Location
Key Information
| <0.01 km2 | MARINE AREA |
| 23 km2 | TOTAL AREA i |
Regulations: Government of Ontario
Boundary: Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (Unmodified)
2.0
April 2023
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Purpose
To protect an extensive, provincially significant, freshwater dune system with associated representative floral, faunal and cultural features and to provide high quality educational and recreational experiences.
Species of Concern: multiple
Regulations Summary
Restrictions
In accordance with the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, the following activities shall not be carried out on lands that are part of a provincial park or conservation reserve:
1. Generation of electricity.
2. Prospecting, staking mining claims, developing mineral interests or working mines.
3. Extracting aggregate, topsoil or peat.
4. Other industrial uses.
Additionally, the following conditions apply in accordance with the Pinery Provincial Park Management Plan:
1. The use of outboard motors will not be permitted on any section of the Old Ausable Channel within the boundaries of the park.
2. Removal of plants by the general public is prohibited.
Allowed
The following conditions apply in accordance with the Pinery Provincial Park Management Plan:
1. Research will be encouraged to gain a greater understanding of the natural and cultural values of the park.
2. Pinery offers a diverse range of recreational opportunities. Summer season activities include camping, swimming, boating, canoeing, hiking, biking, fishing and picnicking. Other seasonal activities include cross-country skiing, skating and tobogganing.