If you are seeking rare biodiversity, sweeping sunsets, and year-round outdoor adventure among distinctive forest landscapes, Pinery Provincial Park delivers.
Credit: Pinery Provincial Park/Ontario Parks
The Pinery contains the largest protected forest in southwestern Ontario, including a rare Oak Savanna ecosystem. Its silent winter beauty is created through the ice-covered river and deer and rabbit tracks in the snow, as well as roaring campsite fires. Spanning 6,330 acres, the park shelters more than 325 bird species, 60 butterfly species, and 750 plant species.
Enjoy Comfort Winter Camping
Nestled beside the picturesque Old Ausable Channel, Riverside Campground offers year-round adventures with heated cabins, cozy yurts, and campsites for every need. Sleep under rustic wood ceilings, cook on gas barbecues and relax by electric fireplaces. With modern amenities and nature at your doorstep, experience the magic of Pinery during winter.
See Thousands of Tundra Swans
Pinery Provincial Park is home to 319 different species of birds. In the winter months, Tufted Titmice and Red-tailed Hawks are commonly seen at the feeders located at the Visitor Centre.
Enjoy the sights of thousands of Tundra Swans and other migratory waterfowl in the Thedford Bog in February and March.
Go Cross-Country Skiing
Pinery Provincial Park is considered to have some of the best cross-country skiing in Southwestern Ontario. Challenge yourself on 38 kilometres of beginner and advanced loops and head on a winter escape through an extremely biodiverse landscape.
Go tobogganing near the Winter Chalet
Take a run down the tobogganing hill near the Winter Chalet, whether during the day under blue skies or at night when the hill is lit for your convenience.
Participate in Family Fun Guided Activities
After an orientation at the Visitor Centre, experience the best of Pinery in the winter months through a scavenger hunt, nature documentaries in an indoor theatre, exhibits, a guided hike, winter sports, and even a picnic lunch. Guided hikes and other activities are offered on select days.
TRIP PLANNING
PARK HOURS: Open Year-Round.
The Visitor Centre and Friends of Pinery Park Nature Store: Open on Saturdays, Sundays, and over March Break | 10 am to 4 pm.
Phone: (519) 243-2220
Reservations: 1-888-668-7275 (1-888-Ont-Park)
Address: 9526 Lakeshore Road
Grand Bend, Ontario
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Can you camp in winter in the pinery
Pinery Provincial Park is an absolute gem! I recently had the most serene experience walking along its stunning beach. The soft, powdery sand beneath my feet and the soothing sound of the waves instantly put me in a state of relaxation.
If you're looking for a tranquil escape and a moment to unwind, I highly recommend checking out this beautiful video of my beach walk at Pinery Provincial Park: https://youtu.be/Zs8DU5FQna4?si=yuWrbVke-Z3YUelv