About Ontario ... Provincial Parks

Provincial Parks and Protected Areas:

For more than a century, Ontario’s provincial parks have stood for protection of the natural environment and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Today, Ontario’s vast system of parks and protected areas totals 9.5 million hectares, and includes areas of magnificent old-growth forest, woodland caribou ranges, wilderness rivers, wetlands and habitat for rare and endangered plants and animals. Our parks provide places for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, swimming, canoeing, nature viewing and fishing, helping boost tourism and supporting Ontario’s economy. Parks are also important for scientific research, environmental monitoring, and outdoor education. Most importantly, Ontario’s provincial parks will protect and conserve our rich natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of future generations.

Ontario’s provincial parks attract about 10 million visits each year.

Ontario Parks Website

(Offers quick and easy access to a wide range of information about Ontario’s provincial parks, including how to plan a visit.)

Reprinted from the Government of Ontario, Canada website, for non-commercial purposes only.