True wilderness and adventure can be found in Algoma’s provincial parks. Explore Lake Superior’s rugged coastline to hear the stories of shipwrecks, and paddle century-old canoe routes. Follow the path of Grey Owl when you paddle down the Mississagi River. Visit a geological site on the Kinniwabi River at Potholes Provincial Park; distinctive potholes formed by glacial meltwaters 10,000 years ago. All this and more are waiting for you.

The region’s provincial parks protect the natural and cultural heritage of the great province of Ontario. Parks also provide recreation in spectacular outdoor settings. Many parks offer services like campsites, yurts, showers and facilities, laundromats, stand-up paddleboard rentals, canoe rentals and more.

No one park can be all of this to all people, so there are different classes of Ontario Parks.

Ontario Parks Classes

1. Recreation Parks where having fun is the thing with campgrounds, provide services, discovery programs, trails and more.
2. Cultural Heritage Parks protect the province’s unique cultural heritage.
3. Natural Environment Parks protect landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural heritage and offer a high level of outdoor fun and learning.
4. Nature Reserve Parks protect ecosystems and maintain biodiversity.
5. Waterway Parks protect water routes and water-based ecosystems.

You can learn more about provincial park classes by clicking here