National parks near Simcoe County, Ontario
The closest national park to Simcoe County, Ontario is Georgian Bay Islands National Park — about 51 km (31.7 mi) away, or roughly 1 hr 7 min of driving.
3 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Rouge National Park, and Bruce Peninsula National Park.
Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Rouge National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Thousand Islands National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Getting to Georgian Bay Islands National Park.
National parks near Simcoe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 51 km (31.7 mi) | 1 hr 7 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Rouge National Park | 69 km (42.9 mi) | 1 hr 26 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 173 km (107 mi) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 354 km (220 mi) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 384 km (239 mi) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| La Mauricie National Park | 589 km (366 mi) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 634 km (394 mi) | 9 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 666 km (414 mi) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 673 km (418 mi) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Simcoe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Simcoe County?
Georgian Bay Islands National Park, about 51 km (31.7 mi) away and roughly 1 hr 7 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Simcoe County in a day?
Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Rouge National Park, and Bruce Peninsula National Park — all within about three hours' drive.