자연 관찰 및 조류 관찰

In addition to several Designated Dark Sky Viewing Areas, Lake Superior and Killarney provincial parks were designated as Dark Sky Preserves by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2018. Both locations offer exceptional star gazing opportunities and Killarney recently opened a new research-grade observatory to support growing astronomy programs. Quetico is the third park in the Ontario Parks system that has received special night sky certification, as of February 2021.

Southwest Ontario, between Lake Huron and Lake Erie is one of the best birding regions in North America. Close to 400 bird species have been recorded, over half of the species list for all of Canada. Canada’s South Coast Birding Trail links over a dozen significant migratory birding hubs in this zone that offer essential visitor services, interpretation centers, signage and other amenities. Sites include well-known destinations spots like Point Pelee National Park, Rondeau Provincial Park and Long Point Bird Observatory.