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Education
Natural heritage education programs are offered throughout
the summer.
Fishing
Lakes Restoule and Stormy offer anglers excellent opportunities
to catch pickerel, pike, muskie, large and small mouth bass,
lake trout and even lake whitefish. Winter anglers often catch
splake in Stormy Lake.
Canoeing
Restoule Upper French Route 72 km (4-6 days) 12 portages,
C class
Summer is the best time to paddle this flat water route. It
follows the route the Ojibwa took with Samuel de Champlain
to the French River and into Lake Nipissing. The return voyage
takes you through a seldom-travelled backwater to the park.
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife viewing is excellent with a healthy coyote, wolf,
bear, otter, pine marten, moose and deer. To the northeast,
the park abuts one of the largest white-tailed deer herds
in Ontario and many deer wander into Restoule for the food
and shelter provided by hemlock trees.
More than 90 species of birds, including the rare and endangered
peregrine falcon, inhabit the park. Highlights include a heron
rookery, waterfowl nesting areas and a large variety of birds
of prey.
Boating
Both Stormy and Restoule Lakes are ideal for extensive boating.
Boat launches on both lakes offer easy access. And there are
also docking facilities.
Swimming
Lake Restoule features three sandy beaches that slope gently
into the water and are buoyed for swimmer safety. One beach
permits canine visitors.
Cycling
At Angels Point there are 2.5 km of cycling trails. And plans
are being made for 15 km of mountain bike trails to the top
of the cliff and beyond. The park has a fleet of top quality
mountain bikes for rent. Ask at the Gatehouse about special
rules that apply to bicycle riders.
Hunting
Hunting in this park is subject to the Ontario Hunting Regulations.
Certain restrictions apply. For more information, contact
the park or your local area or district office of the Ministry
of Natural Resources.
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