Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Site: Online and Telephone Service

Service: Ontario Parks

Record #: OAK3587
Last Full Update: 23 Sep 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone Toll Free Ontario Travel Information Centre 1-800-668-2746 (1-800-ONTARIO); 
Toll Free Park Reservations: 1-888-668-7275 (1-888-ONT-PARK)
Website www.ontarioparks.com
Contact Form www.ontarioparks.com/contact/email
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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

Agency Information

Established 1893

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Coordinates Ontario's parks and protected areas system and leads the provincial Species at Risk Program 

  • protects and manages 341 provincial parks and 295 conservation reserves
  • 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
  • visit website for information about park operating dates, barrier free access, contacting parks, facilities and services, park regulations, and a host of other subjects

 

Hours
  • Reservations, daily 7 am-9 pm
  • Travel Information, daily 9 am-5 pm
  • 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

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Campgrounds ; Camping Permits ; Public Parks
Older Adult Main Categories RECREATION
Older Adult Sub-Categories Parks, Trails & Gardens

Agency Overview


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