Friendly Wildlife Welcome to Killarney Outfitters

Long Weekend visitors to Killarney Outfitters got a friendly welcome from Mamma bear and her three little cubs. Cars with canoes on the roof and excited families peering out the window stopped along Highway 637 to catch a glimpse of our furry black friends.

We couldn't get close enough to show the cubs playing in the pine tree, but if you look closely, you'll see a little black figure to the left of the flagpole about halfway up.

At one point, all three cubs were balancing precariously on the branch, almost looking like they were going to jump off! Mother was busy munching on grass, and left her young to learn the ways of tree climbing on their own.

The cubs played along the tree branch, then danced their way down the trunk and out onto a lower branch. The bravest cub swung herself off the branch and hung on with one paw, almost as if it was a human hand.

We coudn't think of a better family of hosts to welcome the first canoeists, campers and kayakers to Killarney Park.

The trip home would not be complete without a moose sighting. This friendly guy seemed to be contemplating the world as everyone drove by on Tuesday morning.

Happy adventuring in Killarney. The temperatures are predicted to soar above 25 degrees this week - look at the great weather forecast!

Jennifer

Dramatic Spring Arrival

Sometimes spring has a funny way of letting us know she's arrived.

Last week, with a little snow remaining on the ground, intrepid Killarney Mountain Lodge guides and maintenance gurus Steve, Scott and Shane were preparing to burn brush in the back field. After carefully preparing the brush pile and ensuring that the surrounding snow would prevent the spread of fire, Scott lit the match.

A few seconds later, a rustling noise caught everyone's attention. Lo and behold, a furry black yearling bear scurried out and ran across the field into the bushes. Guess that's the end of hibernation season!

With the arrival of our furry black friend, the melting of snow and an early paddling season in Killarney Park, you can feel spring in the air. Intrepid campers are heading out into Killarney Park, Lodge staff are busy cleaning and preparing for opening day this Friday, May 5 and the sun is warm for those who sneak a moment to lounge on a Georgian Bay rock.

Happy spring on this lovely May 1st day.

Jennifer