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ERO number
019-7130
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 26, 2024 - April 25, 2024 (30 days) Open
Last updated

Ontario Parks is seeking input regarding proposed amendments to the John E. Pearce Provincial Park Management Plan. The proposed changes will ensure that the plan is consistent with the park’s Nature Reserve classification and protects the natural and cultural heritage values of the park.

ERO number
019-8310
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 20, 2024 - May 4, 2024 (45 days) Open
Last updated

We are proposing to expand the boundary of Bigwind Lake Provincial Park, located approximately 20 kilometres east of Bracebridge. Expanding this park would provide long-term protection and enhanced opportunities for recreational activities, such as hiking and backcountry camping.

ERO number
019-6666
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Decision Updated
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 22, 2023 - September 4, 2023 (74 days) Closed
Last updated

We have decided to continue to the next stage of the management planning process for Bigwind Lake Provincial Park, which is the development of a preliminary management plan. A new management plan is required to create the first new full-service operating provincial park in 40 years at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park.

ERO number
019-3474
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Proposal Updated
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 11, 2021 - July 26, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

We are proposing regulatory and policy changes that would enable continued use of existing private recreation camps in provincial parks and conservation reserves, while maintaining ecological integrity.

ERO number
019-7733
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Proposal Updated
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 19, 2023 - December 3, 2023 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

Ontario is proposing to create a new provincial park (recreational class) in the Township of Uxbridge under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006.

This proposed park would provide opportunities for visitors to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, while strengthening the long-term protection of biodiversity and important habitat.

ERO number
019-7356
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
July 21, 2023 - August 20, 2023 (30 days) Closed
Last updated

We have approved the Project Evaluation Policy under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act. It will guide consideration of potential environmental effects and consultation for certain proposed projects within provincial parks and conservation reserves carried out by or on behalf of the ministry.

ERO number
012-7619
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 1, 2016 - July 18, 2016 (47 days) Closed
Last updated

We have made two changes to the boundary of Killbear Provincial Park. We added a large parcel of land to protect a variety of wetlands and Massassauga rattlesnake habitat, and we removed a small area to resolve an encroachment by the Township of Carling’s landfill site.

ERO number
019-4868
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
September 22, 2022 - November 6, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

Ontario created Alfred Bog Provincial Park to provide greater protection to an ecologically important and sensitive area. The provincial park was created through regulation under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006.

ERO number
019-6960
Notice type
Bulletin Updated
Bulletin posted
Last updated

We are interested in knowing what the public thinks about a proposal to create a new urban provincial park near Uxbridge. We would also like to know what the public thinks about urban provincial parks in general.

ERO number
019-4597
Notice type
Regulation
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 26, 2022 - March 12, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

We have created Monarch Point Conservation Reserve in Prince Edward County to provide greater protection to the area. The conservation reserve was created through regulation under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006.

ERO number
013-4471
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Proposal Updated
Proposal posted
Comment period
June 10, 2019 - July 25, 2019 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

We are developing a plan to protect Wasaga Beach Provincial Park’s outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values. The plan will guide use, development, management and operation of the park for a 20-year period.

ERO number
019-4375
Notice type
Bulletin
Bulletin posted
Last updated

We have developed a background information document to support the development of a management plan for Wabakimi, Kopka River and Whitesand provincial parks. We are sharing this information to support public and stakeholder involvement in the planning process. This information will be the basis for all upcoming planning stages.

ERO number
013-2951
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Proposal Updated
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 8, 2018 - June 22, 2018 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

We are proposing a minor land use amendment to allow for the removal of 172 hectares of land from West Montreal River Provincial Park. This land would then be added to the Matachewan First Nation reserve to support the settlement of a Treaty Land Entitlement claim.

ERO number
019-5072
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Proposal Updated
Proposal posted
Comment period
March 16, 2022 - April 30, 2022 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

We are developing a management plan for Egan Chutes Provincial Park that will guide the park’s protection and management for a 20-year period.

ERO number
012-9049
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Proposal Updated
Proposal posted
Comment period
January 10, 2017 - March 13, 2017 (62 days) Closed
Last updated

We are proposing changes to Black Sturgeon River Provincial Park’s management plan. The changes aim to protect and restore the walleye population in response to threats from invasive species.

ERO number
019-6142
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 26, 2022 - November 25, 2022 (30 days) Closed
Last updated

We have amended the Rondeau Provincial Park Management Plan to enable an extension of existing leases for cottage lots in Rondeau Provincial Park for an additional two-year period, until December 31, 2024.

ERO number
019-3451
Notice type
Policy
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
May 31, 2021 - July 15, 2021 (45 days) Closed
Last updated

We approved the Brockville Long Swamp Fen Provincial Park Management Plan that will guide the park’s long-term protection and management.

ERO number
019-3731
Notice type
Bulletin
Bulletin posted
Last updated

The 2021 State of Ontario’s Protected Areas Report (SOPAR) is now available on ontarioparks.com. It outlines the state of Ontario’s provincial park and conservation reserve system as required under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006.