We have been here more than 20 times, and each time we go I am reminded about how special the…read morePinery is. Amazing beaches, including a dog beach, and clean / modern camping facilities. It gets extremely crowded, especially on weekends - so make a reservation well in advance. It can get loud at times, but the OPP always keep things safe and quiet at night. They have hydro sites and rustic camp sites. You can rent canoes, get an ice cream at their store, do a ranger program, go on a hike or just relax at the beach. Spectacular views everywhere. The Pinery is a great Provincial Park and we are very lucky to have it so close to the Windsor / Sarnia area.

We came around 6pm and This was a massive provincial park and we didn't really get to do much since…read morewe had to drive back to the city around 7pm. It cost 21$ per car to enter the area and there were plenty of beaches, walking trails and camp site you can book. It's honestly a really beautiful park with plenty to do but I just wish we came on a different day so we could fully explored the park or maybe rent a camp site next time.

It was my first time going out for a private campground. It was good, place is clean. Staff is…read morefriendly. We go for a tent camping, they had a porty potty, a shower area, a group campsite, a river for those who like to go water activities. A dome for glamping, a yurt. There was a band Saturday night but we did not go because we are tired.

Wow wow wow! We were very skeptical about booking any types…read moreof trips during COVID19. We just returned from our 4 day stay... and it was AMAZING. Campground is peaceful, quiet and everyone is so friendly. We were on 61B which was one of the River Campsites Spent most of the days relaxing in the river, exploring the great trails, enjoying the beautiful park. HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for a great weekend. Hosts are absolutely WONDERFUL, such nice and accommodating people. I can't wait to go back again!!!

Great park that includes a beach on Lake Huron. It has everything... a playground for the kiddies,…read moreshaded seating areas, great landscaping and a Fantastic sandy beach. There is access to the pier, washrooms and the main street is very close so food is not far away. I honestly wish I lived closer so I could visit everyday.

Komoka Provincial Park is an excellent place to spend a day taking a hike!…read more There's a few things worth noting if you're going to head here for the first time: - It's not very accessible via city bus, so it is best to carpool - Don't rely on your smartphone to give you accurate directions to the entrance. My group had a few people end up near Sifton Bog rather than Komoka thanks to plugging the park's address into their maps app. Instead, just find the park on GoogleMaps and drop a pin, or just look for the sign off Oxford St. or Gideon Dr. - The older map of the park trails you'll find online on the Middlesex County website and that is sometimes distributed around town (the map without any satellite image shown under the trail lines) is outdated from what I could tell. It states that dogs are only allowed on certain trails, but this rule isn't listed elsewhere and when we arrived at the White trailhead (where the old map said "walking only", so we assumed dogs were not allowed. It says 'leashed pets' for the other 3 trails), there were no posted restrictions and lots of people walking dogs. - The trails are not super challenging, but there are parts with large tree roots, rocks, and somewhat steep inclines. - The trails are marked with blazes or small arrows. There are portions where it is possible to get lost. It is important to stay aware and remember when you've taken a turn, etc. - The park has no staffing or facilities, so be prepared to take out what you bring in. People had left piles of dog poop bags and empty cups, etc. at the entrance, which is gross. Please carry your trash out! The trails are mostly shady and through heavy forest, which makes this a pleasant place to walk on a hot day. There are portions through open field though, so don't neglect sunscreen!

KOMOKA PROVINCIAL PARK / KOMOKA TRAILS Official London…read moreOntario Park Gideon Drive and Brigham Road HAPPY FUN TIMES RATING: 5 SNORTS *Highest likemendation! Parking, benches, streams, beach, marked trails This is one of my most sooperfavoritist places to go exploreaventuring, guys!! It's 'MAZING and everything!! There are big piles of soopercool walkingroads plus trails for kikering plus even some little wooden paths too!! Yup!! Some parts are sooperhigh up and wayfaraways from MisterRiver, butt in other places, you can walk right up to him or even jump in for a wet, watery hug!! I did!! Plus and this is where I play Hidey-Go-Seek with my friend Steve the Deer! He is very good at hidey-go-seek! I've only seen him one time so far! Best part of Komoka Trails for puppies is that there are lotsa leafytrees for shadyparts plus, tricklestreams and burblecreeks plus MisterRiver himself to cool off in!! There are some sittingbenches for taking restingtimes, and even the most biggest crooked hill (wooden staircase) I have seen in evertimes!!I am not even joshing!! I give this park my highest likeamendation 'cuz it is a FIVE SNORT RESORT!! Yup!! Shanksh for being so awesometimes, park!! The end.

