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
503
Places
9
Species
52
Latest Sightings
Recent sightings in Ontario
A recent look at wildlife sightings across Ontario.
Sightings Map
See where snaps are happening
Start wide, then zoom in to see how snaps spread across Ontario.
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.
Ontario, CA
Underpass Park
You might spot Monarch and Brown-Belted Bumble Bee.
View place guide →
Ontario, CA
Grundy Lake Provincial Park
You might spot Painted Turtle and Common Watersnake.
View place guide →
Ontario, CA
Presqu'ile Provincial Park
You might spot Monarch, Leopard Frog, and Mute Swan.
View place guide →
Ontario, CA
Memorial Park
You might spot Asian Lady Beetle and Forest Tent Caterpillar Moth.
View place guide →
Ontario, CA
Neebin Park
You might spot Bird's-Foot Trefoil, Dandelions, and Bellflowers.
View place guide →
Ontario, CA
Algonquin Provincial Park
You might spot Moose, Brittlegills, and Canadian Bunchberry.
View place guide →
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.
