Alerts in Parks

Fire Ban Details:

Fire Ban Details:
Alexander Stewart Provincial Park is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10 pm daily.

Biking Trail Restrictions
- The Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail is currently closed.

Comfort Stations
- The comfort stations at the East and West Gates are open.

Vault Toilets
Vault or composting toilets are available at the following locations along Highway 60: Algonquin Logging Museum, Mizzy Lake Trail, Big Pines Trail, Centennial Ridges Trail, Spruce Bog Boardwalk Trail, Track and Tower Trail, Minnesing Bike Trail, Lake of Two Rivers Day Use Area, Costello Creek Day Use Area, Tea Lake Dam Day Use Area, Canoe Lake Access Point, Cache Lake Access Point, Opeongo Access Point, Source Lake Access Point, Smoke Lake Access Point, Western Uplands Backpacking Trail and Highland Backpacking Trail.

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Road Closure: Major Lake Rd., Shall Lake Access Point will be closed for a culvert replacement on Tuesday, July 7th for approximately 2 hours in the morning.

Road Graveling/Grading: Major Lake Rd., Shall Lake Access Point anticipated start date July 15th until July 23rd, 2020, weather permitting.

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Boil Water Details:

- Currently under a Boil Water Advisory:
Algonquin Park Visitor Centre
Canisbay Lake Campground
Algonquin Logging Museum
Tea Lake Campground


- East Beach Comfort Station is currently closed

Day Use access to the beach areas will be restricted as the current high water level of Georgian Bay has resulted in a large reduction in the width and quality of dry beach areas in the park. Beach 1 is the largest remaining beach but is considerably narrower than in past years. On shore winds will and do completely eliminate the Pet Beach, and Beaches 2 and 4. There are no alternative beach areas for pets.

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As of January 2017 all garbage must be placed in clear bags as required by the City of Kawartha Lakes.

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The Park Store and Watercraft Rentals will be closed at Bass Lake for the 2020 season.
Firewood and Ice is available at the Gatehouse!

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Bass Lake, Mara, and McRae Pt Provincial Parks have implemented measures to address overcrowding promote physical distancing. The Day Use area may be closed at any time of day if park capacity is reached. Visitors should plan accordingly and make alternate arrangements in the event the park is closed.

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Bell Bay Provincial Park is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10 pm daily.

PROHIBITED BY LAW
• NO CAMPING
• NO FIRES
• NO LITTERING
• NO HORSE BACK RIDING
• NO MECHANIZED TRAVEL
• NO ALCOHOL
• NO HUNTING

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Boil Water Details:
Water taken from lakes and rivers should be submitted to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before consumption.

Boil Water Details:

Greystones Gift and Book Store, operated by the Friends of Bon Echo, is now open 9 am - 5 pm, 7 days a week.

Bon Echo Outfitters is not yet offering rentals on Mazinaw Lake.
bonechooutfitters.com

Please note that Day Use capacity will be limited to avoid overcrowding and to promote physical distancing. Arrive early or consider visiting an alternative park.

The Visitor Centre remains closed at this time.

The Kishkebus canoe route is CLOSED until further notice. Access is not permitted.

Attention Rock Climbers:
Routes 1 - 23 are CLOSED until further notice.

The Cliff Top Ferry and Interpretive Tour Boat will not be offered in 2020.

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Notice to all Dog Owners

The leash free trails at Bronte Creek Provincial Park are very popular.

In recent years Ontario Parks has observed situations and received numerous complaints from dog owners and other park users about uncontrolled dogs off leash.

In the interest of public safety and to ensure the enjoyment of the park for all park users and local wildlife, Ontario Parks is giving notice that:

Dog owners will be limited to a maximum of two dogs off-leash per owner within the designated off-leash areas within the park.

All dogs outside the leash free areas are always required to be leashed.

As a reminder you are required to keep your dog under control at all times within the park.

Leash free areas for dogs are also provided by the cities of Burlington and Oakville.

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Fire Ban Details:
Carson Lake Provincial Park is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10 pm daily.

Accessing the hibernaculum in this park, especially during the winter months, is strictly prohibited.

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Boil Water Details:
NOTICE: Any water collected from Lakes, Rivers, etc. in the backcountry should be treated before drinking, food preparation or dental care. Treatment could include, filtration, disinfection tablets, boiling water for one minute, etc.

Boil Water Details:

Boil Water Details:

Boil Water Details:

Foy Property Provincial Park is a day use park only. No campfires or open fires permitted at anytime. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted only.
Park Hours are sunrise to 10 pm daily.

PROHIBITED BY LAW
• NO CAMPING
• NO FIRES
• NO LITTERING
• NO HORSE BACK RIDING
• NO MECHANIZED TRAVEL
• NO ALCOHOL
• NO HUNTING

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Boil Water Details:
There are 2 potable water stations within the park that are approved for consumption. These 2 stations will be clearly posted "Potable Water."

A Boil Water advisory is in effect for the rest of the water system. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

Il y a 2 stations d'eau potable dans le parc approuvées pour boire. Ces deux stations seront marquées ''Eau Potable'. Un avis de faire bouillir l'eau est en fonction pour le reste du système. On conseille aux utilisateurs de faire bouillir l'eau 1 minute avant de la boire, de s'en servir pour la cuisine ou de se brosser les dents.

This is a non-operating park. There are NO facilities, activities or parking.

PROHIBITED BY LAW
• NO CAMPING
• NO FIRES
• NO LITTERING
• NO HUNTING
• NO HORSE BACK RIDING
• NO MECHANIZED TRAVEL
• NO ALCOHOL

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Fire Ban Details:
FIRES STRICTLY PROHIBITED

PAKESHKAG ROAD - Please be advised that Pakeshkag Road will be CLOSED to vehicular traffic this season. Walking, hiking and cycling will still be permitted.

