, these three women unite with one intention:  hope for a better day.

So I opened the book and started reading and I was enjoying it.  I wasn't sure it was as good as I had been hoping but I read on.  Next thing I knew, it was hours later and I was hungry and thirsty.  I made myself a sandwich and a cup of tea and curled back up in my chair to continue reading.  It took me 9 hours to read the book.  Yes, I read it in one day.  I was tired and hungry but I had to keep reading.  It was like I had no choice.  I wanted to know what would happen next.  I wanted to solve the mysteries. 

Kathryn Stockett has a marvellous way of telling a story.  What I enjoyed the most is the gradual manner in which you came to know the characters.  There were surprises in every chapter.  I would get an impression of a character and then learn something new which changed the way I perceived them, especially Minnie and Constantine.  Boy, was I surprised by a few things about the two of them.

After finishing the book I went to "cheap night" at the local movie theatre to see The Help movie.  

Guess what?  The movie was good.  Not quite as good as the book, of course.  But it was very good.  I have watched it several times since then.  The script writers managed to pick out quite a few of the best bits of the book and put them in the movie.  I'm not sure I'm happy with the way they changed the Constantine story line.  But for the most part it was very well done.    

See the movie and read the book.  You will enjoy them both so much.

Journal Prompt 30 Nov 2020 ~ Good Luck Charm

Do you own or carry anything that you consider a good luck charm?



I personally don't carry anything that could be considered a good luck charm. I wonder why that is?

How about you?

Sunday, November 29, 2020

Canadian Music ~ Amanda Stott


According to Wikipedia . . . 

Stott grew up on her family farm in rural Manitoba, her father was a saxophonist and pianist. She started singing in the church choir at Brandon Calvary Temple when she was just three years old. She first gained prominence as a country singer at the Dauphin Country Fest in 1994. In 1999, she signed with Warner Music Canada and her first self-titled album was released in 2000. This album prompted the single "Black Is Black" which quickly became a hit on country radio and television.  She was also nominated for a Juno Award for Best New Solo Artist.

After a few years away from the spotlight, Stott returned with a more adult pop sound and her first single, "Paper Rain", reached No. 1 on the Canadian Singles Chart. On March 8, 2005, her second album, Chasing the Sky, was released. It included "Paper Rain" and follow up singles "Homeless Heart" and "She'll Get Over It".



Friday, November 27, 2020

Journal Prompt 27 Nov 2020 ~ My first car

Write about your first car.


The only car I ever bought in my whole life was this beautiful 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme.  I loved that car.  I drove it until the frame finally gave up.

And for those of you who have heard the story of me driving my car while it was on fire to the fire hall . . . here's the proof.


Thursday, November 26, 2020

101 Interesting Facts About Canada ~ 1 million

 According to 101 Interesting Facts About Canada, Canada has six cities with a population over one million.

I checked with Google and Wikipedia and this appears to be true.  The six cities are Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Ottawa-Gatineau.  



Journal Prompt 26 Nov 2020 ~ Pine needles

What memories are brought by the smell of pine needles?


When I smell pine needles I think of outdoors, of course.  

I think of Christmas.  It is only since Hal and I became empty nesters that we stopped having a real Christmas tree.  

Pine needles also remind me of rosemary.  I love rosemary in cooking, especially with roasted potatoes.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Journal Prompt 25 Nov 2020 ~ Clumsy

 What is the clumsiest thing you have ever done?




Since I was born a klutz, I could write a novel of all the clumsiest things I've done . . . but one sticks out in my memory . . . 

We were at a funeral visitation and I was walking down the stairs.  I missed the last stair because the railing ended just before that stair, fell sideways, and was only saved from total humiliation when my grandson caught me so I was able to remain upright.


Food Food Food ~ Corn on the Cob

Corn on the Cob . . . I know its not good for me but I love it so . . .

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Selection

Allow 1 or 2 ears per person.  Cobs should be well filled with plump, milky kernels.  The husks should be fresh and green.

Preparation

Just before serving, remove husks and silk.

Cooking

Cook, covered, in unsalted boiling water until tender.

Serve

Lift corn from water and serve at once with salt, pepper, and plenty of butter or margarine.



Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Journal Prompt 24 Nov 2020 ~ Holiday Treats

Today's Writing Prompt: Holiday Treats

Which winter holiday food is your favorite treat to indulge in?


I may be very old fashioned but I love egg nog and fruit cake.  Also cranberry ginger ale and mincemeat tarts.

Monday, November 23, 2020

How I Became a Famous Novelist by Steve Hely


According to the Brooklyn Alternative "I was turning the pages so fast they nearly burst into flames."

Perhaps a bit of an exaggeration, nevertheless How I Became a Famous Novelist was definitely a great read.  The main character in this novel is a over-bright underachiever looking to make it rich as easily as possible.  His desire for fame and fortune peaks when he receives a bulk email from his ex-girlfriend announcing her upcoming wedding.  Determined to one-up her big day, Pete Tarslaw researches what is required for a best seller and includes it all in his novel.  Imagine Pete's surprise when his novel The Tornado Ashes Club actually does become a hit.  

This book is a total satire of popular writing and publishing.  The characters are totally unlovable, quirky, cynical, petty . . . and hysterical.

Regardless, I stand by my position that you will laugh out loud at least once per page.  

Journal Prompt 23 Nov 2020 ~ Pet Peeves

What are 3 of your biggest pet peeves?


I have several pet peeves.  Actually, the older I get the more pet peeves I get.  I should try and stop that.

My top 3 pet peeves:

1.  People who respond to "thank you" with the totally inappropriate "no problem".  What ever happened to "you're welcome"?

