Category: Ontario Provincial Parks

After severe wind and flash flooding on June 21, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed through 2025. Campers are eligible for refunds or transfers.

A significant chunk of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is proposed for transfer to municipal and private entities—find out the key details, ecological concerns, and how you can have your say.

Flooding and snow have delayed Pancake Bay’s 2025 opening to May 16. Affected campers were notified, and updates are posted on Ontario Parks websites.

Cleanup is underway after an ice storm damaged Bass Lake and Mara Provincial Parks. Both parks will open later than expected. McRae Point remains on track. Visit the Ontario Parks alerts page for the latest updates and safety notices.

Booking a campsite in Ontario’s provincial parks often leads to frustration due to rapid bookings, reservation hoarding, and cancellation issues. Discover common problems with the reservation system, effective strategies to secure your campsite, and potential improvements to ensure that every camper can fully enjoy Ontario’s incredible parks.

Google Maps users in Canada recently noticed an error mislabeling provincial parks as state parks, causing confusion. Google has acknowledged the issue and is actively working on updates to correct the mistake. Learn more about how this error happened and what steps are being taken to fix it.