Caribou conservation agreement signed
Some $70 million in provincial and federal funding announced to implement a caribou conservation agreement that will extend to 2027.
Park reservation program expanded
Provincial government is adding 20 parks to the day-use reservation service this spring. By mid-May, the service will be offered to 57 parks.
Booking campsites made easier
Last year’s record number of campsite reservations in Ontario provided an incentive for updating the reservation system.
Free day-use permits Monday to Thursday at Ontario Parks
Ontario is offering free day-use permits at 115 provincial parks from Monday to Thursday until Sept. 2, the province announced on Friday, May 28.
Backcountry campers petition change
An online petition opposing a Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) pilot project that has increased the cost of backcountry camping by as much as 400% in Massasauga Provincial Park and the Temagami cluster of parks is gaining support.
Accessing untapped bass fishing backwaters
Luigi De Rose talks about bass fishing small waterbodies that provide access to virtually untapped bass fishing.
Park permit prices reduced
Province reduces the price of day-use vehicle permits, as well as increases the number of permits that can be borrowed from public libraries.
Free fishing in July extended
The province will offer free fishing for two weeks in July, instead of one, as part of Canada Day celebrations.
More camping returns
Camping at private campgrounds and beach access and additional camping at Ontario Parks will reopen throughout much of Ontario on Friday, June 12.