2.  People that block the aisles in the grocery store . . . especially during these so-special days.

3.  Negative people . . . ALL of them!

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Canadian Music ~ Amy Millan

 


Amy Millan (born December 3, 1973) is a Canadian indie rock singer and guitarist.  Amy Millan grew up in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood of Toronto.  She attended high school at Jarvis Collegiate Institute, and later the Etobicoke School of the Arts where she studied drama alongside future Broken Social Scene bandmates Kevin Drew and Emily Haines. Millan and Haines formed the band Edith's Mission.  Although short-lived, Edith's Mission did play a sold-out show at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto.   She records and performs with the bands Stars and Broken Social Scene as well as having a successful solo career. Her second solo album, Masters of the Burial, was released by Arts & Crafts Productions in September 2009.  Her list of collaborations and compilations can be found on Wikipedia.




Saturday, November 21, 2020

Scrapbooking and how I got my mojo back

I see the same problem on so many groups and in personal conversations . . . I don't want to scrapbook anymore, I have no interest, I'm not feeling the joy . . . and on and on . . .

So I'm here to tell you this is "normal" . . . but don't go selling off all your supplies yet . . .

Here is a repeat of an blog post from 2010 because I think some people need to hear this.




How I got my mojo back . . .

MOJO: a slang word for self-confidence, self-esteem or self-efficacy (Wikipedia)

Scrapbooking seems to have an ebb and flow in my life . . . trying to fit in my life no matter what else is going on. In fact, I've noticed that when I can't find time to scrapbook it has an effect on my mood and self-esteem. Life has been crazy, finances have been brutally tight and I've had to learn to scrapbook in a whole new way. In the store I could SEE everything. The different colours and patterns inspired me every day and creating a new and exciting layout seemed so easy most of the time. In my little space here at home everything has to be in bins and boxes and the inspiration just isn't there. And because I scrap alone most of the time, I don't have the enthusiasm and guidance of other scrappers to inspire me either. So for quite a while I rarely scrapbooked. And I missed scrapbooking. So I added it to my to do list. That made it a chore that I rushed through in order to accomplish something. And my creativity suffered. I knew I was having problems when even friends commented on my recent layouts that they didn't seem to be mine.

A few weeks ago we had a 12-hour crop and I brought a ton of paper and embellishments and photos with me, determined to conquer my layout drought. And I was thrilled with the pages I created. My stash was spread out more, I had the stimulus of other crafters around me. I think I have my mojo back. So at home this week I have changed the way I scrapbook. I actually pull out bins of paper and embellishments and sketches and play with them until I have found the look that will make me happy. And I don't care if it takes 15 minutes or a few hours. I don't stop until I'm happy with what I've created. I haven't really changed my style at all -- I still prefer lots of layers of papers and patterns and minimal embellishments. But I am really happy with what I'm doing again. It will never be a chore again. When "scrapbooking" comes up on my to do list now, it is permission for me to forget about the housework and errands and whatever else is on my plate for the day . . . and take some "me" time to create; not quitting until I am happy with the result.

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Journal Prompt 19 Jan 2020 ~ Biography

What would the title of your biography be and why?


I have a few ideas.

It was a dark and stormy night.

If it hadn't happened to me I would never have believed it.

The Stomach Turns.

Why?

I never knew I was short until my kids grew up.


But the winner is . . . 

In My World

This is a phrase I say very often.  It became the name of my blog.  And then it became my email address.  It is taking over my life . . . LOL.


101 Interesting Facts About Canada ~ Canada has 6 time zones

I vaguely knew this . . . now I know for sure . . .



So if it is 11:18 a.m. in Eastern Standard Time
it will be 12:48 p.m. Newfoundland Standard Time (GMT-3:30),
12:18 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4),
10:18 a.m. Central Standard Time (GMT-6),
9:18 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (GMT-7),
and 8:18 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (GMT-8).

GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time.




Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Pear-Cranberry Crisp

I really enjoyed this dessert . . . a lot!



Quantity : 4 servings
Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 25 min Standing : 30 min
270 calories/serving

Ingredients
2 pears 300 g
2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/4 lemon
1 cup cranberries 100 g
3 tbsp sweetener Splenda 5 g
3 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 45 g
1/3 cup whole wheat flour 45 g
1/2 cup rolled oats 45 g
1/3 cup margarine non-hydrogenated 80 g
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 0.4 g
1 pinch salt 0.1 g


Method
Preheat the oven to 205°C/400°F.
Peel, core and cut the pears into bite-size pieces (about 1,5 cm). In a large bowl, toss them with the lemon juice. Add the cranberries and splenda, then toss well. Transfer the mixture to the ramekins.
In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, margarine, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to obtain a crumbly mixture. Layer it over the fruit in the ramekins.
Bake in the middle of the oven until the fruit is tender and the topping is golden, about 25 min. Take the ramekins out of the oven and let them cool at least 30 min before serving.

Observations
This dessert may be prepared in advance and served cold, or warmed up just before serving.

Journal Prompt 18 Nov 2020 ~ Three Words

What are the three words that describe how you feel right now?












Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Journal Prompt 17 Nov 2020 ~ Perfect Place

Where is the most perfect place in the world?



In my world, it is my studio/office . . . where I can relax, create, chat . . . whatever I want to do . . .

Monday, November 16, 2020

Journal Prompt 16 Nov 2020 ~ Describe Yourself

Using 10 words, describe yourself.


introverted
curious
resourceful
creative
friendly
empathetic
happy
tolerant
anxious
humorous

Okay, now its your turn?

21 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Someone With Diabetes by Cherie Burbach


When I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, I had a struggle with understanding and incorporating the changes I was going to have to make to my lifestyle to cope with this condition. Cherie Burbach's book arrived in my mailbox at the moment I needed to see it.

21 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Someone With Diabetes offers very helpful advice for the friends and family of someone with diabetes. The author stresses how important it is to be informed and supportive.

