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Camping
There are 394 campsites in eight campgrounds. Seventy one campsites have electrical service.

Group Camping
There are 10 group sites. Site one accommodates 75, site two, 50, site three, 70, site four, 40, site five, 25, site six, 40, site seven, 50, site eight, 15, site nine, 60, and site ten accommodates 60 people. There are water taps and vault toilets on site, as well as a garbage depot. The sites are located near Rocky Beach, and are a 15 to 20 minute walk from the comfort station. The sites are available for the use of any group, and reservations can be made by calling the park directly at (613) 475-4324.

Electric Sites - 118 total, 24 in Pines, 47 in High Bluff, 8 in Elmvale and 39 in Trails End.

Lighthouse Interpretive Centre

The Lighthouse Interpretive Centre introduces park guests to the fascinating cultural history of Presqu'ile. Come see the lighthouse model, schooner displays and our video presentations on the sinking of the Speedy and the history of the peninsula as told by Jack Atkins, the last farmer on the peninsula. Join us each Friday throughout the summer for history programs on the characters who called Presqu'ile their home. The Lighthouse Interpretive Centre and Lighthouse Gift Shop are open daily during the summer months from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on weekends during the fall.

Nature Centre

Come and visit the Nature Centre and catch a glimpse of the rich natural history Presqu'ile has to offer. Get up close to the live frogs, snakes, fish and turtles that call the park home. The Nature Centre is in the yellow house located on Lighthouse Lane between the Group Camp and Lighthouse Interpretive Centre. The Nature Centre is open daily during the summer from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and on weekends in the fall.

Barrier Free Access
Showers at Lakeside and Hidden Valley campgrounds, flush toilets at Pines, Lakeside and Hidden Valley campgrounds, Lighthouse Interpretive Centre, Marsh Boardwalk Trail

Park Store
The Park Store sells basic groceries, camping supplies, park souvenirs and fast food. Firewood is available at the Park Store and Camp Office.

The Friends of Presqu'ile operate a gift and book store at the Lighthouse Interpretive Centre.

Showers
Yes, in comfort stations in Maples, Hidden Valley and High Bluff campgrounds

Flush Toilets
Yes, in comfort stations in Maples, Pines, Lakeside and Hidden Valley campgrounds and along the beach

Boat Launch
There is a municipally run boat launch 1km east of the park entrance.

Rentals - Volleyball nets/balls, charcoal barbeques.

Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) are available at the Main Gate. For a $25 refundable deposit, you can borrow a properly fitted PRD for you and your children.

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Last Modified: July 11, 2008
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