Go ahead fall for a provincial park

MNR News Release

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Come visit one of Ontario’s provincial parks to see spectacular fall colours.

Ontario’s provincial parks have some of the best fall colour scenery in the province and a range of special events and fun activities. A number of parks are holding special autumn events, including:

• Algonquin – attend a two-day workshop on extending your RV camping season or enjoy the Algonquin Adventure Star Party

• Arrowhead – enjoy one of 68 new electrical camp sites added this year to the 117 existing electrically-serviced camp sites

• Killbear – join a park interpreter for weekend fall hikes

QUOTES

“The fall colours are arriving in Ontario’s provincial parks, which offer wonderful activities and programs for the whole family,” said Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield. “I hope everyone will take the opportunity to find out more about all that our provincial parks have to offer.”

“Ontario’s provincial parks help make our province an exciting outdoor adventure destination and attract visitors all year round,” said Tourism Minister Monique Smith. “I encourage everyone to visit our parks and experience the beauty of autumn in Ontario.”

QUICK FACTS

• There are 330 provincial parks in Ontario; 114 of these are “operating” parks (with visitor facilities) and 19 are open all year long.

• Ontario’s parks and protected areas cover over 9 million hectares, or about 9 per cent of the province’s area.

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