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Rouge Park

50 Bloomington Rd. W. (park office) • View on map »
Aurora
905-713-7426

At more than 47 square kilometres, this is one of North America’s largest urban parks. It is also an excellent example of Carolinian habitat, featuring wetlands, meadows and mixed hardwood forests. Flora ranges from American ginseng to black walnut; rare animal species include peregrine falcons and Carolina wrens. The mouth of the Rouge River is a fine place to start. The sprawling Rouge Marsh encompasses 55 per cent of the GTA’s coastal wetlands, and is home to birds and many species of fish. The Glen Eagles Vista is a fine spot to admire colourful maple and walnut trees. A few minutes away, you can stay the night at the Glen Rouge, Toronto’s only campground.

When:: hours vary; camping, early May to Oct.
How Much:: free; camping, serviced sites $30 per day with vehicle, backpackers and cyclists $14 per day.
Parking:: free on-site.
TTC access:: Rouge Beach, from Eglinton station, 54 Lawrence East bus to end of line, take Rouge Hill shuttle; Glen Rouge campground, from Don Mills station, 85A Sheppard East bus.

Location

50 Bloomington Rd. W. (park office) ,
Aurora
905-713-7426

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