Alerts in Parks
Park alerts include fire bans, boil water advisories, prohibited activities and general park notices.
Alexander Lake Forest Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Alexander Stewart Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
The Provoking Falls bridge on the Highland Backpacking Trail is CLOSED due to safety concerns. The bridge is closed indefinitely.
A re-route has been posted and provided, it will add an additional 2.6 km.
Algonquin Provincial Park - Boil Water
Location: Raccoon Lake Campground, Rock Lake Campground - A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
-Daily: 8:00am - 6:00pm
West Gate Office:
-Daily: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Visitor Centre:
- Daily: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Friends of Algonquin Park Bookstore & Nature Shop, Algonquin Art Room, viewing deck, exhibits, and a dining area with coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
Mew Lake Campground Office:
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Lake of Two Rivers Campground Office:
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Canisbay Lake Campground Office:
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Pog Lake Campground Office
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Rock Lake Campground Office and Access Point Office
- Daily: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Canoe Lake Access Point Office:
- Monday - Thursday : 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Friday - Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Lake Opeongo Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Shall Lake Access Point Office:
- Thursday - Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed
Sand Lake Gate Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Brent Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Kiosk Campground and Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point Office:
- Daily: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Kearney Access Point Office:
- Daily: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Trailer Sanitation Stations
- Sunday Lake (km 35.6): open
- Rock Lake: open (boil water)
- Minnesing (km 23): open
Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Access Points
For the following Access Point Roads we recommend Four Wheel Drive (4WD):
- Kingscote Lake Access Point
- Aylen Lake Access Point
Minnesing Bike Trail: The first two loops of the Minnesing Bike Trail, Sugar Bush Run and Timber Slide Loop, are cleared and open for use. The third loop remains closed at this time and the fourth loop is permanently closed.
Algonquin Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
This fire ban applies to all land within Algonquin Provincial Park, including:
• All developed campgrounds;
• All interior/backcountry camping - canoe tripping and backpacking;
• All picnic and day-use areas;
• All trails;
• All cottages, private and commercial leases within Algonquin.
During a fire ban:
• Campfires are not permitted at any time;
• Charcoal or wood burning barbeques may not be used;
• Portable gas/propane/naphtha stoves or barbecues that have a fuel source with a control valve may still be used;
• Backcountry users must have a portable stove with a fuel shut-off valve. Biolite or other wood/charcoal burning stoves are not permitted.
Enforcement staff will be patrolling the park by boat, aircraft and vehicle to ensure compliance.
The fire ban will remain in place until further notice and will be lifted as soon as conditions allow.
Amable du Fond River Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
As such, the Amable du Fond River is closed and inaccessible north of Highway 17 as it enters Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.
Amable du Fond River Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Arrowhead Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Starting September 2nd, the Comfort Station in the Lumby Campground will be closed for construction. While construction is underway, expect increased noise and construction related traffic throughout the campground. Impacted campsites have been closed as a result of this activity.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, Ontario Parks is investing in our infrastructure to better serve our park visitors for years to come.
Arrowhead Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Arrowhead Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Arrowhead Provincial Park has issued a TOTAL FIRE BAN that prohibits all open fires.
This fire ban applies to all land within Arrowhead Provincial Park, including:
• All developed campgrounds;
• All picnic and day-use areas;
• All trails;
What is allowed during a fire ban:
- portable gas or propane cooking stoves
- portable liquid-fuel cooking stoves
- propane barbecues
What's not allowed during a fire ban:
- campfires
- charcoal or wood barbecues
- biomass stoves
- candles
- torches
Enforcement staff will be patrolling the park to ensure compliance.
The fire ban will remain in place until further notice and will be lifted as soon as conditions allow.
Awenda Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Balsam Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Balsam Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Balsam Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water
A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Barron River Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Bass Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Bayview Escarpment Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Bayview Escarpment Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Beattie Pinery Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Bell Bay Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Bissett Creek Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Black Creek Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Black Creek Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Bon Echo Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Notice: Loop 3 (Abes) of the Abes and Essens Hiking Trail is CLOSED between campsites 529 and 530 due to storm damage. All 5 campsites on the trail remain open.
Bon Echo Provincial Park - Park Notice
Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.
