Ontario Provincial Parks

Alphabetical List of Ontario Provincial Parks

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  • MacGregor Point Provincial Park

    MacGregor Point Provincial Park, located on Lake Huron near Port Elgin, offers year-round camping, diverse hiking and biking trails, and excellent birdwatching. Its marshes, forests, and beaches provide a rich natural habitat. Popular for cross-country skiing in winter and swimming in summer, the park is a favourite destination for outdoor recreation and nature exploration.

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  • MacLeod Provincial Park

    MacLeod Provincial Park, located on the shores of Kenogamisis Lake near Geraldton, offers quiet camping, a sandy beach, and great fishing opportunities. Surrounded by boreal forest, the park provides a peaceful setting for swimming, paddling, and wildlife viewing. It’s a scenic, family-friendly destination ideal for relaxing and exploring northern Ontario’s natural beauty.

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  • MacMurchy Township End Moraine Provincial Park

    MacMurchy Township End Moraine Provincial Park is a non-operating nature reserve in northeastern Ontario, protecting a rare glacial landform and surrounding boreal forest. With no visitor facilities, it offers opportunities for geological study, nature observation, and low-impact exploration. Ideal for those interested in Earth science and seeking solitude in an undisturbed natural landscape.

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  • Magnetawan River Provincial Park

    Magnetawan River Provincial Park is a non-operating waterway park in central Ontario, offering a scenic backcountry paddling route through rapids, quiet stretches, and Canadian Shield landscape. With no visitor facilities, it’s ideal for experienced canoeists seeking adventure, wildlife viewing, and solitude along one of Ontario’s most historic and picturesque river systems.

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  • Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park

    Makobe-Grays River Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating wilderness waterway park in northeastern Ontario. Known for its challenging whitewater and rugged beauty, it offers a backcountry paddling route through pristine boreal forest. With no visitor facilities, it’s ideal for experienced canoeists seeking solitude, adventure, and a true northern Ontario wilderness experience.

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  • Manitou Islands Provincial Park

    Manitou Islands Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating park in Lake Nipigon, protecting a chain of forested islands with rugged shorelines and rich biodiversity. With no visitor facilities, it offers a peaceful setting for backcountry paddling, camping, and wildlife viewing. Ideal for experienced adventurers seeking solitude and natural beauty in a pristine island environment.

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  • Mara Provincial Park

    Mara Provincial Park, located on Lake Simcoe near Orillia, offers a sandy beach, family-friendly camping, and a short nature trail. With 105 campsites, a playground, and picnic facilities, it’s ideal for swimming, fishing, and relaxing. Enjoy a peaceful getaway just a short drive from the city.

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  • Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park

    Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park, near Peterborough, is a day-use park known for its towering old-growth maple, beech, elm, and hemlock trees—some over 330 years old. Its short loop trails wind through glacial drumlins and tranquil forest, making it ideal for peaceful walks, fall colours, and picnics in a rare southern Ontario old-growth setting.

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  • Marten River Provincial Park

    Marten River Provincial Park, located south of Temagami, offers lakeside camping, sandy beaches, and great fishing in a scenic boreal forest setting. The park features hiking trails, a replica 19th-century logging camp, and opportunities for canoeing and wildlife viewing. It’s a family-friendly destination and gateway to Ontario’s renowned Temagami backcountry.

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  • Mashkinonje Provincial Park

    Mashkinonje Provincial Park, a non-operating park near Monetville, Ontario, offers over 35 km of hiking trails through wetlands, granite ridges, and boreal forest. Highlights include the wheelchair-accessible Loudon Peatland Trail and scenic lookouts along the Coastal and Pebble Beach Trails. Ideal for birdwatching and nature photography, this peaceful park is maintained by dedicated volunteers.

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  • Matawatchan Provincial Park

    Matawatchan Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating nature reserve in eastern Ontario, protecting a rugged section of the Canadian Shield, mixed forest, and wetlands. With no visitor facilities, the park offers a quiet setting for nature observation, wildlife viewing, and low-impact exploration. Ideal for those seeking solitude and untouched natural beauty.

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  • Matawin River Provincial Park

    Matawin River Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating waterway park in northwestern Ontario, offering a scenic backcountry canoe route through lakes, rapids, and boreal forest. With no visitor facilities, it’s ideal for experienced paddlers seeking solitude, fishing, and wildlife viewing in a rugged and pristine wilderness setting. A true northern adventure awaits.

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  • Matinenda Provincial Park

    Matinenda Provincial Park is a non-operating backcountry park near Blind River, offering crystal-clear lakes, rugged shorelines, and Canadian Shield scenery. Accessible by boat or canoe, it’s ideal for remote camping, paddling, and fishing. With no visitor facilities, the park provides a peaceful wilderness experience for self-sufficient adventurers seeking solitude and natural beauty.

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  • Mattagami River Beach & Aeolian Deposit Provincial Park

    Mattagami River Beach Aeolian Deposit Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating nature reserve in northeastern Ontario. It protects rare sand dune formations and river shoreline shaped by wind and water. With no visitor facilities, it offers opportunities for geological study, nature observation, and low-impact exploration in a unique and ecologically sensitive environment.

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  • Mattawa River Provincial Park

    Mattawa River Provincial Park is a non-operating waterway park in northeastern Ontario, following a historic fur trade route between North Bay and Mattawa. It offers scenic canoeing, backcountry camping, and rugged Canadian Shield landscapes. With no visitor facilities, it’s ideal for experienced paddlers seeking adventure, solitude, and natural beauty along a culturally significant waterway.

