Ontario has a wealth of Provincial Parks and each of them has something different to offer.
The Eastern Ontario region is blessed with several unique Parks that will delight activity junkies, solitude lovers, history buffsand families alike.
Enjoy hiking, biking, cross country skiing, nature watching and snow shoeing - these parks are truly four-season destinations.
Here's three favourites.
Bon Echo Provincial Park Go north on Highway 41 from Napanee and Kaladar and you'll be blown away by the beauty of Lake Mazinaw stretching away to the east of the highway.
A few kilometres beyond Smarts Marine is the entrance to Bon Echo Provincial Park, one of Ontario's finest.
Home to the majestic Mazinaw Rock soaring over 100 metres above the lake, you can hike to the summit and enjoy the fabulous views or marvel at the native pictographs.
Rent a canoe and explore hidden coves and backwaters or take a full day canoe tour.
In winter bring cross country skis or snowshoes and discover a silent winter wonderland.
Sandbanks Provincial Park The jewel of Prince Edward County, Sandbanks is a popular park with people from across southern Ontario.
Golden sands, sparkling water, tons of water activities and even a dog beach, attract young and old, families, and activity seekers who come to hike, bike, swim, sail, windsurf and simply hang out on the soft Lake Ontario sands.
The fishing is great too! Frontenac Provincial Park This Ontario park is accessible wilderness and a mecca for hikers.
Trails wind past silent lakes and through rugged terrain and mixed forest.
There is an abundance of wildlife to discover including black bear, deer, coyote and fox, and beaver.
Watch out for osprey and kingfisher along the waterways.
Hikes range from easy boardwalk trails to strenuous 5 - 7 hour outings so there is something for everyone.
There's smaller parks too - each with delightful nature walks, canoe routes and wildlife watching opportunities.
Check out Sharbot Lake Provincial Park, just off Hwy 7; Rideau River Park, just 20 minutes from our nation's capital offeringcanoeists and kayakers the longest stretch of Rideau Canal uninterrupted by locks, and Charleston Lake Provincial Park, just north of the great St Lawrence.
The best way to enjoy any of these parks is to rent a cottage nearby so you have cosy and comfortable accommodation to come back to after a day exploring.
The Eastern Ontario region is blessed with several unique Parks that will delight activity junkies, solitude lovers, history buffsand families alike.
Enjoy hiking, biking, cross country skiing, nature watching and snow shoeing - these parks are truly four-season destinations.
Here's three favourites.
Bon Echo Provincial Park Go north on Highway 41 from Napanee and Kaladar and you'll be blown away by the beauty of Lake Mazinaw stretching away to the east of the highway.
A few kilometres beyond Smarts Marine is the entrance to Bon Echo Provincial Park, one of Ontario's finest.
Home to the majestic Mazinaw Rock soaring over 100 metres above the lake, you can hike to the summit and enjoy the fabulous views or marvel at the native pictographs.
Rent a canoe and explore hidden coves and backwaters or take a full day canoe tour.
In winter bring cross country skis or snowshoes and discover a silent winter wonderland.
Sandbanks Provincial Park The jewel of Prince Edward County, Sandbanks is a popular park with people from across southern Ontario.
Golden sands, sparkling water, tons of water activities and even a dog beach, attract young and old, families, and activity seekers who come to hike, bike, swim, sail, windsurf and simply hang out on the soft Lake Ontario sands.
The fishing is great too! Frontenac Provincial Park This Ontario park is accessible wilderness and a mecca for hikers.
Trails wind past silent lakes and through rugged terrain and mixed forest.
There is an abundance of wildlife to discover including black bear, deer, coyote and fox, and beaver.
Watch out for osprey and kingfisher along the waterways.
Hikes range from easy boardwalk trails to strenuous 5 - 7 hour outings so there is something for everyone.
There's smaller parks too - each with delightful nature walks, canoe routes and wildlife watching opportunities.
Check out Sharbot Lake Provincial Park, just off Hwy 7; Rideau River Park, just 20 minutes from our nation's capital offeringcanoeists and kayakers the longest stretch of Rideau Canal uninterrupted by locks, and Charleston Lake Provincial Park, just north of the great St Lawrence.
The best way to enjoy any of these parks is to rent a cottage nearby so you have cosy and comfortable accommodation to come back to after a day exploring.
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