Bon Echo Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Bonnechere Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Bonnechere River Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Boyne Valley Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
The pool will remain closed for the summer of 2025 as the project progresses.
Bronte Creek Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Cabot Head Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Cabot Head Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Carson Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Carson Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Chapleau-Nemegosenda River Provincial Park - Boil Water
Any water collected from lakes and rivers should be treated before using it for drinking, food preparation or dental care. Treatment could include filtration, disinfection tablets and/or boiling water for one minute.
Charleston Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice
Cell phone reception may be unreliable throughout this park. Plan ahead before arriving and check the local weather forecast prior to your visit.
Charleston Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Darlington Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Devil's Glen Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Driftwood Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
We appreciate your patience while we create more camping opportunities to better serve our park visitors.
Driftwood Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Duclos Point Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Duncan Escarpment Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
DuPont Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Earl Rowe Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Emily Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Emily Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Esker Lakes Provincial Park - Park Notice
The visitor centre is currently closed.
Esker Lakes Provincial Park - Park Notice
Cell phone reception may be unreliable throughout this park. Plan ahead before arriving and check the local weather forecast prior to your visit.
Fairbank Provincial Park - Park Notice
Cell phone reception may be unreliable throughout this park. Plan ahead before arriving and check the local weather forecast prior to your visit.
Ferris Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Fitzroy Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Forks of the Credit Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Foy Property Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Frontenac Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Fushimi Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water
A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
Camping is prohibited.
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No littering
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No hunting
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No horse back riding
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No alcohol
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No mechanized travel
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
Recreational use of drones is not permitted.
Gibson River Provincial Park - Park Notice
This is a non-operating park. There are no facilities or activities at this park.
Gibson River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
There is no parking available at this park.
Grant's Creek Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
Camping is prohibited.
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No littering
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No hunting
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No horse back riding
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No alcohol
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No mechanized travel
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
Recreational use of drones is not permitted.
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice
This is a non-operating park. There are no facilities or activities at this park.
Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice
There is limited parking at this park.
Holland Landing Prairie Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Hope Bay Forest Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Hope Bay Forest Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Indian Point Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Ira Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Ira Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water
Potable water stations are located in the park. Please check with the park on arrival for details. All other sources of water are under a boil water advisory. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
James N. Allan Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Jocko Rivers Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Johnston Hrb./Pine Tree Pt. Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Johnston Hrb./Pine Tree Pt. Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Please be advised that ongoing construction on Highway 11 between Englehart and Kirkland Lake is resulting in lane reductions and uneven road surfaces. Expect delays and drive with caution in work zones.
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park - Boil Water
Any water collected from lakes and rivers should be treated before using it for drinking, food preparation or dental care. Treatment could include filtration, disinfection tablets and/or boiling water for one minute.
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Killbear Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Lake St. Peter Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Lake Superior Provincial Park - Park Notice
Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.
Limestone Islands Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Lion's Head Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Lion's Head Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Little Cove Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Little Cove Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Lola Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Lower Madawaska River Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
MacLeod Provincial Park - Boil Water
Potable water stations are located in the park. Please check with the park on arrival for details. All other sources of water are under a boil water advisory. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Mara Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Mattawa River Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
As such, the Campion Rapids access point is closed as an entry or exit point to the Mattawa River. The Campion Rapids portage remains open for people paddling the Mattawa River.
The Amable du Fond River is closed and inaccessible between Highway 17 and where it enters the Mattawa River at Campion Rapids.
Mattawa River Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
McRae Point Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Menzel Centennial Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Michipicoten Island Provincial Park - Park Notice
Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.
Misery Bay Provincial Park - Boil Water
A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Missinaibi Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Murphys Point Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Neys Provincial Park - Park Notice
Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.
Noisy River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
North Beach Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Nottawasaga Lookout Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Oastler Lake Provincial Park - Warning
Ticks are found on this landscape.
Opeongo River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Ottawa River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Ouimet Canyon Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Pakwash Provincial Park - Boil Water
A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
In order to respect the spiritual and ceremonial dignity of the Petroglyphs site, photography and the use of digital devices is not permitted at the glyph site. Visitors are asked to keep cell phones in their pockets at the site. Photography is permitted throughout the rest of the park.
