Top Picks: Explore Ontario's Best Provincial Parks

As March unfolds and summer beckons, it's the perfect time to update your resolutions and mark your calendar for the coming winters of 2024. Dive into the enchanting wonderlands created by blankets of snow, where nature's splendor awaits your exploration. Discover the beauty of Ontario's winter season and create unforgettable memories amidst the serene landscapes of its parks.

Park Name	Address	Winter Activities	Accommodations	Additional Information
Algonquin Provincial Park	Highway 60 and Frank Macdougall Pkwy	Skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Winter yurts, winter camping sites	Permits for park entrance can be purchased at East or West Gate
Arrowhead Provincial Park	451 Arrowhead Park Rd	Skating, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Winterized cabins	Small, abandoned settlements to discover
Killarney Provincial Park	960 Ontario 637	Skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Rustic cabins	Historic Village of Killarney
MacGregor Point Provincial Park	1593 Bruce County Rd 33	Skiing, skating, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Winterized yurts	Sandy shores of Georgian Bay
Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park	4853 Highway 11/17	Skiing, snowshoeing, winter biking, waterfall viewing, wildlife viewing	None	No roofed accommodations available
Murphy’s Point Provincial Park	2243 Elmgrove Road, R.R. 5	Back-country skiing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Winterized cabin	Warm-up chalets available off trails
Rushing River Provincial Park	Kenora	Skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	None	Located near Ontario-Manitoba border
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park	11-22nd St. North	Skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	None (day-use park)	Popular summer destination turned winter wonderland
Windy Lake Provincial Park	51 Pine St	Skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Trail-side winterized yurts	Great for weekend adventures
The Pinery Provincial Park	9526 Lakeshore Rd.	Skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Winterized cabin	Miles of beach for winter walks
Silent Lake Provincial Park	1589 Silent Lake Park Road	Skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Winter yurts, cabins	Stunning rocky-forested landscape
Wabakimi Provincial Park	435 James Street S., Suite #221d	Backcountry camping, wildlife viewing, winter camping	None	Second-largest provincial park in Ontario
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park	R.R. #1	Hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Fully serviced cabins	Unique geological formations overlook Lake Superior
Quetico Provincial Park	108 Saturn Ave.	Snowshoeing, birdwatching, ice fishing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Rustic cabins	Excellent network of rivers for canoeing in summer
Awenda Provincial Park	670 Awenda Park Rd	Skiing, snowshoeing, winter trail lodge, wildlife viewing, winter camping	None (day-use park)	Stunning views of Georgian Bay
Bronte Creek Provincial Park	1219 Burloak Drive	Tobogganing, cross-country skiing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Winterized yurts	Festivals held throughout the year
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park	17760 McLaren Rd	Hiking, waterfall viewing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	None (day-use park)	Easy access to Bruce Trail
Pigeon River Provincial Park	4853 Hwy 11/17	Hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, art exhibits, waterfall viewing, winter camping	None	Beautiful, rugged waterfalls turn into icefalls in winter
Presqu’ile Provincial Park	328 Presqu’ile Parkway	Skiing, hiking, fat biking, wildlife viewing, winter camping	Winterized cottage	Second-oldest operating lighthouse in Ontario
Sibbald Point Provincial Park	26071 York Rd 18 (Park Road)	Ice fishing, wildlife viewing, winter camping	None	Best ice fishing in Ontario