Chapter 1 hit very close to home for my husband. The only thing he knew about diabetes was what he had heard from me or others. One night I was frustrated and in tears because I haven't been able to get my numbers on target and didn't know what else to do. My husband suggested we get out the information package from the diabetes clinic at the hospital and do some brainstorming. He sat with me to watch the video, discussing each section until we had come up with some ideas to help get my numbers under control. That night meant so much to me.

Cherie Burbach writes in a friendly, conversational style which is easy to read. She offers so many simple ideas, some were common sense while others were very surprising to me. I think her book should be recommend to anyone with diabetes and to their friends and family. Diabetes is hard enough to live with; why not make it a little easier for your friend or loved one by having a good understanding of what your friend is going through and being as supportive as possible.

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Canadian Music ~ Amelia Curran

 


Amelia Curran is a Canadian singer-songwriter from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The National Post describes her music as "a bit like Leonard Cohen being channeled in a dusty saloon by Patsy Cline."  She started playing guitar and writing songs as a teenager and eventually dropped out of university to busk on the streets of St. John's.

Curran released her first album in 2000, and since then she has released seven more. Curran's lyrics have been described as "evocative" by Spinner Canada who, referring to Curran's song "The Mistress", wrote "like the best poets, Curran packs so much meaning into each line that the listener barely has time to register each clever lyric before the next zinger comes along."

In addition to being a musician, Curran is also a playwright and actor, and has had her plays performed in fringe festivals.



Saturday, November 14, 2020

Making a shaker box . . .

This project is a great way to save and display ephemera from your events:  confetti from the wedding, tickets from the concert, etc.  Your shaker box can also just be plain, old-fashioned decorative.


Here's what you need to get started:  double-sided foam tape, punch, cardstock, patterned paper, scissors, clear plastic, large punch and fill.  The fill can be confetti, bead, punchies or whatever strikes your fancy.


Cut a square from cardstock and cut out the centre using scissors or a punch.  Cut a piece of clear plastic the same size as the square and adhere them together.  If you don't think you have any clear plastic just check around the house.  I bet you find some clear plastic packaging on something like . . . um . . . new scrapbooking supplies.

Cut the square of patterned paper large than the cardstock.


Put foam tape on the back of the cardstock piece.


Pour in your fill.  I chose shiny black micro beads.  Centre the patterned paper over the filled cardstock and press firmly to seal.


Turn your lovely new shaker box over and decorate as you wish.

Enjoy!  I'd love to see your finished project.

Friday, November 13, 2020

Journal Prompt 13 Nov 2020 ~ Dessert

List your four favourite desserts.



There is nothing I don't love about dessert.  Dessert is happiness in a dish.

My four favourite desserts are

1.  cheesecake . . . any kind

2.  pie . . . especially blueberry and cherry

3.  yogurt with fresh fruit and granola

4.  cookies . . . any kind

Wow, that was easy.

Thursday, November 12, 2020

101 Interesting Facts About Canada ~ Population Density

Did you know that Canada has the 4th lowest population density in the world?  Thats what 101 Interesting Facts About Canada states . . . but I could find no proof of that.  

According to Wikipedia, on the list of top 100 most populous countries, Canada ranks at 99th, making it the 2nd lowest density on the list.

99 Canada9,984,6703,855,10338,260,991410November 29, 2020
According to Google, Canada's population is around 36.7 million @ Feb 13, 2019.  Approximately 80% of people live in cities and towns. We have so much space in Canada that our population density ratio is one of the lowest in the world. That translates to less than 4 persons per square kilometre!

That's all I've got to say about that . . . LOL.



Journal Prompt 12 Nov 2020 ~ First Job

Write about your very first job.



My very first job, that wasn't babysitting or the one horrible day in a cucumber field, was at 13 when I spent the summer working for the Falkins at the Wendie Leigh Motel on Talbot Street in St. Thomas.  I remember that certain things had to be done exactly so . . . especially bed making . . . and that leaving a hair in the sink was a capital offence.  I don't remember what I was paid.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Food Food Food ~ Yams

I always have trouble remember the difference between rutabagas vs turnips . . . and sweet potatoes vs yams.




So here is what I learned from Healthline:

Sweet potatoes are a starchy root vegetable originating in Central or South America. There are two main varieties. They have a long shelf life and are usually sweeter and moister than regular potatoes.

True yams are an edible tuber originating in Africa and Asia. There are over 600 varieties, which vary widely in size. They are starchier and drier than sweet potatoes and rarely found in local grocery stores.

Why do I get so confused between these two tubers?

Confusion between sweet potatoes and yams arose when US producers began using the African term “nyami,” which translates to “yam,” to distinguish between different varieties of sweet potatoes.

Thank you, Healthline.

Journal Prompt 11 Nov 2020 ~ Running Away

Did you ever run away from home?



When we were really young a neighbourhood friend wanted to run away from home because her family weren't going to give her a birthday party and she was heartbroken.  So we made our plans and at the crack of dawn the next day (I believe it was a Sunday) my sister and I filled a garbage bag with clothes and books and food and sneaked out the back door.  When we arrived at our friend's home she informed us she didn't have to run away after all because she did get her birthday party after all.  Well, I suppose we could have returned home but since we were packed we decided to continue running away.  We ran away to a nearby gully (ravine?) with a huge old tree that provided excellent cover.  It was about 4 blocks from home, 1 block from our grandparents and right across the road from family friends.  But we were quite sure we were well hidden and would never be found.  I don't think we had given any thought to what we would do when the bread and jar of freezer jam ran out.  Needless to say, the family friend spotted us and called our parents and we were discovered and returned home.  I don't remember the consequences so it couldn't have been too bad.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Journal Prompt 10 Nov 2020 ~ Cheap Family Fun

How do you entertain your family without spending any money?  I'd love to hear your ideas.

