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Natural Features at Darlington Provincial Park

The Durham region in southern Ontario hosts Darlington Provincial Park which is located between the cities of Bowmanville and Oshawa.  

On the west side of Darlington Provincial Park is McLaughlan Bay and it is separated from the colder depths of Lake Ontario by a barrier beach. The combination of the water with the Darlington Provincial Park terrain, provide habitat for a wide variety of waterfowl and wildlife.

There is a  tiny cemetery and log cabin at Darlington Provincial Park which is all that remains from American settlers to Lake Ontario’s shore.  

Darlington Provincial Park occupies former pioneer farmland on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Animals and Wildlife at Darlington Provincial Park

There is a variety of wildlife present in Darlington Provincial Park.  Squirrels and white tailed deer are very common in Darlington Provincial Park.  The wetland areas provide wonderful views of waterfowl and other birds, which prove to be more noticeable during spring and fall migration.

Outdoor Activities at Darlington Provincial Park

For the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys water and beaches, Darlington Provincial Park provides great opportunites to enjoy these natural outdoor features.  Canoeing is a great choice on McLaughlin Bay.  Darlington Provincial Park also offers a barrier beach that offers warm shallow water.

There are visitor programs at Darlington Provincial Park that change throughout the year which include walking tours, children's programs and campfires in the evening.

There are some trails in Darlington Provincial Park that vary in length and offer nice scenery of the provincial park and region.

Refer to Ontario Parks camping information at Darlington Provincial Park.

Things to do Outdoors near Darlington Provincial Park

For things to do outdoors near Darlington Provincial Park you can visit the  official website of Durham Tourism,   Clarington Tourism, Parks and Recreation of Oshawa

Trails near Darlington Provincial Park

View trails in Central Ontario to find trails near Durham Region and Darlington Provincial Park.

For more information about outdoor clubs and associations in the Greater Toronto region for canoe and kayak clubs, cross country skiing in Greater Toronto area, Hiking clubs   in the Greater Toronto area, Nature and Wildlife Viewing in the Greater Toronto area, Outdoor Activities clubs in the Greater Toronto area, Rock Climbing in the Greater Toronto Area, Trail Associations in the Greater Toronto area,

You can view these sources if you are interested in finding out more information about canoe and kayak clubs in Central Ontario, cross country skiing clubs in Central Ontario, Hiking clubs in Central Ontario region, Trail Associations in Central Ontario.

You can refer to the official Central Ontario road map for more detailed directions of how to get to Darlington Provincial Park from where you are travelling from.

For more information contact Darlington Provincial Park  (905) 436-2036

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Location(s)

Address:	Darlington Provincial Park 1600 Darlington Park Rd Bowmanville, Ontario Canada
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