Ontario offering veterans free weekday access to provincial parks

In honour of Remembrance Week, Ontario is now offering veterans free weekday access to provincial parks all year round.

The free access is also being offered to active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as the provincial government shows its gratitude to those who fought to defend the country.

“I extend my deepest appreciation to our veterans and the Canadian Armed Forces for their dedication and service to our country,” Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin said.

“May this Remembrance Week be a time of reflection, appreciation, and unity of how fortunate we are to live in a province like Ontario and a country like Canada.”

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Veterans and active service members can present their valid Canadian Armed Forces identification card and proof of Ontario residency at the entrance of any provincial park in order to gain free year-round access.

Nearby parks include Bronte Creek Provincial Park in Oakville and Rock Point Provincial Park in Dunnville.