Boxing Day 2013

When we have the family over we generally play board games or card games.  For snacks we usually make pots of tea or hot chocolate and munch on big bowls of popcorn.  Sometimes we watch favourite movies such as Oscar.

Monday, November 9, 2020

Journal Prompt 9 Nov 2020 ~ Favourite TV Shows

List your 3 favourite TV shows.









Book Review: Jackson by Paul Vickery



I recently read Jackson:  The Iron-Willed Commander by Paul Vickery.  The book is extremely well written with a great deal of background to help you understand the context of Jackson's story.  

Andrew Jackson rose from an orphan to the lofty heights in the White House as a result of his grit and ambition.  As a general he was strong-willed charismatic man, respected by his men.  In one incident he stopped a brigade's mutiny by himself.  

Jackson had strong opinions about the British and Spanish, as well as the First Nations tribes, believing they compromised the new country's sense of nationalism and security and must be controlled or removed.  He never swerved from these beliefs, sometimes bringing him glory and other times causing scandal.

Admire him or not, he was an extraordinary man for an extraordinary time.  I'm glad I had the opportunity to read this book.

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Big List of Canadian Artists and Bands ~ Amanda Marshall

 

Amanda Meta Marshall (born August 29, 1972) is a Canadian pop-rock singer. She has released three studio albums, the first was certified Diamond in Canada, with the latter two certified 3x Platinum and Platinum respectively.  She is best known for her 1996 single, "Birmingham", which reached number 3 in Canada and was her only song to reach the US charts.

Marshall was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  She grew up an only child, in her own words, "the product of an interracial marriage": her mother is from Trinidad, her father is Canadian. In several of her songs, Marshall has reflected on her racial identity "as a woman who looks white but is actually black".  

Marshall studied music extensively during her childhood, including at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. While performing on the Queen Street West bar scene in her teens, she met guitarist Jeff Healey, who was struck by her powerful voice and took her on tour for a long time.

In 1994, Marshall signed to Epic Records, and contributed to the Neil Young tribute album Borrowed Tunes: A Tribute to Neil Young the same year. Her debut album "Amanda Marshall" was released the following year in 1995. The album was a major success in Canada, generating a great deal of airplay and spawning six Top 40 hits—"Let It Rain", "Beautiful Goodbye", "Dark Horse", "Fall From Grace", "Sitting on Top of the World", and "Birmingham", her most successful hit in Canada and the only song to reach the US charts.  (from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Marshall)



Saturday, November 7, 2020

Scrapbooking Challenge: Meaningful

Scrapbook a layout that means something to you.

Don't scrapbook?  Journal about this or create a page in your art journal.  Just get creative!



Friday, November 6, 2020

Journal Prompt 6 Nov 2020 ~ Favourite Clothes

What are your favourite three things to wear?


This is an easy question for me.

1.  pyjama pants and tank tops (but only at home)


2.  flip flops (I hate socks)



3.  earrings (I feel naked without them)


Thursday, November 5, 2020

101 Interesting Facts About Canada ~ National and Provincial Parks


Majestic Lake Louise is part of Banff National Park (Photo credit: Banff Lake Louise Tourism)

How Many National Parks Are There in Canada?

Everyone seems to want to know, how many national parks are there in Canada? There’s a whopping 48 National Parks and over one thousand Provincial and Territorial parks in the Great White North!

National parks in Canada are focused on protecting the natural ecosystem of the park. But that doesn’t mean people aren’t wanted there.

It’s the opposite, actually. People are encouraged to explore and learn about Canada’s natural spaces. If you’ve never been, here’s a list of all Canadian National Parks in alphabetical order.

Akami-Uapishkᵁ-KakKasuak-Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve (Labrador)

Aulavik (Northwest Territories)

Auyuittuq (Nunavut)

Banff (Alberta)

Bruce Peninsula (Ontario)

Cape Breton Highlands (Nova Scotia)

Elk Island (Alberta)

Forillon (Quebec)

Fundy (New Brunswick)

Georgian Bay Islands (Ontario)

Glacier (British Columbia)

Grasslands (Saskatchewan)

Gros Morne (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (British Columbia)

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve (British Columbia)

Ivvavik (Yukon)

Jasper (Alberta)

Kejimkujik (Nova Scotia)

Kluane (Yukon)

Kootenay (British Columbia)

Kouchibouguac (New Brunswick)

La Mauricie (Quebec)

Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve (Quebec)

Mount Revelstoke (British Columbia)

Nahanni National Park Reserve (Northwest Territories)

Nááts’įhch’oh National Park Reserve (Northwest Territories)

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (British Columbia)

Point Pelee (Ontario)

Prince Albert (Saskatchewan)

Prince Edward Island (Prince Edward Island)

Pukaskwa (Ontario)

Qausuittuq (Nunavut)

Quttinirpaaq (Nunavut)

Riding Mountain (Manitoba)

Rouge National Urban Park (Ontario)

Sirmilik (Nunavut)

Terra Nova (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve (Northwest Territories)

Thousand Islands (Ontario)

Torngat Mountains (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Tuktut Nogait (Northwest Territories)

Ukkusiksalik (Nunavut)

Vuntut (Yukon)

Wapusk (Manitoba)

Waterton Lakes (Alberta)

Wood Buffalo (Alberta/Northwest Territories)

Yoho (British Columbia)

https://www.jodyrobbins.com/list-of-national-parks-in-canada/

Provincial Parks

If you would like to see the full list of Provincial parks and protected areas in Canada, click on this link 