Dogs:
The indigenous community has requested that dogs not be present at the Petroglyphs site. Visitors intending to bring their dog are advised to bring another human companion to take turns waiting with the dog while the other person enters the Visitor Centre or walks down to the glyph site. There are benches available 100m up the path from glyph site where visitors can alternate waiting with their dog. Dogs are permitted throughout the rest of the park as long as they are on leash and under control.
Swimming:
In order to protect the fragile ecosystem of this unique lake, swimming is prohibited at McGinnis Lake.
Hiking:
Visitors are asked not to start any hiking trails after 3:00 pm as there is not time to complete the trails before 5:00 pm when visitors are asked to leave the park.
Please arrive well before 3:00 pm if planning to go for a hike.
Petroglyphs Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Pinery Provincial Park - Park Notice
Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.
Port Burwell Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Port Burwell Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Potholes Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Potholes Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Presqu'ile Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Pretty River Valley Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
René Brunelle Provincial Park - Boil Water
A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Rideau River Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Rondeau Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Rondeau Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Round Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
As a result, your reservation will need to be changed to another park where availability exists or cancelled. To make a change or to cancel your upcoming reservation please contact our call centre at 1-888-668-7275 (open daily; 7am-9pm ET) and speak with a reservation agent, no change or cancellation fees will apply.
Please contact the Ontario Parks call centre at 1-888-668-7275 (open daily 7:00 am – 9:00 pm) to cancel or modify your reservation by 9:00 pm ET on July 30, 2025.
If we have not heard from you by 9:00 pm ET on July 30, your reservation will be automatically cancelled, and you will receive a full refund. Please allow up to ten business days for your refund to appear on your credit card statement.
We understand that this closure will affect your plans and apologize for the inconvenience. You may be interested in our ‘Availability Notifications’ feature which directly emails you if a campsite becomes available for the park and dates that interest you. Simply click the green ‘Notify Me’ button when searching for a reservation to set up your notifications.
For updates on the status of the closure, please check back to our Park Alerts webpage.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Due to a severe storm on June 21, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season.
As such, the Amable du Fond River is closed and inaccessible north of Highway 17 as it enters Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Due to a severe storm on June 21, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season.
As such, the Campion Rapids access point is closed as an entry or exit point to the Mattawa River. The Campion Rapids portage remains open for people paddling the Mattawa River.
The Amable du Fond River is closed and inaccessible between Highway 17 and where it enters the Mattawa River at Campion Rapids.
Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Sandbanks Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Sandbanks Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Starting September 1st, the Comfort Station between campsites 109 and 111 in Outlet “A” Campgrounds will be closed for construction. While construction is underway, expect increased noise and construction related traffic throughout the campground. Necessary campsites have been closed as a result of this activity. To mitigate the impact of these closures on campsite availability, we will extend the operating season in Cedars Campground. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but we look forward to these new infrastructure improvements in 2026 to serve our visitors better!
Sandbanks Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Severn River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Sharbot Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No alcohol
Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No mechanized travel
Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No littering
Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No hunting
Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
Camping is prohibited.
Short Hills Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
Recreational use of drones is not permitted.
Short Hills Provincial Park - Warning
Ticks are found on this landscape.
Short Hills Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Please refer to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website and park kiosks for additional information and pictures.
https://inspection.gc.ca/plants/plant-pests-invasive-species/invasive-plants/fact-sheets/japanese-stiltgrass/eng/1331745159167/1331745245097
Why it’s a problem
Japanese stiltgrass can form dense stands that outcompete native vegetation. It reduces the regeneration of native woody species and the overall biodiversity of the invaded ecosystem.
What it looks like
Japanese stiltgrass is a sprawling grass. Stems are 40-120 cm long and 1-1.5 mm thick. The lower portion of the plant is prostrate while the upper portions and flowering branches are erect. It roots at its stem nodes. Leaf blades are pale green, narrowly elliptic, 4–9 cm long and 5–15 mm wide, with a characteristic shiny midrib. Leaf sheaths are shorter than internodes. Inflorescences are terminal racemes, 3-9 cm in length.
Where it’s found
Native to Asia, this species has naturalized in the eastern U.S. and continues to spread in the northeast. One small population of Japanese stiltgrass has been confirmed and is under official control in southern Ontario.
