Blue Lake Provincial Park

Blue Lake Provincial Park A natural environment nestled in Northwestern Ontario. Home to crystal clear waters, beautiful beaches and diverse wetlands. Hwy 647, Vermillion Bay, Ontario

Fall may not be here quite yet, but if you slow down and look around, you can already start finding hints of color in th...
09/09/2026

Fall may not be here quite yet, but if you slow down and look around, you can already start finding hints of color in the park. 🍂

Take a look at this trail at Blue Lake Provincial Park. How many different colors can you spot? From the greens of the forest to the first hints of golden yellow, nature is already creating its own palette. 🎨

Next time you're out for a walk, try a simple color study: choose one spot, slow down, and see how many colors you can find. You might be surprised by what you've been walking past!

How many colors can you find in this picture? Let us know in the comments 👇

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We're back with another ! Meet Elora, our Senior Park Naturalist!Elora leads the Discovery department here at Blue Lake...
09/07/2026

We're back with another ! Meet Elora, our Senior Park Naturalist!

Elora leads the Discovery department here at Blue Lake. She's one of the friendly faces behind our interpretive programs, sharing the stories and hidden wonders of the park with visitors of all ages. Whether it's wildlife, plants, geology, or simply helping someone experience something new, she loves creating memorable experiences in the park.

🌲 Years in Parks - 3
🌊 Park she'd like to visit - Neys Provincial Park
🐸 Favourite animal in the park - Grey Tree Frog
🔍 Pro Tip - Don't miss out on our Discovery programs! They're free, fun for all ages, and a great way to experience the park from a new perspective.
🦐 Favourite Parks memory - Finding crayfish, toads, and other invertebrates on the beach at night with other Blue Lake staff friends!

If you see Elora around the park, be sure to say hello and share your latest wildlife sighting. 👋

Thanks, Elora, for sharing your passion for nature and helping visitors make their own discoveries at Blue Lake!

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Planning a visit to Blue Lake soon? Please be aware of our updated Gatehouse hours:🕙 Thursday to Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p....
09/06/2026

Planning a visit to Blue Lake soon?

Please be aware of our updated Gatehouse hours:
🕙 Thursday to Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🕓 Tuesday and Wednesday: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We can't wait to welcome you to Blue Lake Provincial Park!

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⚠️ Campfire Safety Reminder ⚠️Nothing beats an evening around the campfire, but a few simple steps can help keep everyon...
09/01/2026

⚠️ Campfire Safety Reminder ⚠️

Nothing beats an evening around the campfire, but a few simple steps can help keep everyone safe.

🔥 Keep fires small and manageable
👀 Never leave a fire unattended
💧 Put out your fire with water when you're finished
🪵 Stir the ashes and add more water until there's no more sizzling

Even a small ember can start a wildfire. Take a few extra minutes to ensure your fire is completely out before leaving your campsite or heading to bed.

Thank you for helping protect our parks and forests. 🌲💙

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As we say goodbye to our summer students, we have two more Blue Lake staff to highlight this . Kiryn and Summer have sp...
08/31/2026

As we say goodbye to our summer students, we have two more Blue Lake staff to highlight this . Kiryn and Summer have spent their summer exploring, learning, working hard, and becoming part of the Blue Lake crew.

Kiryn (Discovery Student)
🌲 Years in Parks: 2
🐻 Favorite animal in the park: Black Bear (because they're very cute!)
🏞️ Park she'd like to visit next: Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
🏕️ Favorite memory with Parks: Camping with her family at Killbear Provincial Park in her childhood, and attending all the fascinating Discovery programs there!

Summer (Maintenance Student)
🌲 Years in Parks: First year!
🐢 Favorite animal in the park: Painted Turtle
🏞️ Park she'd like to visit next: Killbear Provincial Park
💙 Favorite memory with Parks: All the staff meet-ups at work with Kevin (our beloved Head Cleaner)

From running educational programs in the park to maintaining it, both Kiryn and Summer have been a huge part of the Blue Lake team this summer.