Provincial parks
NameClassAreaEst'd
AaronRecreation117 ha (290 acres)1958
Abitibi-de-TroyesWaterway4,340 ha (10,700 acres)1985
Adam CreekNature Reserve50 ha (120 acres)1985
Agassiz PeatlandsNature Reserve5,415 ha (13,380 acres)1985
Albany RiverWaterway95,100 ha (235,000 acres)1989
Albert Lake MesaNature Reserve130 ha (320 acres)1985
Alexander Lake ForestNatural Environment1,934 ha (4,780 acres)2003
Alexander StewartNature Reserve30 ha (74 acres)2003
Algoma HeadwatersNatural Environment42,745 ha (105,630 acres)2003
AlgonquinNatural Environment772,300 ha (1,908,000 acres)1893
Amable du Fond RiverWaterway731 ha (1,810 acres)2003
Arrow LakeRecreation386 ha (950 acres)1957
ArrowheadNatural Environment1,237 ha (3,060 acres)1971
Arrowhead PeninsulaNature Reserve815 ha (2,010 acres)1985
Aubinadong RiverWaterway2,722 ha (6,730 acres)2002
Aubinadong – Nushatogaini RiversWaterway4,928 ha (12,180 acres)2003
Aubrey FallsNatural Environment4,860 ha (12,000 acres)1985
AwendaNatural Environment2,915 ha (7,200 acres)1975
Balsam LakeRecreation449 ha (1,110 acres)1968
Barron RiverWaterway539 ha (1,330 acres)2006
Bass LakeRecreation65 ha (160 acres)1957
Batchawana BayRecreation169 ha (420 acres)1973
Batchawana RiverWaterway2,684 ha (6,630 acres)2004
Bayview EscarpmentNature Reserve439 ha (1,080 acres)1985
Beattie PineryNature Reserve68 ha (170 acres)1997
Bell BayNatural Environment558 ha (1,380 acres)1989
Big East RiverWaterway1,050 ha (2,600 acres)2000
Bigwind LakeNatural Environment1,967 ha (4,860 acres)1985
Biscotasi LakeNatural Environment12,283 ha (30,350 acres)2001
Bissett CreekWaterway1,676 ha (4,140 acres)2006
Black CreekNatural Environment335 ha (830 acres)1989
Black Sturgeon RiverWaterway23,531 ha (58,150 acres)2002
Blind RiverWaterway5,402 ha (13,350 acres)2002
Blue Jay CreekNatural Environment246 ha (610 acres)1997
Blue LakeRecreation2,314 ha (5,720 acres)1960
Bon EchoNatural Environment8,294 ha (20,490 acres)1965
Bonheur River KameNature Reserve800 ha (2,000 acres)1985
BonnechereRecreation162 ha (400 acres)1967
Bonnechere RiverWaterway1,217 ha (3,010 acres)1989
Boyne ValleyNatural Environment431 ha (1,070 acres)1985
Brightsand RiverWaterway41,250 ha (101,900 acres)1989
Bronte CreekRecreation682 ha (1,690 acres)1975
Burnt LandsNature Reserve516 ha (1,280 acres)2003
Butler LakeNature Reserve3,400 ha (8,400 acres)1985
Cabot HeadNature Reserve4,514 ha (11,150 acres)1985
Caliper LakeRecreation147 ha (360 acres)1960
Carson LakeRecreation12 ha (30 acres)1971
Castle CreekNature Reserve1,075 ha (2,660 acres)1985
Cavern LakeNature Reserve189 ha (470 acres)1975
Centennial LakeNature Reserve530 ha (1,300 acres)1989
Chapleau-Nemegosenda RiverWaterway17,732 ha (43,820 acres)1973
Charleston LakeNatural Environment2,596 ha (6,410 acres)1976
Chiniguchi WaterwayWaterway9,368 ha (23,150 acres)2006
ChutesRecreation108 ha (270 acres)1970
Clear Creek ForestNature Reserve402 ha (990 acres)2014
Coral RapidsNature Reserve12 ha (30 acres)1985
CraigleithRecreation66 ha (160 acres)1967
Craig's PitNature Reserve530 ha (1,300 acres)1985
Cranberry LakeNature Reserve2,800 ha (6,900 acres)1985
Daisy Lake UplandsNature Reserve600 ha (1,500 acres)2006
Dana-Jowsey LakesRecreation2,538 ha (6,270 acres)1989
DarlingtonRecreation209 ha (520 acres)1957
Devil's GlenRecreation60 ha (150 acres)1965
Devon Road MesaNature Reserve60 ha (150 acres)1985
Divide RidgeNature Reserve542 ha (1,340 acres)1985
Dividing LakeNature Reserve469 ha (1,160 acres)1985
DriftwoodRecreation422 ha (1,040 acres)1963
Duclos PointNature Reserve111 ha (270 acres)1985
Duncan EscarpmentNature Reserve161 ha (400 acres)1985
DupontNature Reserve614 ha (1,520 acres)2011
Eagle-DogtoothWaterway41,128 ha (101,630 acres)2003
Earl RoweRecreation312 ha (770 acres)1964
East English RiverWaterway17,513 ha (43,280 acres)2003
East Sister IslandNature Reserve53 ha (130 acres)1976
Edward IslandNature Reserve600 ha (1,500 acres)1985
Egan ChutesNature Reserve1,106 ha (2,730 acres)1989
EmilyRecreation83 ha (210 acres)1957
Englehart River Fine Sand Plain and WaterwayWaterway4,041 ha (9,990 acres)2002
Esker LakesNatural Environment6,516 ha (16,100 acres)1957
FairbankRecreation105 ha (260 acres)1957
Fawn RiverWaterway12,134 ha (29,980 acres)1989
FerrisRecreation198 ha (490 acres)1962
Finlayson PointRecreation47 ha (120 acres)1963
Fish PointNature Reserve110 ha (270 acres)1985
