Rouge National Urban Park, Parks Canada

06/19/2026

📅 Guided walks this Sunday, June 21
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Is your family ready to go a little faster, farther or add new elements to your outings? Join us to reach that next level.
🕙 10 am
📍 Monarch Trail

Hey kids ages 6 – 12 and their families! The Rouge is home to some of Ontario's most threatened turtles. Join walk leader Marilyn and learn about their habitat.
🕙 1 pm
📍 Northeast Trail

📷Brynn Murphy

06/18/2026

📅 Guided walks this Saturday, June 20
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Spending time in nature is good for your health, but why? Join Michael as we explore the many ways the Rouge can benefit your well-being. Please note that there is no washroom on site.
🕙 9:30 am
📍 Woodland Trail

Plants and animals, including humans, adapt to long days and short nights this time of year. Let's look deeper into the challenges of adapting to longer periods of light and the celebration of the summer solstice.
🕙 1 pm
📍 Central Trail

06/17/2026

⚠️ Please be advised that from now until June 30, Parks Canada will be conducting treatment on hemlock trees across to protect against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA).

Trails will remain open to visitors. Visitors may notice crews working in forested areas and pesticide signage posted near treatment sites.

For more information:

From June 15 to June 30, Parks Canada will be conducting targeted treatment of Eastern hemlock trees in high priority areas across Rouge National Urban Park to help protect against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA).

06/15/2026

A friendly reminder that turtle nesting season is in full swing! Let's shell-ebrate their courageous journey by driving cautiously and braking to let them pass safely. 🐢🚦

If you see an injured turtle in , call PC Dispatch at 1-877-852-3100.

Learn how to safely help a turtle if you encounter one crossing the road 🔗 https://ow.ly/bwpf50Z6FQV

06/12/2026

Did you know Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed for their entire life cycle? 🐛🦋 It's their nursery and cafeteria all in one! By protecting and planting native milkweed species, we can help these majestic pollinators thrive!🌸

📷Gary James

06/12/2026

❗ CANCELLATION ❗Please be advised that the guided walks scheduled for Sunday, June 14, are cancelled due to inclement weather.

📸 James Ahlan

06/11/2026

Ready to explore the outdoors? 🏕️

Join us for FREE drop-in sessions this summer at various Greater Toronto Area locations and in to learn camping and safety skills.

Check out the schedule: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/rouge/activ/iac-ltc 🌳

Stay tuned for more dates to come! 👀

06/11/2026

Rouge National Urban Park is home to the bygone community of Altona. This walk begins with a brisk 3-km stretch, where the trail offers glimpses of historical buildings and stories of the area’s past, along with familiar names on plaques and headstones. The full 6-km route concludes with a return trek to Glasgow Day Use Area.

📅 Saturday, June 13
🕙 9 am
📍 Northeast Trail
🔗 https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/rouge/activ/guide/2026-05

📷Ernesto Rosa

06/10/2026

Coyotes and black bears have been known to be active and seen in . Although they usually avoid humans, if you do see one, leave it alone, keep your distance, do not approach and do not run.

👉Give wildlife space
👉Do not approach wildlife
👉Wild animals can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous
👉Keep pets on leash
👉Stay at least 30m (3 bus lengths) away from deer, moose, elk, and caribou
👉Stay at least 100m (10 bus lengths) away from bears, wolves, coyotes, and foxes

Keep wildlife wild! Protect yourself and the creatures that call parks home by avoiding dangerous interactions with wildlife. Learn more here about how to stay safe: https://ow.ly/LGmV50Z8MUy

06/10/2026

Imagine a tear drop-shaped 💧 cabin where the main level boasts a convertible table/bed, and a suspended hammock loft awaits above. It’s more than camping; it’s an adventure elevated to new heights! 😲

🍁 Take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass and enjoy 25% off stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026. 🏕️

💲Starting at $110.63/night during Canada Strong! 🍁

Learn more about Ôasis pods and reserve today ➡ https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/activ/camping/oasis