You're Not A True Ontarian Unless You've Seen At Least 8 Of These 12 Provincial Parks
Are you already planning your next outdoor adventure? Well, there is no shortage of spectacular Ontario Provincial Parks for you to explore.
If you are a true outdoor enthusiast, there are so many natural wonders you need to experience. You can pretend you are in Bora Bora on a long stretch of beach or get a panoramic view of a roaring waterfall.
Here are all the parks you need to see at least once in your life.
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MacGregor Point Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 1593 Bruce County Rd. 33, Port Elgin, ON
Why You Need To Go: It is a pristine paradise where you can spot hundreds of types of birds, spotted turtles, and bright blue water.
Algonquin Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: Ontario 60, ON
Why You Need To Go: It is a hiker's playground with 7,635 square kilometres of lakes, rivers, and forests to explore.
Pinery Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 9526 Lakeshore Rd., Grand Bend, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can escape the crowds and splash in the bright turquoise water that looks like it belongs in Mexico.
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: Kakabeka Falls, ON
Why You Need To Go: From the viewing platforms, you can marvel at the extraordinary 40-metre-high waterfall.
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 795122 Third Line E., Orangeville, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can follow a trail that will give you an up-close view of the tall cliffs within the canyon.
Killarney Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 960 ON-637, Killarney, ON
Why You Need To Go: With clear blue lakes, pink granite and lush hills, it is no wonder the Group Of Seven adored this stunning landscape. For one of the best views of the park, head to the Crack lookout.
Presqu'ile Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 328 Presqu'Ile Pkwy., Brighton, ON
Why You Need To Go: It is the ultimate weekend adventure as you can visit the lighthouse, hike some of the gorgeous trails, and soak up the sunshine on the sandy beaches.
Sandbanks Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 3004 County Rd. 12, Picton, ON
Why You Need To Go: Here, you can climb to the top of the world's largest baymouth dune, and then relax at one of the many beaches.
Bon Echo Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 16151 Hwy. 41, Cloyne, ON
Why You Need To Go: There is so much to see and do within this park. Not only are there tons of short hiking trails, but you can go canoeing or swimming at three sandy beaches.
Pancake Bay Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 12729 Hwy. 17N., Batchawana Bay, ON
Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like you are on vacation in Bora Bora at this long stretch of sandy beach with azure water.
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: R. R. 1, Pass Lake, ON
Why You Need To Go: Here, you can visit a colossal stone landform that looks like a sleeping giant and a lookout point over Lake Superior.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Price: $10.84 per vehicle
Address: 2249 Northey's Bay Rd., Woodview, ON
Why You Need To Go: Some of the top sights include one of the only meromictic lakes in Canada and petroglyphs of turtles and birds.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
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