| Park / Campground | Usage (day use, camping, etc.) | Opening and Closing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rideau River | May 13, 2022 to October 11, 2022 | ||
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.
Please note winter activities are weather dependent, please check the Ontario Parks Ski Report or local weather forecasts for snow conditions.
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.
- Blue - available at the park.
- Grey - unavailable at this park.
This activity is not available in the winter.
This activity is not available in the winter.
This activity is not available in the winter.
Not all waterbodies in the park allow motorboats and/or motor size may be restricted.
When a health unit moves into a Grey-Lockdown zone, according to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, or if the province institutes any new stay-at-home orders, it may result in the temporary closure of overnight stays on campsites, backcountry campsites and in roofed accommodations in those regions.
When a health unit moves into a Grey-Lockdown zone, according to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, or if the province institutes any new stay-at-home orders, it may result in the temporary closure of overnight stays on campsites, backcountry campsites and in roofed accommodations in those regions.
When a health unit moves into a Grey-Lockdown zone, according to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, or if the province institutes any new stay-at-home orders, it may result in the temporary closure of overnight stays on campsites, backcountry campsites and in roofed accommodations in those regions.
When a health unit moves into a Grey-Lockdown zone, according to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, or if the province institutes any new stay-at-home orders, it may result in the temporary closure of overnight stays on campsites, backcountry campsites and in roofed accommodations in those regions.
When a health unit moves into a Grey-Lockdown zone, according to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, or if the province institutes any new stay-at-home orders, it may result in the temporary closure of overnight stays on campsites, backcountry campsites and in roofed accommodations in those regions.
When a health unit moves into a Grey-Lockdown zone, according to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, or if the province institutes any new stay-at-home orders, it may result in the temporary closure of overnight stays on campsites, backcountry campsites and in roofed accommodations in those regions.
When a health unit moves into a Grey-Lockdown zone, according to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, or if the province institutes any new stay-at-home orders, it may result in the temporary closure of overnight stays on campsites, backcountry campsites and in roofed accommodations in those regions.
When a health unit moves into a Grey-Lockdown zone, according to Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework, or if the province institutes any new stay-at-home orders, it may result in the temporary closure of overnight stays on campsites, backcountry campsites and in roofed accommodations in those regions.
This activity is not available in the winter.
Officially designated as a Dark Sky Preserve
Discovery programs may be restricted due to public health measures.
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This activity is not available in the winter.
Some of our trails are not ready for hiking. For your safety, please respect trail closure signs.
Reservation and check-in procedures may be temporarily modified at this location. Check re-open details under operating dates section more information.
This activity is not available in the winter.
Hunting is permitted only in specific seasons/locations, contact the park office for more information.
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
This activity is not available in the winter.
Climbers at Bon Echo must be members of the Alpine Club of Canada or register at the park office with park staff.
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
Snowmobiling is only permitted in certain areas. Contact the park for additional information.
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
This activity is not available in the winter.
Activity available only where weather conditions permit.
This activity is not available in the winter.
Ontario Parks recognizes that the practice of scattering cremated remains is an important part of the religious beliefs of many families. Anyone who wishes to scatter the cremated remains of a loved one can do so in Ontario’s provincial parks on both land and in water.
Who do I contact?
It is recommended that you contact the Park Superintendent in advance to arrange a suitable, accessible location within the park. Provincial parks that have a designated site are:
Rideau River
Phone: 613.258.2740
As a reminder, all day-use visitors entering an Ontario provincial park must purchase a permit which allows the vehicle and its occupants to be in the park between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
What do I need to know?
Environmental Responsibility
Ontario’s provincial parks are dedicated to the people of Ontario and to visitors, for their inspiration, spiritual, education, health and recreational enjoyment – with the intention that these areas be managed to protect provincially significant natural and cultural features and preserved for future generations.
Restrictions
The Funeral Burial and Cremation Services Act prohibits the interment (burial) of human remains, including urns (containing ashes) except in a registered and operating cemetery.
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