Presqu'ile Provincial Park

10/20/2026

We’re doing it again! 🌱💪
Join us for another Tree Nursery Clean-Up Day at Presqu’ile Provincial Park on Saturday October 24.

Help us dig, lift, and rebuild the nursery beds that support our native forest seedlings. If you love the outdoors and don’t mind getting muddy, we want you!

🗓 Saturday Oct 24 • 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Tree Nursery (in the campgrounds), Presqu’ile Provincial Park
🛠 Nursery bed restoration

Bring: boots, gloves, water, and your best “let’s do this” attitude.

Students looking to earn volunteer hours are welcome! A parent will need to sign the Ontario Parks volunteer form on site.

👉 DM us or email our volunteer coordinator Michelle at [email protected] to sign up!

10/15/2026

🍁 Don't miss your chance to camp under Presqu'ile's beautiful fall colours this fall!

With only two weeks remaining, now is the perfect time to enjoy crisp autumn air, crackling campfires, and the peaceful beauty of the season.

⛺ The final night of camping at Presqu'ile this year is October 25, 2026

Pack your warm layers, gather around the fire, and make one more camping memory before the season comes to a close!

10/09/2026

Calling all teachers!
Looking to get your students outside this fall?
We offer a range of curriculum-connected programs, and we still have lots of fall availability!

Fill out our booking request form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Nk7Dq8bP6d
For more details about our available programs contact [email protected]

10/08/2026

Have you ever wondered how certain animals prepare for the long winter ahead?
Join Kristen to discover some of the fascinating ways animals survive winter.

This is the final Saturday to visit our Visitor Centres for the season.
Nature Centre and Lighthouse Interpretive Centre
Open Saturday from 10am - 4pm.

10/05/2026

🍂 Merch Monday at Presqu'ile Provincial Park! 🍂

This week's featured items include our NEW waterproof stickers and bumper stickers, perfect for your water bottle, laptop, vehicle, or camping gear. We also have cozy fall apparel, adorable wildlife plushies, notebooks, mugs, and more to help you remember your favourite park adventures all year long.

🛍️ Don't wait too long! Our Park Store closes for the season on Sunday, October 11th, so be sure to stop by before we close our doors for the year.

📅 Final week store hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

🎁 Missed your chance to shop? Stay tuned to our social media channels for details on our Office Lobby Holiday Shopping Hours coming this November!

What's your favourite Presqu'ile souvenir? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

10/01/2026

What do birds, butterflies and bats all have in common?
Join Kristen to explore the many migrators that use Presqu’ile to refuel and recharge.

Nature Centre and Lighthouse Interpretive Centre
Open Saturdays from 10am - 4pm.

See more upcoming fall programs here: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/presquile/events

09/24/2026

Raccoons, Foxes and Snapping Turtles oh my! What do they have in common? Join Janet this Saturday to discover what connects these creatures and the troubles they face here at Presqu’ile.

Nature Centre and Lighthouse Interpretive Centre
Open Saturdays from 10am - 4pm.

See more upcoming fall programs here: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/presquile/events

09/22/2026

Join Janet as we celebrate Take Me Outside Day on October 21st, 2026.
Take Me Outside Day is Canada’s national celebration of outdoor learning, bringing educators, schools, families, and communities to celebrate learning beyond the four walls of the classroom.
Can’t make October 21st work? Book anytime that week to celebrate Take Me Outside Week.

Fall School Program booking is now open!
Plan a visit with your class to Presqu'ile this fall, or we can come to you!
Fill out our booking request form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Nk7Dq8bP6d

09/21/2026

While we know most rock artists are responsible and use eco-friendly paint, there is no way for our park managers to know if a given rock is friend or foe to wildlife.

Even a responsibly painted rock can inspire a heap of irresponsibly painted ones.

It’s important to leave flowers, animals, feathers, and, yes, even rocks, to continue their role in the ecosystem.

Read more here:
https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/painted-rocks/

Art and nature go together like columbine flowers and hummingbird tongues. However, a new trend is starting to cause problems province-wide: the painted rock.