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Rouge Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Rouge Park

Rouge National Urban Park covers an area of62.9km(24.3sqmi). It stretches from Lake Ontario in the south, north to the post-glacial Oak Ridges Moraine in the north. Rouge National Urban Park overlaps the cities of Toronto, Markham and Pickering and the Township of Uxbridge. The park is open with free admission to visitors 365 days per year, though there are camping fees. Parks Canada has plans to significantly expand the trail network and provide a contiguous link from Lake Ontario to the Oak Ridges Moraine. In Toronto, the park is accessible by public transportation by Toronto Transit Commission and GO Transit. Parks Canada offers dozens of educational programs, including Learn-to-Camp, Learn-to-Hike, fire side chats, and other free programming. The park was established on May 15, 2015.

Where to Stay in Rouge Park

  • 🏨Glen Rouge Campground

Rouge Park Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including:

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