Wanting to explore more of Ontario this summer? Outdoorsy folks will be happy to hear that all Ontario Provincial Parks will be free for day use from May 1st through to September 2nd! Excluding Friday’s and weekends between those dates – day use permits will be required.
Those of you who have already bought seasonal or annual passes, fret not! Annual and seasonal passes will be good for this season and the next!
As for camping reservations, better act fast! Ontario Parks have reported that there’s been an 100% increase in bookings – it’s getting competitive! Even worse, scalpers are hopping on board, buying as many spots as they can for re-sale. Aware of the issue, Ontario Parks headquarters will be looking into it.
For tips and tricks to booking that campsite this summer, see here!
What’s your favourite Provincial Park in Northwestern Ontario? We’re lucky to be surrounded by so many, and you can see the full list below:
- Ojibway Provincial Park – **closed last summer, no word on this season
- Sandbar Provincial Park
- Aaron Provincial Park
- Quetico Provincial Park
- Blue Lake Provincial Park – **best place to swim on a hot day
- Caliper Lake Provincial Park
- Sioux Narrows Provincial Park
- Eagle-Dogtooth Provincial Park
- Rushing River Provincial Park
- Pakwash Provincial Park
- Woodland Caribou Provincial Park
