Frontenac Provincial Park

06/23/2026

When it comes to drinking water in the backcountry, you may think it will be simple. There’s lots of water all around you, right?

While that is true, it’s not as simple as turning on a tap at home or dipping your bottle below the water’s surface to fill it.

Click the link below for some helpful tips when it comes to sourcing your drinking water in the backcountry 👇

Untreated water found in lakes, rivers, ponds, etc. isn’t safe to drink. To reduce your risk, follow these steps for clean, drinkable water:

06/21/2026

☀️ Happy Summer Solstice! ☀️

Today is the longest day of the year - and nature is at its peak.

Forests are lush, wildflowers are blooming, and the wildlife are back and doing the things they do best.

If you're visiting the park this season, take advantage of those long summer evenings to explore the rails and enjoy the outdoors.

What's your favourite summer moment in nature? Let us know in the comments below 👇

06/19/2026

Happy Father's Day Weekend!

Did you know, this weekend (June 20 & 21) Ontario offers license-free fishing? Come out to Frontenac Provincial Park and enjoy the outdoors with some fishing on one of our 22 lakes!

Don't have fishing equipment? No worries, you can rent rods and tackle boxes for free at our park office thanks to the TackleShare program🎣!

For more information on Ontario Family Fishing weekends:
https://bit.ly/3CuWOF7

For more information on the TackleShare Program and to find loaner sites:
https://bit.ly/3wA3Klb

06/17/2026

It's officially one month until Healthy Parks Healthy People!

Join us in all the outdoor adventuring fun on July 17th, 2026 as Ontario Parks offers free day-use at all operating Provincial Parks in Ontario! Don't forget to reserve your complimentary day pass on this day! You can reserve here up to 5 days in advance: https://bit.ly/4lpOb4k

The time to strengthen and rediscover our connection with nature is now!

06/15/2026

Do you secretly wish you could produce photos that would take people's breath away? There's no better time than not to pursue your dream!

Follow the link below for some of our nature photography tips this Nature Photography Day 📷 🦌

Do you secretly wish you could produce photos that would take people’s breath away? There’s no better time than now to pursue your dream!

06/10/2026

Hey backcountry warriors! 💪 We know you love nature and care about protecting it.

It’s our shared duty to protect the backcountry landscapes we play in. Here are a few of the ways you can minimize your ecological impact in the backcountry:
🗑️ Pack your food in reusable containers, and take all your garbage out with you
🏕️ Stay on designated campsites and trails
🌿 Leave all natural objects where you find them
🛶 Clean your gear after every trip to reduce the spread of invasive species

06/08/2026

It's June - what are the Black Bears up to this month?

Love 💕 is in the air in June for some black bears from about mid-may through to July. It's more important than ever to practice bear safety throughout your visits.

Click here to see what our bears are up to this month:

Love is in the air in June for some Black Bears! It's more important than ever to practice bear safety throughout your visit! Here's what our bears are up to this month.

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎🌲

Today is a reminder of how important it is to protect the natural spaces around us. Provincial Parks like Frontenac help to conserve wildlife habitat, protect ecosystems, and connect people with nature.

How did you spend World Environment Day? Let us know in the comments 👇

06/01/2026

The beautiful weather has finally come and many cannot wait to hike as many trails as they can! While getting ready for your next adventure, here are some tips to help you prepare and minimize impacts while you are out enjoying the trails:
🚯 Pack in, pack out
🚽 Know what to do when nature calls
🚶 Stay on designated trails
🥾 Clean your feet
🌦️ Put safety first.. and so much more!

Be sure to check out the link below for more helpful tips on trail etiquette before hitting the trails!

Get ready for your next adventure. Here are some tips to help you prepare and minimize impacts while you are out enjoying the trails.

05/29/2026

Don't let ticks ruin your weekend in the woods. Learn how to protect yourself:
🐞 Wear light coloured clothing, long sleeves and tuck your pants into your socks.
🐞 Use insect repellent containing deet.
🐞 Conduct tick checks when you come in for the outdoors.
🐞 If you find a tick, properly remove it and place it in a container. Visit www.etick.ca for tick identification.
🐞 Additionally, you may contact your family doctor for questions on Lyme disease and follow-up.

For more great information on tick safety, visit the link below!

Do ticks and Lyme disease make you wary of going outdoors? Learn know how to protect yourself, pets and your loved ones when you head out on adventure.