Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin Provincial Park has 46 species of mammals. Some of the larger mammals in Algonquin are Black Bears, Moose, White-tailed Deer, Beavers and Eastern Wolves. Moose are often seen along Highway 60, especially at dawn or dusk. During the month of August, park staff hold Wolf Howls for the public. These wolf howls are attended by thousands of people!
Balsam Lake Provincial Park
Balsam Lake Provincial Park has Northern and Southern Flying Squirrels. Flying squirrels are about the size of a chipmunk. They have a flap of skin from their wrists to their ankles that helps them glide from tree to tree at night.
Frontenac Provincial Park
Frontenac Provincial Park, just north of Kingston, has the unique mix of Canadian Shield occurring in a more southern climate. Frontenac is home to 38 species of mammals, including White-tailed Deer, Coyotes, Fishers, Porcupines, Otters, Beavers, Cottontail Rabbits, and the occasional Black Bear. You can catch a glimpse of some of these species while hiking on Frontenac’s 160 km of hiking trails, or canoeing on its 22 lakes. Frontenac also has a Mammals Checklist, 2 trail guides and an excellent park map.
The Pinery Provincial Park
The Pinery Provincial Park is in the southern part of the province, along the shores of Lake Huron. The Pinery has many mammals. You may see Coyotes, White-tailed Deer, and Southern Flying Squirrels at this park. You may also see Ontario’s only marsupial, the Virginia Opossum.
Polar Bear Provincial Park
Polar Bear Provincial Park is located in the far north of Ontario. This park is on the shores of Hudson Bay. Polar Bears, Bearded Seals and Walrus may be found at this park.
Rondeau Provincial Park
Rondeau Provincial Park is a good place to see mammals. Rondeau has Virginia Opossums, Red Foxes and many types of bats.
Springwater Provincial Park
Springwater Provincial Park is located just outside of Barrie. It provides a home for wild animals native to Ontario that have been injured and cannot live on their own in the wild. You can go to this park to see Black Bear, White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Raccoons and Beavers up close.
Turkey Point Provincial Park
Turkey Point Provincial Park is on the shores of Lake Erie. Turkey Point has Virginia Opossums, Raccoons and White-tailed Deer.
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park has many mammals. You may see Porcupines, Red Squirrels, Mink and Beavers here.
Woodland Caribou Provincial Park
Woodland Caribou Provincial Park is in northern Ontario, close to the border with Manitoba. This park has many mammals. Woodland Caribou and Wolverine are two of the mammals found in this park. They are both species at risk. Woodland Caribou are threatened, and Wolverines are of special concern.
