Family Day 2024
Here are some exciting happenings at Ontario Parks this Family Day Weekend: Family Day—Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
February 19
Join park staff at Sleeping Giant this Family Day to enjoy some outdoor activities including ice skating with neighbor campfire, winter hiking or walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The visitor centre will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The park gate will be closed and locked at 4:40 p.m. Don't forget to reserve your vehicle permit in advance!
Family Day—Bronte Creek Provincial Park
February 17
Spend an enjoyable day exploring the park trails, barns (仓棚), and outdoor play equipment. The play barn (for children 10 years and under) will be open from 9100 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit the children's farm with a variety of animals, search for the park's Gnome Road, or climb to the top of the hill and enjoy the views from the canyon scenic observation deck!
Fire and Stars Hikes—Sibbald Point Provincial Park
February 16&17
Visit Sibbald Point this winter for an evening journey along the Maidenhair Fern Trail, lit only by fire and the stars.
Hike between the hours of 6:30—9:30 p.m. on your own or join in a guided hike led by Discovery staff beginning at 6:30 p.m. This journey takes 1-1.5 hours to complete dependent on your hiking pace.
Staff recommend bringing your own snowshoes, but they are optional depending on amount of snow fall. Be sure to check the Snow Report before you arrive!
Family Fishing Weekend
February 17—19
Do you know Canadians can fish licence-free from February 17 to February 19? What a great time to introduce your family to ice fishing! Find an event near you.
Safety should always be number one. Remember: Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness. Always dress for the weather and layer up. Make sure you obey the rules and regulations of the body of water you're fishing on too!
