I’ve visited 51 PROVINCIAL PARKS in Ontario, here are my favourites | Best Ontario Parks to visit
Ontario Provincial Parks encompass some of the best natural places in the province, from the sandy beaches of the Pinery to the majestic cliffs of Sleeping Giant. Over the years, I’ve visited 51 provincial parks (so far!). Each park has its unique quirks, so I’ve dived in and picked my favourites!
Were there any on this list that surprised you? Is your favourite park on this list?
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Have been to most of these parks. We are so fortunate here in Ontario.
You really need to dial up the sound volume,I had it on max and could hardly hear you. Great photos .
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that! The audio went wonky on me. Future videos will be better! And thank you!
This video, and others like it have been a great help in planning my summer adventures. You really can't tell what a park is like by their website, so hearing the honest opinion of someone who has been there is great. Algonquin should be on everyone's list. You could spend the rest of your life exploring it, and still not see it all. We love Arrowhead - awesome beach, and, easy accessible trails.Charleston Lake north of Gannanoque is nice too, as smaller park on a smaller lake that's a nice paddle. But for me, the King is Bon Echo. Maybe because I've been there more than any others. Not quite as old as Algonquin, but almost as much history. A nice shallow beach if you have little ones too. It's breathtaking it the fall, but can be busy at times.
Great video! Killarney will always be my ultimate. The La Cloche range takes my breath away each time.
@MyWanderingVoyage
2 жыл бұрын
I went to Killarney for the first time this year, and I LOVED IT. I made a video about it!
What a fabulous video and you are absolutely delightful Thank you for sharing this! Oh, and as a photographer, those are some wonderful photos.
Wow! Thanks for this video. I did not know there were so many parks in Ontario.
Interesting list and great photos. There are so many amazing parks and trails in Ontario to explore and we will be hitting some new ones this summer too. Thanks for the information.
My personal favourite is Sharbot Lake and with Silver Lake less than 10km away that’s one not to miss (as the bathrooms make me think I’m glamping?)
You need to go to Bon Echo! Deepest fresh water lake (Mazinaw ) in Ontario and head waters of the Mississippi River.. Enjoyed your vid - some parks I’d never even heard of👍🏻
@MyWanderingVoyage
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I actually went to Bon Echo after this video was made and loved it! I have a video on it!
I think that Bon Echo would have been on your list if you’d ever been there. I agree with Killbear, one of our favourites, and there are several on this list that we hope to visit in the future.
@MyWanderingVoyage
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I went to Bon Echo shortly after this video was made and I loved it. (I made a video all about it!)
Ahh I've been looking for something like this. Thanks for the great summary. Planning my 2021 camping season you have given me more ideas. Grundy Lake is one of my fav sites as well.
@BookemDeno
2 жыл бұрын
Grundy Lake is one of the best parks in the province. As a kid I would go two to three weeks every summer. I got lucky and was able to get a site along Gurd Lake in Hemlock for Labour Day weekend this year.
featured video is not part of Grimsby.
love craigleith as well.
I love camping too
The beauty of Silent lake is that it allows you access to Kawartha Highlands park--30 minutes down the road as well as Egan Chutes prove park. Of the plus 40 we have done, I feel Killarney. Mississagi, and, gulp, Algonquin are the best all round for hiking, scenery, canoeing and local attractions.
Great list but craigleith??? I hated it for pretty much all the reasons you listed haha how many PP have you been to now?
My passion as well, love our provincial parks. Hit Agawa Bay last year. Heading to Quetico this season. Will be staying at 6 new parks for us. Can't wait. Take care.
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
That's super exciting! Are you doing a whole Northern Ontario trip? You're right, Agawa Bay is absolutely stunning.
Check out Long Point on lake erie- amazing beaches and campsites ! Massassaugua near parry sound is also great for inland lake seclusion (Fairly new too).
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, Long Point has great beaches! I'll have to check out Massasauga!
@BrooklinFunkProject
3 жыл бұрын
@@MyWanderingVoyage Reach out if you make it to msgua... we're round the corner, and dinner on us :)
Where did you get your wooden frame, I have the scratch map you have as well. Also what size is it?
@MyWanderingVoyage
2 жыл бұрын
My dad and I built it. For the frame, I used barn board bought from Home Depot and for mounting, I used a thin hardboard and spray adhesive. It's not perfect, but I like it. :)
Restoule (love this one..do the Fire Tower trail! ), Samuel de Champlain (again, great trails and a museum to explore) and Mashkinonje PP. Mashkinonje is a non-operational, day use park, and getting a little over grown, but for bird and wildlife watchers, it's absolutely wonderful. Thank you for your list. I will be adding them to my must see list !
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Those parks sound fabulous. I've been hoping to hit up Restoule and other eastern Ontario parks this year.
Great overview of the various parks. Like others have said you need to "pump up the volume". I was at max and had to strain to hear you. Thank you for sharing your experience of the parks. I will definitely try to get to some on your list.
I loooovvvve Ontario Parks!! I moved from Quebec 5 years ago and I’ve camped in about 10 so far. Voyageur is close to me so it’s my Go to. My favorite is Chutes so far (I love waterfalls). I’m going to Algonquin and Killbear this summer!! Very excited!
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome. Chutes is pretty cool! I've only visited on a day trip when it was pouring rain, but I still loved it. Killbear is such a great park! I hope you have an awesome time there.
No Restoule.?
Killarney provincial park is a real gem !
Nice work. Love everything about camping. Lot to explore in ontario
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
There really is so much to explore!
important contents but volume too small. couldn't hear clearly.
You have to visit Killarney!! So pretty year round. That's my fav.
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! It's been on my list for a while, I definitely want to dedicate a single trip to go there. :)
My all time favorite park is Restoule Prov park, amazing hiking trails private sites , great beaches.... Love it there. Also it's really tucked into the forest, nowhere near any Hwys. 👍👍
Thanks for the video! Definitely check out Pancake Bay if you can - it is one of our favourites!
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Pancake Bay is wonderful! It's a surprisingly large park!
You lost me at Silent Lake. The park is anything but silent being just metres away from Hwy 28.
Sandbanks and Long point are also special !
When you go during the winters are you hot tenting? Or using a cabin? Super cool!
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
So far, just yurts! I'm hoping to try a hot tent at some point soon!
cant hear u
You helped me decide
Volume?
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
Yea, the audio got a bit wonky after exporting. Never fear, the next video will be better.
We love Rondeau Provincial Park on Lake Erie. Highly recommend
Thanks.
Chutes provincial park amazing waterfalls
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
So pretty! I love a good waterfall!
bonnechere is my favorite ive been too
An Ontario list without Killarney?
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't you know I haven't been yet! I have it on my list to visit this summer. (That is if I can get a site!) I'm sure it'll be on my favourites list though!
Great video.. are you married? 😁
KILLARNEY!!!!!!
@MyWanderingVoyage
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Great suggestion!
Beautiful video. CANNOT HEAR. PLEASE FIX.
Couldn’t hear so couldn’t watch....