Hope Bay Forest
Beginning June 1, backcountry camping and day-use will be permitted in non-operating provincial parks and conservation reserves where these activities are normally available. Party size must not exceed the limit set out under the emergency order in force under s.7.0.2 (4) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
Facilities and Activities summary
Before you visit: check what facilities/activities are available and pack what you need (e.g. water, snacks hand sanitizer).
When you visit: Continue to follow public health advice, including physical distancing by keeping at least two metres from others, wearing a face covering when physical distancing may be challenging or not possible, washing hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Facilities
Activities
- Blue - available at the park. Check operating dates. - Grey - unavailable at this park.
- Red - Temporarily Unavailable
- Purple - Available at park, but restrictions apply. Check operating dates. Click icon for details.Restrictions
Biking 
Some of our trails are not ready for biking. For your safety, please respect closure signs.
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Biking - (Mountain Bike) 
Some of our trails are not ready for biking. For your safety, please respect closure signs.
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Birding - Festivals 
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Boating 
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Boating - Motorboat Restrictions 
Not all waterbodies in the park allow motorboats and/or motor size may be restricted.
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Camping - Backcountry 
Reservation and check-in procedures may be temporarily modified at this location. Check re-open details under operating dates section more information.
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Camping - Car 
Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.
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Camping - Dog Free 
Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.
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Camping - Group 
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Camping - Radio Free 
Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.
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Camping - Seasonal Campsite Rental 
Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.
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Camping - Walk In 
Shower and laundry facilities will not be available this season.
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Camping - Winter (includes Roofed) 
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Canoeing 
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Day Use Only 
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Disc Golf 
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Dogsledding 
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
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Fishing 
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Golf 
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Hiking
Some of our trails are not ready for hiking. For your safety, please respect trail closure signs.
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Hiking - Overnight Trails 
Reservation and check-in procedures may be temporarily modified at this location. Check re-open details under operating dates section more information.
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Horseback Riding 
Some of our trails are not ready for horseback riding. For your safety, please respect trail closure signs.
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Hunting 
Hunting is permitted only in specific seasons/locations, contact the park office for more information.
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Ice Skating 
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
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Kite Boarding 
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Rock Climbing 
Climbers at Bon Echo must be members of the Alpine Club of Canada or register at the park office with park staff.
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Skiing - Cross Country 
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
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Snowmobiling 
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
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Snowshoeing
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
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Swimming 
Some areas in the park may not be accessible for swimming. For your safety, please respect all posted closure signs.
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Tobogganing 
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
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Whitewater Paddling 
For your safety check local Whitewater conditions before your trip.
What You'll Like :
Found on the Niagara Escarpment, this nature reserve contains outcroppings of exposed bedrock that are 500 million to 435 million years old, making it of keen interest to geologists. Other unusual geological features include a subsurface karst pavement. The rock in such a pavement has weathered through naturally occurring acids. The Hope Bay Forest features spring wildflowers, and a selection of many types of fern.
Park Facilities and Activities: Hope Bay Forest is part of the Niagara Escarpment Parks System and the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve. There are no visitor facilities. The area is best suited for hiking and nature appreciation. The Bruce Trail passes through here. Visitors are reminded that the natural habitat is very fragile.
Location: On the Bruce Peninsula, 65 kilometres north of Owen Sound.
(519) 389-9056
Size: 353.00 ha
Year established: 1985
Park Classification: Nature Reserve
MacGregor Point Provincial Park R.R. 1
Port Elgin
NOH 2C5
