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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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