May 21, 2026
Aquarium of Niagarai
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Region Guide
Wildlife and nature in Ontario
Lakes, forests, wetlands, parks, and freshwater wildlife
Ontario offers an enormous range of nature experiences, from Great Lakes shorelines and wetlands to forests, rivers, and park landscapes, giving families many different ways to explore wildlife and outdoor places.
Sightings
628
Places
14
Species
129
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Ontario
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Ontario.
May 21, 2026
Aquarium of Niagarai
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May 20, 2026
Broadway Avenue Historic Districti
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May 20, 2026
Broadway Avenue Historic Districti
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Apr 25, 2026
Belle Isle Aquariumi
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(c) Mike Carnill, some rights reserved (CC BY)
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Feb 15, 2026
Kettle Falls Historic Districti
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(c) Curtis Meyers, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
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Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Ontario.
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Places to Start
Parks, reserves, and local nature spots
Good starting points if you want to turn Ontario's guide into an actual day out.
Park137 sightings10 species
Ontario, CA
Underpass Park
You might spot Monarch and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.
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Park98 sightings14 species
Ontario, CA
Grundy Lake Provincial Park
You might spot Painted Turtle and Common Watersnake.
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Park77 sightings12 species
Ontario, CA
Presqu'ile Provincial Park
You might spot Monarch, Leopard Frog, and Mute Swan.
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Park59 sightings11 species
Ontario, CA
Memorial Park
You might spot Asian Lady Beetle and Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth.
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Aquarium30 sightings12 species
US
Belle Isle Aquarium
You might spot Monarch, Canada Goose, and Duck.
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Zoo30 sightings12 species
US
Belle Isle Aquarium
You might spot Monarch, Canada Goose, and Duck.
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Popular Species
Popular species in Ontario
A quick look at the species showing up most often in sightings across Ontario.
Category Guides
Check out our category guides for Ontario
Browse birds, wildflowers, and bugs of Ontario.
Birds
Birding in Ontario
Browse birdlife, migration patterns, shoreline species, and the birds people are most likely to notice across Ontario.
276 Sightings40 Species
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Flowers
Flowers in Ontario
Follow native blooms, seasonal colour, and wildflower-rich places across Ontario.
40 Sightings30 Species
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Bugs
Bugs in Ontario
Focus on butterflies, bees, beetles, and other small species that make close-up exploring in Ontario feel richer.
126 Sightings28 Species
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