Pinery Provincial Park
Towering Oak trees, sun flecks on a golden carpet of leaves, shrubs & wildflowers and a rich abundance of unique and rare organisms; to many, this is Pinery.
Pinery Provincial Park contains much of the remaining Oak Savanna woodland to be found in North America. Explore this unique ecosystem, along park roads, trails, beaches or quiet reaches of the Old Ausable Channel.
Today an Oak Savanna ecosystem rests atop an undulating sand dune topography that began forming over 6,000 years ago as glaciers retreated, leaving dunes more than 100 feet high. The panoramic view from lookouts presents a seemingly endless forest canopy, meeting Lake Huron's brilliant blue waters on the horizon.
Whether you want to quietly explore the woodlands along a trail, dip a paddle in the Old Ausable Channel, ride along the bike
trail, or slide across crisp snow on a ski trail, Pinery is a special place year round.
Rusty-Patched Bumble Bee - Bombus Affinis |
The Rusty-patched Bumble Bee is a very rare species whose numbers
have declined in recent years across much of eastern North America.
It is now only known to occur in Pinery! more
Download Bombus Affinis Profile (pdf) |
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Camping at Pinery Park
Many different camping experiences are available at Pinery. There are many superb sites available in the three Pinery campgrounds. Twelve furnished Yurt campsites are located in Riverside Campground. There are also three designated group camping areas in Pinery Park. more
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Campsite Reservations
Pinery's busy season starts the long weekend in May,
through July
and August to Labour Day. To guarantee a site is available and avoid disappointment,
we strongly recommend that a reservation be made well in advance of your
trip. To make a reservation you need to contact Ontario Parks. |
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What's New at Pinery!
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Ski Rentals
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Ski rentals will be available at the Visitor Centre starting
Dec. 26th until Jan. 4 and after Jan 4th
on weekends (Saturdays & Sundays).
Ski rentals are from 10-4 and the Visitor Centre is open from 10-5.
For
more information see Ski
Rentals.
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Download Hours of Operation (pdf) for opening hours for the Visitor Centre and Savanna Shore Nature Store, Main Gate, Canoe and Bike Rentals and Park Store.
Download the Pinery
Park Activity Schedule (pdf)
Winners can be viewed by following the link on the Photo Contest page. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest.
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A Big Thank You
to the Pinery Road Race
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The Friends of Pinery Park would like to thank the Grand Bend Running Group and all the volunteers and participants of the Pinery Road Race. We greatly appreciate your commitment and support of our efforts in the protection, preservation and enhancement of Pinery Provincial Park.
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Friends of Pinery Park -Outdoor Raffle 2008 |
Draw was held Monday November 10th, 2008
Thank you for your support
Go to Raffle page for winners and amount raised.
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Thank You To All Sponsors and Golfers |
The Friends of Pinery Park would like to thank the generous sponsors and golfers of our
4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Thank you for making this tournament a success.
We greatly appreciate your commitment and support of our efforts in the protection, preservation and enhancement of Pinery Provincial Park.
Go to Sponsors page to see a list of sponsors. |
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