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🔎Discover what's happening this week at #FrenchRiverProvincialPark!🔍 🏛Voices of the River Guided Gallery Tours 🐍Secret Lives of Snakes 🧭Artefacts from the Deep Swipe to view our weekly program schedule.

Be #BearWise when out in the backcountry. 🫙 Store food and toiletries in a bear resistant container or location 🌲 Hang food and garbage 4m above the ground and away from tree limbs 🧽 Clean food prep areas and dishes promptly after use 🔥 Burn food scraps and fat drippings

Nagagamisis is now open (finally) ! Please note, we are under a boil water advisory. For more information, call 807-868-2096 or email caroline.biribauer@ontario.ca

Our staff has been working hard to get the park ready for opening day - and it’s finally here!🎉 We’re excited to see all of our amazing visitors start enjoying Sturgeon Bay for the 2026 season. See you all soon!🤩

Start packing your car, Fairbank Provincial Park is officially open for the 2026 season! Our staff have been working hard to get our Park ready for you, and we're looking forward seeing everyone this long weekend!🌳🌞

Parking at The Crack Trail is expected to fill up quickly this weekend. Saturday, May 16: 90% sold Sunday, May 17: 85% sold Monday, May 18: 15% sold All vehicles must have a valid pass for The Crack Trail. Reserve online up to 5 days in advance at: reservations.ontarioparks.ca

Nature can do wonders for your mental health, and even more when you share it with others 🧠🌿 This week, make it a priority to spend some time outdoors with the people you care about.

☀️ The weather is warming up, and we love seeing campers out on our trails! 🥾 Ahead of the busy weekend, remember to book a Daily Vehicle Permit up to 5 days in advance at bit.ly/4wqKXCP.

The #FrenchRiverVisitorCentre opens THIS Friday, May 15, for the 2026 season!🎉 ⏰ Long Weekend Hours of Operation⏰ Friday - Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. See you soon! 👋🌲 . . . #OntarioParks #OntarioParksNE #FrenchRiverPP #FrenchRiver #OntarioTourism #DiscoverOntario

Spring picnics just hit different! 🧺✨ Discover 5 perfect spots to eat your heart out this season: blog.ontarioparks.ca/5-perfect-picn…

#Spring🪻is upon us, and Ontario’s #BlackBears🐻are ready for another season of eating to gain fat for winter hibernation. Here’s what our bears are up to this month: bit.ly/41Bv7YZ . . . #BearAware #BearWise #LeaveNoTrace #Safety

Follow along every other Tuesday for route ideas, paddling tips, and inspiration. Start planning here👉 blog.ontarioparks.ca/how-to-plan-a-…

Are you looking for trip-planning inspiration? Look no further! #CanoeTrippingTuesday is back for the 2026 season! - exploring scenic and historic paddling routes on the French River.🛶

The staff at Grundy Lake are making their way back into the park and will now be regularly monitoring our social media accounts!📲 We can’t wait to see all of our wonderful visitors start enjoying the park when we open for the 2026 season on May 8th!🏕️

We can definitely recommend “losing yourself” in our parks by delighting in the sights👀and sounds👂of nature, and living in the moment🧘‍♀️. We do not, however, recommend getting actually lost 🧭. Here's how to avoid getting lost👉 blog.ontarioparks.ca/dont-get-lost/

The Spring rain has come! While there's still lots of snow on the ground, rainfall and warmer temperatures have left trails muddy and creek crossings high. Be prepared to turn back if you encounter unsafe conditions. Learn more about wet weather hiking: blog.ontarioparks.ca/wet-weather-hi…

It's International Beaver Day, so with Northern Ontario still in the grips of winter, how do Beavers cope with a frozen landscape? Check out their story on the Ontario Parks Blog: bit.ly/4pPor2I

It's #InternationalBeaverDay!🦫 #DidYouKnow that the beaver drove the fashion industry and Canada's development for over 200 years?🎩 Learn more here: blog.ontarioparks.ca/the-beaver-arc…

Pancake Bay opens for the 2026 in just one month! We’re getting everything ready to welcome you back for another great year of sunshine, sandy beaches, and outdoor adventure. Mark your calendars and start planning those hikes, beach days, and camping trips!🌲⛺ 🥾

Spring weather can be fickle☔️. Hitting the water too early, failing to respect weather conditions or paddling beyond your skill level isn’t just risky - it’s downright dangerous. Here are some tips for spring adventurers: blog.ontarioparks.ca/spring-paddlin…