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  • Maynard Lake Provincial Park

    Maynard Lake Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating park in northwestern Ontario that protects pristine lakes, wetlands, and boreal forest. With no visitor facilities, it offers a quiet setting for backcountry paddling, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Ideal for experienced outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude and natural beauty in an untouched northern wilderness environment.

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  • McRae Point Provincial Park

    McRae Point Provincial Park, located on Lake Simcoe near Orillia, offers shaded campsites, a sandy beach, and great opportunities for swimming, fishing, and paddling. The park features hiking trails through mature forest and is ideal for family-friendly camping. Its peaceful lakeside setting makes it a popular destination for a relaxing outdoor getaway in central Ontario.

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  • Menzel Centennial Provincial Park

    Menzel Centennial Provincial Park is a non-operating nature reserve in eastern Ontario, protecting rare wetlands, upland forests, and part of the Salmon River watershed. With no visitor facilities, it’s ideal for low-impact activities like birdwatching, nature study, and quiet exploration. The park plays a key role in preserving local biodiversity and sensitive ecosystems.

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  • Michipicoten Island Provincial Park

    Michipicoten Island Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating park in Lake Superior, known for its rugged shoreline, boreal forest, and wildlife, including woodland caribou. Accessible only by boat, it offers backcountry camping, paddling, and nature observation. Ideal for experienced adventurers seeking solitude and stunning scenery in a pristine island wilderness setting.

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  • Michipicoten Provincial Park

    Michipicoten Provincial Park is a non-operating nature reserve on Lake Superior near Wawa, Ontario. It protects a scenic stretch of shoreline, boreal forest, and important cultural heritage sites. With no visitor facilities, the park offers opportunities for low-impact activities like hiking, paddling, and nature observation in a quiet, ecologically and historically significant landscape.

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  • Mikisew Provincial Park

    Mikisew Provincial Park

    Mikisew Provincial Park, located near South River, offers family-friendly camping, sandy beaches, and excellent swimming on Eagle Lake. The park features hiking trails through mixed forest, birdwatching opportunities, and quiet canoe routes. With modern facilities and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s a perfect destination for outdoor recreation and nature enjoyment in central Ontario.

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  • Minnitaki Kames Provincial Park

    Minnitaki Kames Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating nature reserve in northwestern Ontario, protecting rare kame landforms, boreal forest, and wetlands. With no visitor facilities, the park offers opportunities for geological study, backcountry exploration, and wildlife observation. Ideal for those seeking solitude and a deeper appreciation of Ontario’s glacial and ecological history.

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  • Misery Bay Provincial Park

    Misery Bay Provincial Park, located on Manitoulin Island, is a day-use nature reserve known for its unique alvar habitats, coastal wetlands, and scenic Lake Huron shoreline. The park features a visitor centre, interpretive trails, and excellent birdwatching. It’s a peaceful destination for hiking, photography, and exploring one of Ontario’s rarest ecosystems.

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  • Missinaibi Provincial Park

    Missinaibi Provincial Park is a remote wilderness park in northern Ontario, offering historic canoe routes along the Missinaibi River from Lake Superior to James Bay. Known for its rapids, waterfalls, and wildlife, the park is ideal for experienced paddlers seeking backcountry adventure, cultural heritage, and solitude in one of Ontario’s most iconic river systems.

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  • Mississagi Delta Provincial Park

    Mississagi Delta Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating park on the north shore of Lake Huron, protecting wetlands, coastal marshes, and islands within the Mississagi River delta. With no visitor facilities, it offers a peaceful setting for paddling, birdwatching, and nature exploration. Ideal for experienced outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude and ecological richness.

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  • Mississagi Provincial Park

    Mississagi Provincial Park, located northwest of Elliot Lake, offers scenic backcountry camping, hiking trails, and quiet lakes ideal for paddling and fishing. Surrounded by rugged hills and dense forest, the park provides a true wilderness experience with modern campsites and nature programs. It’s a peaceful retreat for outdoor adventurers in northern Ontario.

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  • Mississagi River Provincial Park

    Mississagi River Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating waterway park in northeastern Ontario, offering a scenic backcountry canoe route through lakes, rapids, and boreal forest. With no visitor facilities, it’s ideal for experienced paddlers seeking solitude, fishing, and wildlife viewing in a rugged and pristine wilderness setting. A true northern adventure awaits.

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  • Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

    Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

    Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, located along the Niagara Escarpment near Orangeville, offers scenic hiking and biking trails through forests, cliffs, and wetlands. Highlights include the Split Rock Narrows and lookout points with panoramic views. A popular day-use destination, it’s ideal for nature walks, photography, and exploring diverse landscapes in all seasons.

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  • Montreal River Provincial Park

    Montreal River Provincial Park is a remote, non-operating nature reserve on Lake Superior’s north shore, accessible only by water. It protects ancient cobble beaches, raised shorelines, and lichen-covered barrens formed during the Lake Nipissing stage. With no visitor facilities, it offers a pristine setting for low-impact exploration and scientific study.

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  • Morris Tract Provincial Park

    Morris Tract Provincial Park is a non-operating nature reserve in southwestern Ontario, protecting mature Carolinian forest and the Maitland River valley. With no visitor facilities, it offers a quiet space for hiking, birdwatching, and nature appreciation. The park is a valuable ecological area showcasing diverse plant and animal life in a rare forested habitat.

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  • Murphys Point Provincial Park

    Murphys Point Provincial Park, located near Perth on Big Rideau Lake, offers car camping, hiking, paddling, and heritage tours of a historic mica mine. With scenic trails, beaches, and abundant wildlife, it’s ideal for families and nature lovers. The park combines outdoor adventure with rich cultural history in Ontario’s Rideau Canal region.

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