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Winter in Ontario Parks

Spectacular skiing and top-notch winter activities all across Ontario

You don’t have to wait until spring to explore our parks again just because the snowflakes start flying. From spectacular skiing to skating through the forest, snowshoeing, and everything in between, Ontario Parks’ winter experiences are every bit as varied and thrilling as in the summer.

Ontario Parks Snow Report

Keep up with the latest winter conditions across the province. The report includes trail conditions and amenities in each park.

Winter Seasonal Vehicle Permit

Frequent winter visitor? Consider picking up a seasonal permit so you can explore as much as you’d like.

Some of the season’s highlights include:

  • Over 450 km of cross-country ski trails across Ontario. Many parks have warm-up shelters.
  • Some of the best snowshoeing in Ontario.
  • Skating trails through the forest at Arrowhead, MacGregor Point and Sleeping Giant, a skating loop trail at Kakabeka Falls, and large outdoor rinks at Algonquin (Mew Lake) and MacGregor Point.
  • Tobogganing, ice fishing, winter biking, and many other winter activities.
  • Skate, snowshoe, and ski rentals offered in several parks for visitors who don’t own their own equipment.
  • Overnight stays that cater to every style from cozy heated roofed accommodations, front country camping for trailers/RVs and tents, and backcountry camping.

Top winter articles from Ontario Parks