Ontario is offering free admission to provincial parks on July 19 in celebration of Healthy Parks Healthy People Day.
The annual celebration is part of a global movement to promote the health benefits of getting outside in nature.
Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, says, “Whether you’re looking to get some exercise or seeking a fun and affordable day with your family, I hope this free day will give more people the opportunity to explore everything that their local provincial park has to offer.”
To guarantee access on Healthy Parks Healthy People Day, visitors are strongly encouraged to obtain a daily vehicle permit up to five days before the celebration, at no charge, for the 75 parks that offer this service.
The Ontario government is enhancing recreational opportunities by building 300 new campsites and bringing electrical services to 800 existing campsites at several parks throughout the province, the largest addition of new and electrified campsites in the history of Ontario Parks.
Since 2018, the province has invested $55.4 million to help maintain and build more facilities, including roofed accommodations in provincial parks to help meet the demand of the province’s growing population.
