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: 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
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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
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

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Camping Permits ; Provincial/Territorial Government Information Services ~ Environmental Issues ; Public Parks
Older Adult Main Categories RECREATION
Older Adult Sub-Categories Parks, Trails & Gardens

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Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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