FitzroyRecreation198 ha (490 acres)1963
Five Mile LakeRecreation457 ha (1,130 acres)1958
Forks of the CreditNatural Environment282 ha (700 acres)1985
FoyRecreation147 ha (360 acres)1985
Fraleigh LakeNature Reserve825 ha (2,040 acres)1985
Frederick House LakeNature Reserve13 ha (32 acres)1985
French RiverWaterway73,530 ha (181,700 acres)1989
FrontenacNatural Environment5,214 ha (12,880 acres)1974
Fushimi LakeRecreation5,294 ha (13,080 acres)1979
Gem Lake Maple BedrockNature Reserve90 ha (220 acres)2002
Gibson RiverNature Reserve333 ha (820 acres)1968
Goose IslandNature Reserve72 ha (180 acres)2008
Goulais RiverWaterway5,084 ha (12,560 acres)2003
Grant’s CreekWaterway1,444 ha (3,570 acres)2006
Grassy River-Mond Lake Lowlands and Ferris Lake UplandsNature Reserve2,602 ha (6,430 acres)2005
Gravel RiverNature Reserve763 ha (1,890 acres)1985
GreenwaterNatural Environment8,504 ha (21,010 acres)1957
Groundhog River WaterwayWaterway11,036 ha (27,270 acres)2006
Grundy LakeNatural Environment3,614 ha (8,930 acres)1959
Gull RiverWaterway7,194 ha (17,780 acres)2003
Halfway LakeNatural Environment5,412 ha (13,370 acres)1985
Hardy LakeNatural Environment808 ha (2,000 acres)1985
Hicks-Oke BogNature Reserve5,880 ha (14,500 acres)1994
Hockley ValleyNature Reserve377 ha (930 acres)1989
Holland Landing PrairieNature Reserve34 ha (84 acres)1994
Hope Bay ForestNature Reserve353 ha (870 acres)1985
Indian PointNatural Environment947 ha (2,340 acres)1989
InverhuronCultural Heritage288 ha (710 acres)1967
Ira LakeNature Reserve30 ha (74 acres)1989
Ivanhoe LakeNatural Environment7,705 ha (19,040 acres)1957
J. Albert BauerNatural Environment164 ha (410 acres)1985
James N. AllanRecreation117 ha (290 acres)1989
Jocko RiversWaterway11,299 ha (27,920 acres)2003
John E. PearceNature Reserve68 ha (170 acres)1957
Johnston Harbour-Pine Tree PointNature Reserve929 ha (2,300 acres)1989
Kabitotikwia RiverNature Reserve1,965 ha (4,860 acres)1985
KaiashkNature Reserve780 ha (1,900 acres)1989
Kakabeka FallsNatural Environment500 ha (1,200 acres)1967
Kama HillsNature Reserve1 ha (2.5 acres)1985
Kap-Kig-IwanNatural Environment461 ha (1,140 acres)1957
KashabowieNatural Environment2,055 ha (5,080 acres)1985
Kawartha HighlandsNatural Environment37,587 ha (92,880 acres)1989
Kenny ForestNatural Environment2,200 ha (5,400 acres)1994
KesagamiWilderness55,977 ha (138,320 acres)1983
Kettle LakesRecreation1,261 ha (3,120 acres)1957
KillarneyWilderness49,325 ha (121,880 acres)1964
Killarney Lakelands and HeadwatersNatural Environment15,346 ha (37,920 acres)2006
KillbearNatural Environment1,760 ha (4,300 acres)1960
KomokaRecreation198 ha (490 acres)1989
Kopka RiverWaterway31,205 ha (77,110 acres)1989
La ClocheNatural Environment7,448 ha (18,400 acres)1985
La Motte LakeRecreation575 ha (1,420 acres)1989
La VerendryeWaterway18,280 ha (45,200 acres)1989
Lady Evelyn-SmoothwaterWilderness72,400 ha (179,000 acres)1973
Lake Abitibi IslandsNature Reserve2,721 ha (6,720 acres)2005
Lake NipigonNatural Environment918 ha (2,270 acres)1960
Lake of the WoodsNatural Environment20,675 ha (51,090 acres)1967
Lake on the MountainRecreation104 ha (260 acres)1957
Lake St. PeterRecreation478 ha (1,180 acres)1971
Lake SuperiorNatural Environment160,810 ha (397,400 acres)1944
Larder River WaterwayWaterway4,044 ha (9,990 acres)1985
Lighthouse PointNature Reserve96 ha (240 acres)1985
Limestone IslandsNature Reserve450 ha (1,100 acres)1980
Lion's HeadNature Reserve526 ha (1,300 acres)1985
Little AbitibiNatural Environment20,733 ha (51,230 acres)1985
Little CoveNature Reserve16 ha (40 acres)1985
Little Current RiverWaterway9,930 ha (24,500 acres)1989
Little Greenwater LakeNature Reserve244 ha (600 acres)1985
Little White RiverWaterway12,782 ha (31,590 acres)2002
Livingstone PointNature Reserve1,800 ha (4,400 acres)1985
Lola LakeNature Reserve6,572 ha (16,240 acres)1985
Long PointRecreation150 ha (370 acres)1921
Lower Madawaska RiverWaterway1,200 ha (3,000 acres)1989
MacGregor PointNatural Environment1,204 ha (2,980 acres)1975
MacLeodRecreation74 ha (180 acres)1963
MacMurchy Township End MoraineNature Reserve239 ha (590 acres)2002
Magnetawan RiverWaterway3,424 ha (8,460 acres)2003
Makobe-Grays RiverWaterway1,427 ha (3,530 acres)1985
Manitou IslandsNature Reserve1,926 ha (4,760 acres)1989
MaraRecreation450 ha (1,100 acres)1970
