Things to do

Rouge National Urban Park’s close proximity to Canada's largest city and metropolitan area – and 20 percent of Canada's population – provides Parks Canada with an excellent opportunity to engage current and future generations of stewards to connect with and protect the Rouge for the benefit, education and enjoyment of Canadians now and for countless future generations.

Bring your sense of adventure along with your hiking shoes to Rouge National Urban Park. Any time of the year there are natural, cultural and agricultural areas to explore. Meet with a guide to learn something new, bring a canoe to drift through the marsh. Capture photos of the sun glowing in the golden fall leaves. Then come back in the winter to listen to your boots crunch on the freshly fallen snow. It’s a “people’s park” waiting for you to enjoy.

Visiting with Young Children? Explore with Club Parka! With the Club Parka booklet kids can explore, learn and have fun! The booklets are available on site. With the Photo Missions App, kids are invited to help Parka and Chirp find and photograph specific items found at our place! Download the app for free before visiting. Once one or both activities are completed, they will receive a reward! Learn more about Parka and download other activities! Download the free Photo Missions App

