Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Rouge National Park adventure.
Explore wooded hiking trails and sandy beaches near Toronto in Canada’s first national urban park.
The largest urban park in North America, Rouge National Urban Park starts on Toronto’s eastern borders, extending from Markham in the north to the shores of Lake Ontario. Hiking trails take you through the forests, and you can swim in the lake at sandy Rouge Beach or cycle the Waterfront Trail. To kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, or for birdwatching, head to Rouge Marsh, the largest wetland within the city of Toronto. For campers, Glen Rouge Campground has 125 sites as well as oTENTiks, platform tents that sleep up to six.
Larger than New York’s Central Park, Rouge National Urban Park is open year-round. As in most of Ontario, peak season here is autumn, when you can snap photos of colorful foliage and enjoy temperate weather while wandering the hiking trails or cycling routes. In summer, Rouge Beach is especially crowded, so come midweek if you can. Winter hikers should dress for cold temperatures and watch for ice on trails and roadways.