Book Now for Long Weekend Day Visits at Ontario Parks, Midweek Camping Options, Beach Basics

Book a Day Use Permit now for Busy Ontario Parks like Wasaga, Sibbald Point and Pinery

With July 1^st just around the corner, Ontario Parks is reminding travellers of their online booking system for securing a daily vehicle permit at 88 parks across the province.

Popular Ontario Parks such as Pinery Provincial Park, Wasaga Beach Provincial Park and Sibbald Point Provincial Park often reach full capacity during summer, with the July and August long weekends especially busy.

All day use visitors who want to enjoy the beaches and facilities at these parks can reserve a daily vehicle permit in advance, up to 5 days ahead of time. 

Visitors planning to arrive in parks this Friday, Saturday or Sunday, can book their day permits now. Visitors planning a visit for July 1st can book a daily vehicle permit starting on June 26th. 

Online reservations can be made at reservations.ontarioparks.ca. By booking ahead of time, visitors can enjoy a stress-free summer day at their favourite park, knowing they have a guaranteed parking spot.

Midweek Camping Availability at Ontario Parks

For campers looking to experience nature at Ontario Parks, there is one tip that can help secure a coveted campsite at popular parks in southern Ontario: midweek camping.

Parks that are 100% full on Friday and Saturday nights throughout summer, may only be 50% full during the week.

Close to the GTA, both Darlington Provincial Park and Bronte Creek Provincial Park have site available for midweek camping in July and August.

In Southeastern Ontario, both Balsam Lake Provincial Park and Murphys Point Provincial Park still have midweek campsites available this summer. Camping at Rideau River Provincial Park during the week is a great way to explore the Ottawa area.

In Southwestern Ontario, campers may be surprised they can score a great midweek camping site at parks such as Turkey Point Provincial Park, Selkirk Provincial Park, and Craigleith Provincial Park.

Visit reservations.ontarioparks.ca to book a midweek getaway and take a look at 5 other tips for reserving an Ontario Parks campsite.

 Beach Basics from Ontario Parks

Did you know beaches are living ecosystems?

A top activity to enjoy in summer at Ontario Parks is heading to the beach for some sand, sun, and swimming.

Visitors can help maintain the integrity of these beautiful places by ensuring they always put their trash away in designated receptacles and follow these 9 beach basics tips. 

Photography

High-resolution, credited photography can be downloaded from this photo library. For more photos, please contact OntarioParksMedia@Ontario.ca.

Park Information Sources

Our Travel Media website has background information, a media library, and more: OntarioParks.ca/travel. 

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Key Contact

Dave Hunt, Market Development Specialist – Ontario Parks

OntarioParksMedia@Ontario.ca