Wasaga Beach, Canada
Ontario Parks is a branch of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks in Ontario, Canada, that protects significant natural and cultural resources in a system of parks and protected areas that is sustainable and provides opportunities for inspiration, enjoyment and education. The Onta
rio Parks system covers over 78,000 square kilometres (30,000 sq mi), which is about 10 per cent of the province's surface area or the equivalent of an area approximately equal to New Brunswick. It falls under the responsibility and mandate of the province's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. It was formerly under the mandate of the Ministry of Natural Resources, under the Department of Lands and Forests. The Ontario Parks system has been used as a model for other parks systems in North America. This can be attributed to its delicate balance of recreation, preservation and conservation. Many parks in Ontario also offer a Natural Heritage Education program (also called interpretive services or visitor services).
Listen to the audio guide for The Welcome Centre Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off