Mark S. BurnhamRecreation39 ha (96 acres)1955
Marten RiverRecreation400 ha (990 acres)1960
MashkinonjeNatural Environment2,109 ha (5,210 acres)1963
MatawatchanNature Reserve65 ha (160 acres)1968
Matawin RiverNature Reserve2,615 ha (6,460 acres)1985
MatinendaNatural Environment28,758 ha (71,060 acres)2003
Mattagami River Beach & Aeolian DepositNature Reserve164 ha (410 acres)2003
Mattawa RiverWaterway14,142 ha (34,950 acres)1970
Maynard LakeNature Reserve30 ha (74 acres)1997
McRae PointRecreation138 ha (340 acres)1971
Menzel CentennialNature Reserve914 ha (2,260 acres)1997
MichipicotenCultural Heritage289 ha (710 acres)1982
Michipicoten IslandNatural Environment36,740 ha (90,800 acres)1985
MikisewRecreation131 ha (320 acres)1964
Minnitaki KamesNature Reserve4,422 ha (10,930 acres)1989
Misery BayNature Reserve1,076 ha (2,660 acres)1989
MissinaibiWaterway116,110 ha (286,900 acres)1970
MississagiNatural Environment8,328 ha (20,580 acres)1973
Mississagi DeltaNature Reserve2,395 ha (5,920 acres)1985
Mississagi RiverWaterway91,247 ha (225,480 acres)1974
Mono CliffsNatural Environment732 ha (1,810 acres)1985
Montreal RiverNature Reserve44 ha (110 acres)1968
Morris TractNature Reserve59 ha (150 acres)1997
Murphys PointNatural Environment1,239 ha (3,060 acres)1967
Nagagami LakeNature Reserve1,650 ha (4,100 acres)1985
NagagamisisNatural Environment40,683 ha (100,530 acres)1957
Nakina MoraineNatural Environment5,319 ha (13,140 acres)1994
NeysNatural Environment5,475 ha (13,530 acres)1965
NimooshWaterway3,550 ha (8,800 acres)2002
Noganosh LakeWaterway3,082 ha (7,620 acres)2003
Noisy RiverNature Reserve378 ha (930 acres)1989
North BeachRecreation94 ha (230 acres)1970
North Channel InshoreWaterway3,762 ha (9,300 acres)2002
North Driftwood RiverNature Reserve3 ha (7.4 acres)1985
Nottawasaga LookoutNature Reserve130 ha (320 acres)1994
O'Donnell PointNature Reserve875 ha (2,160 acres)1985
Oastler LakeRecreation32 ha (79 acres)1967
Obabika RiverWaterway20,520 ha (50,700 acres)1989
ObatangaNatural Environment9,409 ha (23,250 acres)1967
Obonga-OttertoothWaterway21,157 ha (52,280 acres)2003
Ogoki RiverWaterway23,250 ha (57,500 acres)2004
OjibwayNatural Environment2,631 ha (6,500 acres)1963
Ojibway PrairieNature Reserve64 ha (160 acres)1977
OpasquiaWilderness473,000 ha (1,170,000 acres)1983
Opeongo RiverWaterway955 ha (2,360 acres)1985
Otoskwin-Attawapiskat RiverWaterway82,529 ha (203,930 acres)1989
Ottawa RiverWaterway125 ha (310 acres)1989
Ouimet CanyonNature Reserve777 ha (1,920 acres)1972
Oxtongue River-Ragged FallsWaterway507 ha (1,250 acres)1985
PakwashNatural Environment3,993 ha (9,870 acres)1967
Pan Lake FenNature Reserve496 ha (1,230 acres)2000
Pancake BayRecreation1,659 ha (4,100 acres)1968
Pantagruel CreekNature Reserve2,685 ha (6,630 acres)1989
Petawawa TerraceNature Reserve200 ha (490 acres)2006
Peter's WoodsNature Reserve349 ha (860 acres)1976
PetroglyphsCultural Heritage1,643 ha (4,060 acres)1976
Pichogen River Mixed ForestNature Reserve3,043 ha (7,520 acres)2003
Pigeon RiverNatural Environment949 ha (2,350 acres)1960
Pipestone RiverWaterway97,375 ha (240,620 acres)1989
Point FarmsRecreation308 ha (760 acres)1970
Pokei Lake-White River WetlandsNature Reserve1,768 ha (4,370 acres)2000
Polar BearWilderness2,355,200 ha (5,820,000 acres)1970
Porphyry IslandNature Reserve107 ha (260 acres)1968
Port BruceRecreation7 ha (17 acres)1974
Port BurwellRecreation231 ha (570 acres)1971
PotholesNature Reserve247 ha (610 acres)1985
Prairie River MouthNature Reserve380 ha (940 acres)1985
Presqu'ileNatural Environment982 ha (2,430 acres)1922
Pretty River ValleyNatural Environment808 ha (2,000 acres)1985
Puff IslandNature Reserve9 ha (22 acres)1985
Pukaskwa RiverWaterway1,465 ha (3,620 acres)2002
Pushkin HillsNature Reserve5 ha (12 acres)1985
Puzzle LakeNatural Environment3,724 ha (9,200 acres)2001
QuackenbushCultural Heritage40 ha (99 acres)1985
Queen Elizabeth II WildlandsNatural Environment35,505 ha (87,730 acres)2002
QueticoWilderness471,942 ha (1,166,190 acres)1913
Rainbow FallsRecreation576 ha (1,420 acres)1963
Red Sucker PointNature Reserve360 ha (890 acres)1985
René BrunelleRecreation3,015 ha (7,450 acres)1957
RestouleNatural Environment2,619 ha (6,470 acres)1963
Rideau RiverRecreation98 ha (240 acres)1963
River Aux SablesWaterway3,423 ha (8,460 acres)2006
Rock PointRecreation187 ha (460 acres)1957
