Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Site: Online and Telephone Service
Service: Ontario Parks
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Record #:
OAK3587
Last Full Update:
19 Jul 2022
Memos and Bulletins
| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | Toll Free Ontario Travel Information Centre 1-800-668-2746 (1-800-ONTARIO) Reservations: 1-888-668-7275 |
| Website | www.ontarioparks.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ontarioparks Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ontarioparks/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ontarioparks Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ontarioparks Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontarioparks WordPress: www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheOntarioParks |
| Contact Form | www.ontarioparks.com/contact/email |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Established | 1893 |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fees |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For up-to-date details, see here ----------------------------------------------------- Ontario Parks protects and manages 335 provincial parks * parks are managed to protect representative and unique examples of Ontario's natural and cultural heritage * a majority of parks emphasize protection, but over 100 are operated to provide recreation including canoeing, hiking, nature viewing, camping, picnicking, swimming and fishing * many parks offer natural and cultural heritage education programs |
| Hours | Reservations: Mon-Sun 7 am-9 pm, excluding statutory holidays * park hours vary with the season and the park * reservations can be made online for campsites and day use shelters |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Reserve by phone or online |
| Languages | English ; French - parks in French designated areas offer services in French |
| Fees | Service ; Fees for camping and day use are posted on the website * discounts on day-use and camping fees to Ontario residents aged 65 and over and Ontario residents who possess a CNIB identity card or Ministry of Transportation accessible parking permit * Veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, who reside in Ontario, are eligible to enjoy free, weekday (Mon to Fri), day use in provincial parks |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | Peterborough, ON |
| Mailing Address | c/o Ontario Parks 300 Water St Peterborough, ON K9J 8M5 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - Online and Telephone Service |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Parks, Trails & Gardens |
| Service Categories | Provincial/Territorial Government Information Services ~ Environmental Issues ; Public Parks |