Ontario Parks

• Ontario had no use for 6 parcels of land. An urban park is being carved out instead

  Ontario is working to build its next provincial park in Uxbridge. The plan comes after years of local lobbying and a fortunate patch of surplus land.

  Environment

  May 18, 2024
  
• Take a Hike Day: Ontario Parks staff hosting hikes across the province

  Ontario Parks Discovery staff will be offering guided and self-guided hikes across the province on Wednesday, Aug. 9 as part of its first ever 'Take a Hike' day.

  Environment

  Aug 8, 2023
  
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• Off-leash dog park opens at Ferris Provincial Park near Campbellford, Ont.

  Environment Minister David Piccini says the 11,250-square-foot fenced park will help address the 'growing need' for more pet-friendly areas in the provincial park system.

  Environment

  Jun 30, 2023
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• Here’s where celebrations will be held in Toronto for the coronation of King Charles III

  The coronation of King Charles III on May 6 is the first event of its kind in 70 years. Here's a look at when and where Ontarians can celebrate the historic event.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• Ontario announces location of new provincial park

  The province said it would be creating an 'urban provincial park' in Uxbridge, Ont., a town in Durham Region, located to the northwest of Toronto. 

  Environment

  Apr 22, 2023
• Ontario Parks to reduce maximum camping stays during height of summer

  Ontario Parks says the decision was made after it heard from ``countless'' visitors who were frustrated to miss out on camping reservations due to high demand.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2022
• Overnight stays at Ontario parks will remain closed amid stay-at-home order, COVID-19 surge

  Ontario Parks said overnight stays such as at campgrounds, backcountry campsites and roofed accommodations will be closed until further notice in an update posted April 16.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2021
• 2021 shaping up to be a busy year for Ontario campsites and parks

  If you're trying to book a campsite at an Ontario provincial park this summer, it may feel like a daunting task.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2021
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• Ontario Parks reports campsite reservations have doubled from 2020

  The provincial government agency says that bookings made between Jan. 1 and Feb. 5 have increased almost 100 per cent.

  Environment

  Feb 26, 2021
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• Ontario provincial parks closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

  The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks says it decided to shutter the parks until April 30 to protect the health of employees and visitors.

  Environment

  Mar 19, 2020