RondeauNatural Environment3,254 ha (8,040 acres)1894
Round LakeNature Reserve2,585 ha (6,390 acres)1989
Ruby LakeNatural Environment2,734 ha (6,760 acres)2002
RushbrookNatural Environment2,159 ha (5,340 acres)2006
Rushing RiverRecreation340 ha (840 acres)1958
Sable IslandsNature Reserve2,641 ha (6,530 acres)1985
Samuel de ChamplainNatural Environment2,550 ha (6,300 acres)1967
SandbanksNatural Environment1,551 ha (3,830 acres)1970
Sandbar LakeNatural Environment8,053 ha (19,900 acres)1970
Sandpoint IslandNatural Environment914 ha (2,260 acres)1985
Sandy IslandsNature Reserve2,553 ha (6,310 acres)2001
Sauble FallsRecreation20 ha (49 acres)1971
Schreiber ChannelNature Reserve13 ha (32 acres)1979
Sedgman LakeNature Reserve5,710 ha (14,100 acres)1985
SelkirkRecreation73 ha (180 acres)1967
Serpent MoundsNatural Environment108 ha (270 acres)1957
Severn RiverWaterway82,960 ha (205,000 acres)1989
Sextant RapidsNature Reserve4 ha (9.9 acres)1985
Shallow RiverNature Reserve2 ha (4.9 acres)1985
Sharbot LakeRecreation80 ha (200 acres)1958
Shesheeb BayNature Reserve275 ha (680 acres)1985
Short HillsNatural Environment661 ha (1,630 acres)1985
Sibbald PointRecreation225 ha (560 acres)1957
Silent LakeNatural Environment1,610 ha (4,000 acres)1977
Silver FallsNatural Environment3,260 ha (8,100 acres)1985
Silver LakeRecreation43 ha (110 acres)1958
Sioux NarrowsRecreation135 ha (330 acres)1957
Six Mile LakeRecreation212 ha (520 acres)1958
Slate IslandsNatural Environment6,570 ha (16,200 acres)1985
Sleeping GiantNatural Environment24,400 ha (60,000 acres)1944
Smokey Head-White BluffNature Reserve347 ha (860 acres)1985
SolaceWaterway5,943 ha (14,690 acres)1989
South BayRecreation1,525 ha (3,770 acres)1985
Spanish RiverWaterway35,386 ha (87,440 acres)2001
SpringwaterRecreation193 ha (480 acres)1958
Spruce IslandsNature Reserve1,497 ha (3,700 acres)1985
St. RaphaelWaterway90,521 ha (223,680 acres)2003
Steel RiverWaterway11,240 ha (27,800 acres)1989
Stoco FenNature Reserve203 ha (500 acres)1985
Sturgeon BayRecreation14 ha (35 acres)1960
Sturgeon RiverWaterway7,985 ha (19,730 acres)1989
Temagami RiverWaterway3,394 ha (8,390 acres)2000
ThackerayNature Reserve116 ha (290 acres)1985
The MassasaugaNatural Environment13,105 ha (32,380 acres)1989
The PineryNatural Environment2,532 ha (6,260 acres)1957
The ShoalsNatural Environment10,644 ha (26,300 acres)1970
Thompson IslandNature Reserve145 ha (360 acres)1985
Tide LakeNature Reserve54 ha (130 acres)1997
TidewaterNatural Environment980 ha (2,400 acres)1970
Timber IslandNature Reserve44 ha (110 acres)1985
Trillium WoodsNature Reserve10 ha (25 acres)1969
Trout LakeNature Reserve7,150 ha (17,700 acres)1989
Turkey PointRecreation316 ha (780 acres)1959
Turtle River-White Otter LakeWaterway49,294 ha (121,810 acres)1989
Upper Madawaska RiverWaterway1,085 ha (2,680 acres)1989
VoyageurRecreation1,465 ha (3,620 acres)1966
WabakimiWilderness892,061 ha (2,204,330 acres)1983
Wakami LakeRecreation12,316 ha (30,430 acres)1973
WanapiteiNatural Environment3,413 ha (8,430 acres)1985
Wasaga BeachRecreation1,844 ha (4,560 acres)1959
Waubaushene BeachesNature Reserve34 ha (84 acres)1969
Wenebegon RiverWaterway16,383 ha (40,480 acres)2003
West BayNature Reserve1,120 ha (2,800 acres)1985
West English RiverWaterway22,922 ha (56,640 acres)2003
West Montreal RiverWaterway7,259 ha (17,940 acres)2002
West Sandy IslandNature Reserve266 ha (660 acres)1994
WestmeathNatural Environment610 ha (1,500 acres)1985
WheatleyRecreation241 ha (600 acres)1971
White LakeNatural Environment4,048 ha (10,000 acres)1963
White Lake PeatlandsNature Reserve992 ha (2,450 acres)1997
WhitesandWaterway11,337 ha (28,010 acres)2003
Widdifield ForestNatural Environment2,170 ha (5,400 acres)2002
Wildgoose Outwash DepositNature Reserve1,198 ha (2,960 acres)2005
Williams IslandNature Reserve8 ha (20 acres)1985
Windigo BayNature Reserve8,378 ha (20,700 acres)1989
Windigo PointNature Reserve513 ha (1,270 acres)1989
Windy LakeRecreation118 ha (290 acres)1959
Winisk RiverWaterway141,100 ha (349,000 acres)1969
Winnange LakeNatural Environment4,745 ha (11,730 acres)1985
W.J.B. GreenwoodRecreation465 ha (1,150 acres)1985
Wolf IslandNatural Environment222 ha (550 acres)1985
Woman River Forest DepositNatural Environment6,305 ha (15,580 acres)2003
Woodland CaribouWilderness470,620 ha (1,162,900 acres)1983