Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Ontario Parks

Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Site: Online and Telephone Service

Service: Ontario Parks

Record #: OAK3587

Last Full Update: 25 Jun 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	Toll Free Ontario Travel Information Centre 1-800-668-2746 (1-800-ONTARIO) Park Reservations: 1-888-668-7275 (1-888-ONT-PARK)
Website	www.ontarioparks.com
Contact Form	www.ontarioparks.com/contact/email
Social Media	Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest, WordPress, X (Twitter), YouTube

Agency Information

Established	1893
Funding	Provincial ; Fees

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Ontario Parks protects and manages 340 provincial parks and 295 conservation reserves 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
Areas Served	Ontario
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Reserve by phone or online for campsites and day use shelters
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	Camping Permits ; Provincial/Territorial Government Information Services ~ Environmental Issues ; Public Parks

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