Thank you both for everything you've brought to the park this summer. We're going to miss having you around!

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🦇 Happy International Bat Night! 🦇Did you know we have several bat boxes around the park, including along some of our tr...
08/30/2026

🦇 Happy International Bat Night! 🦇

Did you know we have several bat boxes around the park, including along some of our trails and on the back of our amphitheatre? These boxes were installed last year to provide safe roosting habitat for bats, which play an important role in our ecosystems by helping control insect populations.

🔨 Interested in building your own bat box? Check out this helpful guide from Ontario Parks: https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/diy-bat-box/

🔎 There's a lot of misinformation about bats, but these fascinating mammals are far more helpful than many people realize. Want to learn more? Check out Bats: The Mammal, the Myth, the Legend from the Ontario Parks Blog for some fun bat facts and myth-busting information: https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/bats-the-mammal-the-myth-the-legend/

Who knows... after learning more, you might just go batty for bats! 🦇💙

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Whew... time flies when you're having fun! Get ready for the final week of scheduled Discovery programs for 2026!Swipe ⬅...
08/29/2026

Whew... time flies when you're having fun! Get ready for the final week of scheduled Discovery programs for 2026!

Swipe ⬅️ to view our weekly program schedule!

All ages are welcome at these free, fun, and educational events hosted by our awesome Discovery staff!

*Please Note: All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Programs may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.*

View our weekly program schedule on our events page: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/bluelake/events

Les descriptions des programmes en français peuvent être trouvées ici: www.ontarioparks.ca/park/bluelake/events/fr. Veuillez noter que tous les programmes énumérés sont offerts en anglais seulement.

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Our park is currently under a Boil Water Advisory.Water from our taps is unsafe for drinking unless boiled for one full ...
08/25/2026

Our park is currently under a Boil Water Advisory.

Water from our taps is unsafe for drinking unless boiled for one full minute.

Please do not use this water to fill drinking water containers, for teeth brushing, or for preparing food and baby formula unless it is going to be boiled prior to use.

Please continue to check back for updates: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/bluelake/alerts

Thanks for your patience and understanding!

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For this week's , we're celebrating two of our amazing summer students (who just so happen to be roommates too) and hav...
08/24/2026

For this week's , we're celebrating two of our amazing summer students (who just so happen to be roommates too) and have been part of the Blue Lake family this summer: Alicia and Lin! Both brought their own energy, hard work, and personality to the team, while making plenty of memories along the way.

Alicia - Maintenance Student (right)
🌲 Years in Parks: First year!
🏞️ Park she'd like to visit next: Rushing River Provincial Park
🛶 Favorite memory in Parks: Paddleboarding with her roommate Lin (definitely a great way to spend the summer here!)

Lin - Gate Attendant (left)
🌲 Years in Parks: First year!
🏞️ Park she'd like to visit next: Arrowhead Provincial Park
🪹 Favorite park memory: Discovering a loon nest while kayaking with her roommate Alicia (some of the best parts of working in a park happen outside of the job itself!)

👋 If you see Alicia or Lin in the park be sure to say "hello"! We're so happy to have these two as a part of the Blue Lake team this summer!

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More Discovery programs are here!Swipe ⬅️ to view our weekly program schedule!All ages are welcome at these free, fun, a...
08/23/2026

More Discovery programs are here!

Swipe ⬅️ to view our weekly program schedule!

All ages are welcome at these free, fun, and educational events hosted by our awesome Discovery staff!

*Please Note: All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Programs may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.*

View our weekly program schedule on our events page: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/bluelake/events

Les descriptions des programmes en français peuvent être trouvées ici: www.ontarioparks.ca/park/bluelake/events/fr. Veuillez noter que tous les programmes énumérés sont offerts en anglais seulement.

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Hwy 647
Vermilion Bay, ON

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