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DAY USE HOURS SUNRISE TO SUNSET

PROHIBITED BY LAW
• NO CAMPING
• NO FIRES
• NO LITTERING
• NO HUNTING
• NO HORSE BACK RIDING
• NO BIKING
• NO MECHANIZED TRAVEL
• NO ALCOHOL

Click here to view trail map.

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Fire Ban Details:
FIRES STRICTLY PROHIBITED

Boil Water Details:
Boil Water Advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

Potable water available at designated sites identified on park map.

The invasive species Emerald Ash Borer has recently been discovered within the City of Thunder Bay. Due to Kakabeka Falls’ close proximity to Thunder Bay please leave firewood at home to prevent the spread of these pests. Help us stop the spread of invasive species.

Thank you.
Park Staff

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Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use; however any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted. Please contact the park if you would like more information on this topic.
Mailing Address: PO Box 252, Kakabeka Falls, ON P0T 1W0
Phone: 807-473-9231
Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.

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Boil Water Details:

Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use; any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted. Please contact (Paul Smith, paul.smith4@ontario.ca, 613-332-3940 x-255) if you would like more information.

Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.

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Boil Water Details:
NOTICE: Any water collected from Lakes, Rivers, etc. in the back country should be treated before drinking, food preparation or dental care. Treatment could include, filtration, disinfection tablets, boiling water for one minute, etc.

ASH TREE REMOVAL at Killbear
Due to Emerald Ash Borer affecting many campsites at Killbear, shade and privacy on your campsite may change. Site descriptions will be updated as hazardous trees are removed.

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****NOTICE: Coastal Trail Closure - Barrett River bridge ONLY****

Barrett River access: Due to highway 17 bridge repairs, hikers will not be permitted to cross the Barrett River on highway 17 for the remainder of the 2020 season.

The Coastal Trail is open to the Barrett River from either the North or South side. However, the crossing on the Highway 17 bridge is closed due to bridge repairs and safety concerns. Alternate shuttle arrangements should be made prior to commencing on your hike.

Suggestions to complete your Lake Superior coastal experience:
1. Head North from the Agawa Campground to Gargantua Harbour:
Route Option #1: Hike from the Agawa Campground to Sinclair Cove. Arrange a shuttle from Sinclair Cove to the Sand River. From the Sand River you can continue the Coastal Trail to beautiful Gargantua Harbour.
Route Option #2: Start your Coastal Trail experience at the Sand River and continue North to Gargantua Harbour.

2. Head South from Gargantua Harbour to the Agawa Campground:
Route Option #1: Hike from Gargantua Harbour to the Sand River. Arrange a shuttle from the Sand River to the Sinclair Cove Trail entrance. Continue hiking South to the Agawa Campground.
Route Option #2: Hike from Gargantua Harbour to the Sand River.

NOTE: The Coastal Trail is not closed. You can take day trips from the Sand River to the Barrett River or from Sinclair Cove to the Barrett River no restrictions apply along these route segments. However, pedestrian crossing of the Highway 17 bridge at the Barrett River is closed for 2020 and alternative shuttle arrangements should be made.

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Boil Water Details:
This advisory applies to the Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground ONLY

Boil Water Details:
NOTICE

The local Medical Officer of Health has issued a boil water advisory. Elevated bacterial counts in the water may pose a health risk to consumers. Users are advised to boil for one minute all water used for drinking, food preparation and dental care.

Bass Lake, Mara, and McRae Pt Provincial Parks have implemented measures to address overcrowding promote physical distancing. The Day Use area may be closed at any time of day if park capacity is reached. Visitors should plan accordingly and make alternate arrangements in the event the park is closed.

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Mark S. Burnham is a day use park only. During the winter season there is limited parking and use at own risk. During the operating season the park closes daily at 10pm. Camping and open fires are not permitted.

- All vehicles must have a valid Ontario Parks vehicle pass
- Domestic pets must be on a leash at all times
- Please pick up after your pet
- Horseback riding is not permitted
- Picking plants or flowers is not permitted
- no camping
- no open fires. Portable gas stoves with a control valve are permitted in the picnic area only
- no hunting
- no paintball

Thank you and enjoy your visit. For inquires or to report violations, please call 705-799-5170

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Boil Water Details:
No potable water is available at Mark S. Burnham

Beach Posting Details:

No swimming area is available at Mark S. Burnham. This is a day use park with a picnic area and a 1.8km loop trail. Enjoy a hike through the majestic old growth forest showcasing a large canopy of Eastern Hemlock and Sugar Maple.

Boil Water Details:

Fire Ban Details:
There is a total fire ban in the park at this time.

Bass Lake, Mara, and McRae Pt Provincial Parks have implemented measures to address overcrowding promote physical distancing. The Day Use area may be closed at any time of day if park capacity is reached. Visitors should plan accordingly and make alternate arrangements in the event the park is closed.

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Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use, however any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s Photo Policy (under development). Please contact Bob Elliott, Park Superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic.

Mailing address: PO Box 267
Wawa, ON
P0S 1K0
Email: bob.elliott@ontario.ca
Phone: 705-856-2284

Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.

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Boil Water Details:
A Boil Water advisory is in effect for the water system. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.

Boil Water Details:
Missinaibi Provincial Park drinking water system is currently posted with boil water advisory.

Boil Water Details:
Please be advised that our drinking water system has been put into service however, the water must be tested by the Local Public Health Laboratory before it is safe for use. The quality of the water is unknown at this time.

Water can be rendered safe for drinking if boiled for at least one minute.

All notices will be removed from the taps as soon as we have received confirmation of acceptable laboratory test results.