Ontario Parks

• 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
  
• 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
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• 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
• 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
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• Military service members, veterans to get free access to Ontario parks starting Remembrance Day

  Environment Minister Jeff Yurek announced Friday that the government will offer free weekday entry to Ontario parks for veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces starting on Remembrance Day.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2019