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Forest school at MacGregor Point

When you think back to your childhood, what are some of your best memories? Likely a lot of them involved playing and exploring in the outdoors. Unfortunately, many children today don’t get this...

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December vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)

What could be better than celebrating the holiday season surrounded by the beauty of nature? Stay warm and cozy at Ontario Parks this December in one of our roofed accommodations! We’ve got lots of...

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The 12 days of “Parksmas”

Wrap up the year with something to remember by trying these great December daytripping ideas! On the first day or Parksmas, my true love gave to me… …trail skating at MacGregor Point! Glide through the...

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February vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)

Hey lovers! Why not celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a romantic getaway at a provincial park? Stay warm and cozy at Ontario Parks this February in one of our roofed accommodations! We’ve got lots of...

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Family Day 2018

Family Day is the perfect opportunity to get your loved ones outdoors for a winter adventure. Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day weekend: Snowman Mania — Wasaga Beach...

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5 walks through winter woods

The health benefits of hiking are head-to-toe. A walk in the woods can help alleviate mental fatigue, and improve creative thinking. Hiking is also great for cardiovascular health and muscle tone. But...

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March vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)

March is your last chance for a winter adventure! Now’s the time to experience the beauty of winter in Ontario Parks. We’re pretty full for March Break, however we have lots of other availability...

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Group camping reservations now online

Did you know you can book a group campsite online? Twelve parks in southwestern Ontario are participating in a pilot project aimed at making group camping easier. You can reserve group sites at these...

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March Break 2018

During the long winter months, many of us get less “Vitamin N” than usual. Yet contact with nature has been found to lower blood pressure, strengthen immune system, help prevent disease, and reduce...

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April vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)

Spring temperatures can be tough to predict, which is what makes April a great month to stay in a cabin or yurt! Whether it rains, snows or shines, you’ll have a cozy homebase for your outdoor...

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Spring birding festivals

The songbirds are returning and bringing spring with them! Catch a bird-banding demonstration, take in a nature photography workshop, or sign on for a bird-themed hike with our park naturalists. If you...

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B&Bs make terrific homebases for exploring provincial parks

Crave the warm welcome, soft bed, and hearty meals of a bed & breakfast on your travels? Eager to explore Ontario’s breathtaking natural landscapes? Why not do both? Book a stay in a cozy bed &...

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Winter RVing at MacGregor Point

Imagine ringing in the New Year in a winter wonderland. The light from your campfire reflects off the snow, and your friends and family ladle out cocoa from the pot bubbling over the flames. This is a...

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Calling all citizen scientists: come to the Killarney Butterfly Count

For the 20th year in a row, Killarney Provincial Park is hosting its Annual Butterfly Count. And if you’re heading to Killarney on July 14, 2018, we’d like your help! Killarney’s Butterfly Count is...

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Halloween 2018 at Ontario Parks

By the pricking of our thumbs, something wicked this way comes… We’ve got tons of haunted Halloween events coming up this month! And don’t forget to check out events page for late-breaking additions....

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Learning in the forest at MacGregor Point

When you think back to your childhood, what are some of your best memories? Likely a lot of them involved playing and exploring in the outdoors. Unfortunately, many children today don’t get this...

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November vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)

Imagine spending a crisp autumn night under the stars in a heated yurt. Or why not watch a thunderstorm roll in across Lake Ontario from your waterfront cottage? Get warm and cozy in a provincial park...

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November/December events at Ontario Parks

Many of our parks hibernate through the winter, but for others, the fun’s just getting started! From Victorian farmhouses to dryland dogsledding, we’ve got some exciting events this November and...

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December vacancy highlights (roofed accommodation)

Imagine spending the holiday season surrounded by snow and the sound of silence. Get away from the hustle and bustle, and enjoy some quality time in nature with our roofed accommodations! We’ve got...

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5 ways to stay active in the cold

Brrr! Temperatures are dropping, and winter’s icy grip is almost upon us. We bet you’re feeling just about ready to tuck into a nice, long winter’s hibernation. Not so fast! Outdoor activity is...

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