Killarney Provincial Park

06/23/2026

Happy World Female Ranger Day!

We want to highlight the amazing women who are working in Killarney Provincial Park.

Whether Backcountry, Warden, Maintenance, Gate, or Discovery, they all work hard to ensure all our visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit to our park! 🏕️ 🛶 ⛺

06/21/2026

Stories are our collective memory, and Indigenous Peoples in this area have used the stars to tell stories for thousands of years. Today, as we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, we’d like to thank the elders and knowledge carriers who have shared these star stories with us, and who are preserving these memories for future generations.

Today’s post comes from Will Morin, Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Sudbury and Bruce Waters, former educator at the McLaughlin Planetarium and founder of the Killarney Provincial Park Observatory. It’s time we learn the astronomical traditions of the diverse Indigenous cult...

06/20/2026

The Crack Trail Capacity Update:

Saturday, June 20: SOLD OUT
Sunday, June 21: 50% sold

Only vehicles with a valid pass for The Crack Trail may park at the trailhead.
Reserve online up to 5 days in advance at: https://bit.ly/4ck7CWB

06/18/2026

June is here, bringing with it the arrival of luna moths! 🦋

The luna moth’s striking green wings with a brown edge help it blend in among tree leaves. Disguised as a leafy twig, luna moths can be tricky to spot 🌿

Have you ever seen a luna moth? 🔎

06/15/2026

This past Saturday, June 13th, was Killarney Provincial Park’s 28th annual Spring Loon Count.

We surveyed 13 lakes and saw 23 loons!🎉

Thank you to the amazing group of volunteers and Killarney staff that came together in the rain to count Killarney's loons!

We also want to thank Killarney Outfitters for graciously donating canoe rentals for the day to Spring Loon Count volunteers. 🛶

And a big thank you to the Friends of Killarney for the exceptionally cute and yummy loon cookies! 🍪

Our next Loon count is on August 8th, 2026.
Email us at [email protected] for more information and to sign up!

06/13/2026

Checking in this weekend? Want to skip the line?

Killarney is now paperless!

What does this mean for you?
It means as long as you complete the self-check-in on the day of your arrival, you can head straight to your campsite without having to wait in line!

Make sure that:
🚗 Your license plate information is up to date.
⛺️ You've listed the names of everyone staying on the campsite.

Read the blog below to find out more about the paperless permit system!

Our staff work hard to get campers checked in and onto their campsites as quickly as possible. Here are four tips for speeding up your check-in time...

06/11/2026

Count and see! Count and see!

Saturday June 13th, 2026 is Killarney Provincial Park’s 28th annual Spring Loon Count.

Our Discovery staff are getting ready for a loon-tastic day on the water. We are excited to have some amazing volunteers coming out but we are always looking for more eyes! 🔍😎

If you’re in the park on Saturday, consider joining us for our Loon Count.

Email us at [email protected] for more information and to sign up!

06/02/2026

A lot is left to chance when you’re planning a summer camping trip. You can’t always ensure sunny weather, quiet car rides, or calm paddling waters.

However one thing is certain if you’re heading into the outdoors, you’re definitely going to encounter the pesky buzz of Ontario’s biting insects!

Want to keep the bugs at bay?
🌿 Don't forget to pack the insect repellent. There are lots of options, including eco-friendly and DEET-free, for you to pick from.
🧥 Wear a bug net or clothing with lots of coverage. Long sleeves and pants usually make it harder for biting insects to find skin to bite.
🔥 Have a campfire! The smoke from your campfire will help keep the bugs away. Please be sure to check our alerts page for fire bans before striking a match!

A lot is left to chance when you’re planning a summer camping trip. However one thing is certain if you're heading into the outdoors, you’re definitely going to encounter the pesky buzz of Ontario’s biting insects!

05/30/2026

Daily Vehicle Permits for The Crack Trail are sold out for Saturday, May 30th.

To guarantee your access a reservation is required.
Reserve online up to 5 days in advance at: https://bit.ly/4ck7CWB

05/28/2026

Looking forward to your camping trip this weekend? Follow these tips and tricks to make your arrival as smooth and efficient as possible: https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/preregister-camping/