National parks in Ontario

Ontario has 6 national parks: Bruce Peninsula, Georgian Bay Islands, Point Pelee, Pukaskwa, Rouge, and Thousand Islands.

National parks in Ontario

Bruce Peninsula National ParkON
Niagara Escarpment shoreline on Lake Huron with clear water, cliffs, and the Bruce Trail. Part of a UNESCO biosphere.
Georgian Bay Islands National ParkON
Small islands in Georgian Bay, with Beausoleil as the main hub. Boat access, Precambrian rock, and forest.
Point Pelee National ParkON
Canada’s southern mainland tip — marsh, beach, and a major migratory bird and monarch stopover.
Pukaskwa National ParkON
Rugged Lake Superior shoreline and boreal forest with few roads. Long undeveloped coast and hiking.
Rouge National ParkON
Canada’s national urban park along Toronto’s Rouge River — wetlands, farmland remnants, and city access.
Thousand Islands National ParkON
Scattered St. Lawrence islands and mainland parcels east of Kingston. Oldest park east of the Prairies.

Other parks within reach of Ontario

Parks ranked by distance from the centre of Ontario
Park	Straight-line distance	Estimated drive	Realistic trip
Rouge National Park	14.4 km (8.9 mi)	24 min	Right on your doorstep
Georgian Bay Islands National Park	103 km (64.1 mi)	1 hr 58 min	Doable as a day trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park	224 km (139 mi)	3 hr 45 min	Best as a weekend
Thousand Islands National Park	272 km (169 mi)	4 hr 27 min	Best as a weekend
Point Pelee National Park	346 km (215 mi)	5 hr 33 min	Best as a weekend
Cuyahoga Valley National Park	360 km (224 mi)	5 hr 45 min	Best as a weekend
La Mauricie National Park	584 km (363 mi)	9 hr 2 min	Worth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park	618 km (384 mi)	9 hr 32 min	Worth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park	679 km (422 mi)	10 hr 26 min	Worth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park	686 km (426 mi)	10 hr 32 min	Worth a longer road trip

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All census divisions in Ontario

Common questions

How many national parks are in Ontario?

6: Bruce Peninsula National Park, Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Point Pelee National Park, Pukaskwa National Park, Rouge National Park, and Thousand Islands National Park.

What is the closest national park to Ontario?

Rouge National Park, roughly 14.4 km (8.9 mi) out and about 24 min of driving from the centre of Ontario.