Ontario Provincial Parks
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Take a Hike Day: Ontario Parks staff hosting hikes across the provinceOntario 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.EnvironmentAug 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.EnvironmentJun 30, 2023
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Overnight stays at Ontario parks will remain closed amid stay-at-home order, COVID-19 surgeOntario 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.CanadaApr 16, 2021
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Ontario Parks reports campsite reservations have doubled from 2020The provincial government agency says that bookings made between Jan. 1 and Feb. 5 have increased almost 100 per cent.EnvironmentFeb 26, 2021
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Ontario auditor says province may not meet its greenhouse gas emission targetsOntario may not meet its greenhouse gas emission targets because they're not a "cross-government priority," the province's auditor general said Wednesday, casting doubt on a key environmental pledge made by Premier Doug Ford.EnvironmentNov 18, 2020
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Ontario to start allowing backcountry camping as coronavirus restrictions easeNo more than five people will be allowed to occupy the same campsite, unless they live in the same household.CanadaMay 30, 2020
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Coronavirus: Ontario opening provincial parks for day use as of May 11, almost 3 weeks early"We are carefully and cautiously reopening the province, starting with certain businesses and retailers, and now our provincial parks and conservation reserves," Premier Doug Ford said.CanadaMay 9, 2020
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Coronavirus: Closure of Ontario provincial parks extended to end of MayProvincial parks and conservation reserves will be fully closed until at least May 31.CanadaApr 25, 2020
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Ontario provincial parks closed due to COVID-19 pandemicThe Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks says it decided to shutter the parks until April 30 to protect the health of employees and visitors.EnvironmentMar 19, 2020
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Road trip Ontario: Provincial parks that offer solitude to visitorsLooking for somewhere quiet to escape for a few days? Here are the best provincial parks to find solitude.CanadaAug 28, 2019
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