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  • Where to swim at Ontario Parks

    Nothing beats a cool dip on a hot summer day so we asked park staff where they think the best swimming is in Ontario:

  • Health benefits of swimming

    Whether you walk through the waves or jump off the dock, there’s no better way to cool off than going for a swim. This summer, as you escape the sweltering heat in one of Ontario’s lakes, think about these head-to-toe benefits your body is receiving from that dip:

  • Beach accessibility at Ontario Parks

    Beaches can be an accessibility challenge for park visitors using walkers or wheelchairs. Because of the soft sand, wheels and legs of walkers can sink in, making them tough to maneuver. As a part of our commitment to making parks as accessible as possible, more parks are offering beach accessibility measures to help visitors explore…

  • Campsite vacancy highlights: June 28 – July 1

    Keen to get out of town for the Canada Day long weekend? If you’re looking for a beautiful campsite, go north! We’ve got some beautiful campsites available, including many with electricity! Scout out your ideal campsite on our Campsite Browsing/Reservation tool (including pictures of most campsites!), or check out these featured campsites (available as of 10:30 am on June…

  • 5 reasons to explore Ontario Parks in an RV

    Today’s post comes from Catherine Sugrue, a writer for Canadian leading lifestyle blog DoTheDaniel.com. Catherine is one of six content creators we invited to document and share their Ontario Parks RV experience in a custom-wrapped RV as part of this year’s OP125 celebrations. In 2018, Ontario Parks turned 125 years old. Recognized all over the world for stunning scenic landscapes and outdoor…

  • More group sites available to book online

    Looking for a fun way to camp with a bunch of people? Consider group campsites! We’re happy to announce that group campsites can now be reserved online and via our call centre for an additional 25 provincial parks.

  • 7 leaf-peeping tips for fall fanatics

    You’ve checked our Fall Colour Report, and you’re ready for an autumn adventure. Here are our top seven tips for finding your fall colour fix:

  • Celebrate 50 years at Pancake Bay Provincial Park

    Today’s post comes us from Julie Dixon and Chris Rutledge at Pancake Bay Provincial Park.  Picture this: you’re sitting on a beautiful sandy beach, soaking in an awe-inspiring sunset over Caribbean blue waters. Where do you imagine you are? Perhaps Costa Rica? Mexico? In fact, you don’t have to travel too far to access views like…

  • Find yourself at Ontario Parks

    In honour of our 125th anniversary, we’re delighted to unveil our invitation to find yourself at Ontario Parks.

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