Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Site: Online and Telephone Service
Service: Ontario Parks
Record #: OAK3587 | Last Full Update: 05 Apr 2018 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | Toll free General inquiry 1-800-668-2746 (1-800-ONTARIO) |
Website | www.ontarioparks.com/en |
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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 8M5 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable - Online and Telephone Service |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
Established | 1893 |
Primary Executive | Hon Nathalie Des Rosiers, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry |
Funding | Provincial ; Fees |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Ontario Parks protects and manages 339 provincial parks. * 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 vary with 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: * 20% for Ontario seniors (residents of Ontario aged 65 and up) * 50% for Ontario residents with disabilities who hold a CNIB identity card or Ministry of Transportation accessible parking permit |
Categories and Classification | |
Service Categories | Provincial Government Information Lines |