March break is around the corner, and if you have yet to make plans for the week, might we suggest some outdoor exploration? A number of Ontario parks are offering special March break activities, from festivals to even ice skating (if the weather permits). If you’re down for a road trip and some nature fun, we’ve put together a list of Ontario parks you should check out.
Looking for some last-minute camping? According to Ontario Parks, Algonquin’s Mew Lake Campground still has lots of electrical sites available to be reserved.
“The ice rink will be open all week, weather permitting (and if the ice melts, the park will set up a road hockey area). A campfire will be maintained at the rink for skaters to warm up,” shares their online site.
When: Daily
Time: Gate opens at 7 a.m., checkout no later than 10 p.m.
Where: Hwy 60, P.O. Box 219, Whitney, Ont.
Cost: $18.58+
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do in the next few weeks, enjoy Bronte Creek’s maple syrup festival. It’s available to all every weekend in March and during the week of March break from March 16 to 20, 2026.
There’s actually a lot you can do! From guided tours of Maple Lane and exploration of a historic 120+ year-old house to watching candy and taffy being poured right before your eyes — the itinerary is a busy one.
When: Daily
Time: Gate opens at 7 a.m., checkout no later than 10 p.m. (festival hours differ)
Where: 1219 Burloak Dr., Oakville, Ont.
Cost: $18+
If you’re looking for peaceful and serene outdoor getaways, Killbear Provincial Park is worth the trip. While its sweeping vistas and rugged beauty make it a must-visit, one particular wonder stands out: a single, wind-sculpted tree that has inspired countless works of art.
According to Destination Ontario, just along its shore, atop a rocky platform, is a “windswept isolated white pine tree” which is known as “The Killbear Tree.”
Besides the tree, you can enjoy other experiences at the park. If there’s still snow on the ground, you could embark on a self‑guided snowshoeing journey, winter hiking, cross‑country skiing, or cozy up beside a warm campfire between outings.
There are four trails at the park, too. These range from easy to moderate and guide you through different types of forests:
- Twin Points Trail – 1.6 km loop (40 minutes) easy
- Lookout Point Trail – 3.5 km loop (1.5 hours) moderate
- Lighthouse Point Trail – 800 m loop (25 minutes) easy to moderate
- Recreational Trail – 6 km linear (three hours) easy to moderate
The shorter route, Lighthouse Point Trail, is an 800 m loop that takes you to the tip of Killbear Point. Here is where you’ll catch a spectacular view of Georgian Bay and interesting rockscapes, according to Ontario Parks.
When: Daily
Time: 8 a.m. to late
Where: 35 Killbear Park Rd., Nobel, Ont.
Cost: $18
Hiking adventures await at MacGregor Point Provincial Park!
There are about six different trails for bikers and walkers, which go from easy to moderate:
- Huron Fringe Trail 1.2 km (35 minutes)
- Old Shore Road Trail 6 km (four hours)
- Tower Trail 3.5 km return (1.5 hours)
- Kempfs Trail 0.8 km (20 min)
- Deer Run Bike Trail 3.7 km (50 minutes)
- Lake Ridge Trail 4 km (2.5 hours)
It’s about a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Toronto, so if you’re looking to make this into a day trip, plan accordingly.
When: Daily
Time: 8 a.m. to late
Where: 1593 Bruce Rd. 33, RR#1, Port Elgin, Ont.
Cost: $18
Stop by on March 14 and 15, 2026, for the 48th Annual Presqu’ile Waterfowl Weekend.
“Presqu’ile Provincial Park offers easy access to viewing stations for up to 25 different species of waterfowl that arrive each spring to rest and feed, before moving on to nesting areas farther north and west,” shares Ontario Parks.
“Scheduled activities and spotting scopes with volunteer birders are available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. The Nature Centre will feature children’s activities and crafts, as well as duck displays.”
When: Daily
Time: 8 a.m. to late
Where: 328 Presqu’Ile Pkwy., Brighton, Ont.
Cost: $18
Have fun out there!
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