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Healthy Parks Healthy People

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Spending time in nature is good for you. We feel this every time we step outside to hike, camp, paddle, or just be in natural spaces. A wide body of research supports the physical and mental benefits of nature.
Learn more about Healthy Parks Healthly People

Healthy Parks Healthy People in Ontario Parks is endorsed by:

ParticipAction
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario
Ontario Children's Outdoor Charter
back to nature network
Biodiversity Education and Awareness Network
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
Waterkeeper Swim Guide
Lung Association
Child Nature
Hike Ontario
Park Bus
Alliance for Healthier Communities
Canaidan Nurses for Health and the Environment
Nature Canada
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Join us on
July 18, 2025

Free day use in all Provincial Parks

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