McLennan Park is the site of the old landfill in Kitchener (hence the nickname of "Mount Trashmore"…read moreby the locals) and occupies 39 hectares in the Laurentian Hills neighbourhood. There's truly something for everyone, including a dog park and a skate park, playground, and a relatively new BMX bike park. There is also a washroom building here as well as parking on-site. There are pedestrian trails for those who like to take a nice walk. Beach volleyball and basketball courts are also available for booking. In the winter, people of all ages love to toboggan down the hill. For those looking for fun in the great outdoors, look no further than McLennan Park!

The Inglis Falls is about 200km from Toronto, almost a 2 hour drive. The nearest small town is Owen…read moreSound. The falls has a parking fee of 10$. There is no park meter, instead a park ranger (college kid) was collecting the fees. We found out that if there is day light savings and if you come after 7pm, you can park for free. The water fall is a quick walk down from the parking on a short board walk. You don't have to put too much effort to see the falls, not a hike at all. If you want you could go on the 2.9km loop around the dam structure. The falls view was great and the woods, the trees were awesome to look at. If you are not hiking, the maximum time you would spend here is less than 1hr. Combine your trip with the other falls nearby, Eugenia Falls, Indian Falls and you can also catch some good restaurants in Owen Sound.

made a detour to come and see the falls. an hour detour…read more.. worth it, absolutely worth it, although I would call it short and sweet. when I came here, I was in a bit of a time crunch, kinda got lost, and running out of daylight is a bad combination. however, the area is absolutely beautiful as I visited the park during the fall months and was taken away by all of the colors of the forestry, and the volume of water at the falls. parking is free and a lot of it, and there is no bus that comes here, or makes a visit. I will be back, because I want to take a day and explore some of the trails that are available to explore, not entirely sure if you can walk down to the bottom of the falls, but some people were climbing over the walls to actually rock climb down...not interested personally. can't wait...

Rock Glen was a gem to visit. Only about a 20 minute drive from London Ontario, this magnificent…read morenature conservation is majestic all around. A beautiful place for a family picnic or simply a walk amongst nature.

The Rock Glen Conservation Area is a local area municipalities-run spot (like all Ontario…read moreconservation areas) surrounding Rock Glen Falls, a historical site. Since there isn't a larger provincial budget, these places run on a low budget with limited staff who can only do so much. That means the entrance fee of $4 cash is with the honour system where you deposit the fee into a slot on the door, rather than have someone constantly monitoring the entrance. There's no point in trying to cheat the system by not paying, as they rely on this revenue stream to operate and maintain the grounds. There are no vehicles allowed in the park, and I found out that includes bicycles. The view as you enter the front gate is welcoming, pastoral and pleasant, with a flowing scene of clearings, trails leading here and there, mature trees, and picnic tables scattered around. Impressive! There are hills and valleys throughout and some nice trails too. Best are the wooden stair structures that you can find within the trees where they are provided to give views of the gorge and bush surrounding it. If you listen, you can hear the falls, which was at a trickle when I was there but that can change through the seasons and years. There are about 100 stairs to get down to the base of the falls, with a gate that was padlocked just before reaching the bottom, to keep people safe. But it was easy to swing a leg over and climb, and even if you're short, it wouldn't be a problem. Looking at the falls, I could see how some of the large rocks near the top could easily fall at any time so keep that in mind. But there's nothing like being close to waterfalls to feel the spray and breathe in the mist. Close to the falls, the smell of the water and greenery was incredible, along with the stunning visuals of the water streaming down some of the vines and different plants and flowers vibing away constantly. At the bottom is a nice sized bowl of water where it collects after falling. I was tempted to go get my swim suit and have a dip even though there were large dead branches along one side and a swirling pattern of foam on the top of the water. Then I realized I was wearing a puffer so maybe another warmer day would be better. Since that area is so sheltered, I can see it as being heavenly going for a dip there.

Just 1 hour from downtown Toronto, and in the heart of Guelph, I found this nice Park to stop in on…read morethe way to Elora. We actually came back on the way back! The park is really nice and green. There's lots of do here, and great for picnics, kids etc. There's lots of grassy areas and picnic tables to set up your lunch, also you can find a spot right by the riverside. The park seems really dog friendly as well, and not sure if it was allowed, but saw lots of dogs run off the dock and jump into the water. For kids, there's also a carousel on the weekends and a small train that goes around a designated spot in the park. Parking is free. There's also the really nice Floral Clock (no flowers on it this time) and Gardens, which could be really nice for photos. It was so relaxing here and lots of explore and lots going on!

Great spot for families with young kids. Lots of picnic areas, two playgrounds, and rides too: a…read morecarousel and a train ride. You can purchase a seasons pass (only sold during weekdays) that costs only $17 for one adult and one child, or buy individual ride tickets which cost $2.55 at the concession stand. Concession stand also sells Chapmans ice cream, soft serve ice cream, snow cones, slushies, hot dogs etc. Bathrooms in the same area as concession stand. There's a nice view of the river and some paths for walking. Will definitely return!