Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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Service: Ontario Parks
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OAK3587 | Last Full Update: 06 Apr 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Toll Free Phone | General inquiry 1-800-668-2746 (1-800-ONTARIO) |
| Website | www.ontarioparks.com/en |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ontarioparks Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/ontarioparks/albums/with/72157657466133940 Instagram: www.instagram.com/ontarioparks Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ontarioparks Twitter: twitter.com/ontarioparks WordPress: www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheOntarioParks |
| Email Form | www.ontarioparks.com/contact/email |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Mailing Address | c/o Ontario Parks 300 Water St Peterborough, ON K9J 3C7 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - Online and Telephone Service |
| Agency and Service Names | |
| Alternate Name | MNR |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Responsible for Ontario’s provincial parks, forests, fisheries, wildlife, mineral aggregates, Crown lands and waters. |
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Established | 1893 |
| Primary Executive | Hon Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fees |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Ontario Parks protects and manages more than 330 provincial parks with 9.4 million hectares - larger than Nova Scotia and PEI combined. * 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 | Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-8 pm excluding statutory holidays * Sat, Sun and holidays (excluding Dec 25 and Jan 1) 9 am-6 pm * park hours depend on the season and the park |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Not applicable |
| 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 * fees are discounted for Ontario seniors (20%) and Ontario persons with disabilities (CNIB identity card, Ministry of Transportation accessible parking permit) (50%) |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Provincial Government Information Lines |
