Non-operating parks do not have operating dates. Please note that activities and facilities may be temporarily unavailable or restricted for public health.
Availability of some facilities and activities may be restricted to specific areas of the park, may be ecologically dependent, or may be seasonally weather dependent.
Before you visit: check what facilities/activities are available and pack what you need (e.g. water, snacks, mask/face covering, and hand sanitizer). Postpone your visit if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to isolate.
When you visit: Continue to follow public health advice including practicing physical distancing by keeping at least two metres from others, wearing a face covering where required, when physical distancing may be a challenge or not possible and when entering indoor public spaces, and wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
This park includes Lower Barron Canyon, stretching along the river outside of Algonquin Park. Around 8,000 years ago the canyon filled to the brim with glacial meltwater as it drained the Great Lakes Basin. The granite cliffs continue to support plants that are relicts from that era. The plants are more at home in the sub arctic, but find the right growing conditions in the cracks, crevices and cool microclimate of the cliff environment. Dry upland forests of red and white pine can be found along the cliffsides. The portion of the river closest to Algonquin Park is bordered by scenic mature, white pine forest on flatter terrain. This section of the river is popular for canoeing and fishing.
Location: Barron River Provincial Park runs from the eastern boundary of Algonquin Park following the watercourse of the Barron River through McKay Township and into Petawawa Township.