About St. Lawrence Parks Commission

Discover Eastern Ontario's Most Iconic Experiences

For more than six decades, the St. Lawrence Parks Commission has connected visitors with the region's history, culture, recreation, and natural beauty.

St. Lawrence Parks Commission is one of the largest tourism destinations in Eastern Ontario and regional leader in tourism products and experiences extending 200 km from Kingston to near the Quebec border. As the steward of some of the most iconic sites along the St. Lawrence River, the organization has provided educational opportunities on different facets of the region’s history and culture and served as the setting for countless personal memories. It has contributed to people’s connection with the land and water and it has opened people’s imaginations to connect with our history. 

600K+

Annual Visitors

200 km

Along the St. Lawrence 

7K

Hectares of Parkland

$80M+

Economic Impact

Explore Our Attractions

SLPC is governed under the St. Lawrence Parks Commission Act (RSO 1990, c. S.24), with a mandate to develop, maintain, and operate historic, cultural, recreational, and tourism assets along the St. Lawrence River corridor.



Upper Canada Village

Living history museum.

Parks of the St. Lawrence

10+ campgrounds & 6 day use and beaches.

Upper Canada Golf Course

Award winning 18-hole golf course.



Fort Henry

Living history museum.

Crysler Park Marina

Dock, stay & play.

Kingston Pen Tours

World-renowned maximum-security prison.