How it spreads
Fruits and seeds are dispersed by water and can attach to clothing or animal fur. Bird seed, soil, nursery stock, hay, muddy tires, equipment, vehicles, and footwear are additional means of dispersal. Seeds can persist in the soil for as long as five years.
Regulations
Japanese stiltgrass is regulated as a pest in Canada under the Plant Protection Act. The species is prohibited and therefore importation and domestic movement of regulated plants and their propagative parts is not permitted. If found, regulatory action can be taken.
Similar species
Japanese stiltgrass is similar to the North American native white cutgrass (Leersia virginica). However, distinctive traits of Japanese stiltgrass include hairless nodes, smaller leaf blades, purple fall colouration, and a shinier blade midrib. Moreover, Japanese stiltgrass is an annual weed with fibrous roots and a spike-like inflorescence, whereas Leersia species have rhizomes and a panicle type of inflorescence. Japanese stiltgrass may also be mistaken for another North American native, deertongue panicgrass (Dichanthelium clandestinum), as well as for small carpetgrass (Arthraxon hispidus).
What to do about it
Please contact your local CFIA office if you think you have found Japanese stiltgrass or other regulated invasive plants. The CFIA will follow-up to determine if further action is needed.
*Invasive plants are plant species that can be harmful when introduced into new areas. These species can invade agricultural and natural areas, causing serious damage to Canada's economy and environment. To find out more, visit www.inspection.gc.ca/invasive or contact CFIA’s Invasive Alien Species and Domestic Programs section at cfia.ias-eee.acia@canada.ca. To find your area or regional CFIA office, visit http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/offices/eng/1313255382836/1313256130232
Short Hills Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Sibbald Point Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Silent Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Silver Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Sioux Narrows Provincial Park - Boil Water
A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Six Mile Lake Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Slate Islands Provincial Park - Park Notice
Wildlife monitoring cameras or ecological monitoring devices are in use. Any photos containing images of members of the public are deleted according to Ontario Park’s photo policy (under development). Please contact the park superintendent, if you would like more information on this topic. Personal information is collected under the authority of Section 29 of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act.
Smokey Head/White Bluff Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Smokey Head/White Bluff Provincial Park - Boil Water
No potable water is available at this park.
The Massasauga Provincial Park - Warning
Ticks are found on this landscape.
The Massasauga Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Upper Madawaska River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Voyageur Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text
Westmeath Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
White Lake Provincial Park - Boil Water
A boil water advisory is in effect. Please bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute before using for drinking, food preparation and infant formula, and brushing teeth.
Widdifield Forest Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Wolf Island Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities
No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.
Wolf Island Provincial Park - Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
Beach Postings
A "posting" is an indication of elevated bacteria levels in the water, not intended as an indication of operational status.
| Park / Beach Name | Sample Date | Open / Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron East Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Aaron Main Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Achray - East |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Achray - West |
July 23, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Canisbay Campground "A" |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Canisbay Day Use "B" |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin East Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Kearney Lake |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Kiosk Access |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Mew Lake |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Pog Lake A |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Pog Lake C |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Raccoon Lake |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Rock Lake A |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Rock Lake B |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Tea Lake Camp. |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Two Rivers Camp. |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Two Rivers Picnic |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Algonquin Whitefish GC |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Arrowhead Beach 1 - Roe |
June 23, 2025 |
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| Arrowhead Beach 2 - Day Use |
June 23, 2025 |
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| Arrowhead Beach 3 - Lumby |
June 23, 2025 |
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| Arrow Lake Campground Beach |
July 8, 2025 |
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| Awenda Beach 1 |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Awenda Beach 2 |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Awenda Beach 3 |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Awenda Beach 4 |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Balsam Lake Balsam Lake Beach |
July 2, 2025 |
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| Bass Lake Bass Lake Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Batchawana Bay Batchawana Bay Beach |
August 4, 2025 |
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| Blue Lake Blue Lake Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Bon Echo New Beach |
July 9, 2025 |
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| Bon Echo North Beach (Campers) |
July 9, 2025 |
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| Bon Echo South Beach (Main) |
July 9, 2025 |
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| Bonnechere Bonnchere Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Caliper Lake Caliper Lake Beach |
July 21, 2025 |
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| Charleston Lake Campers |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Charleston Lake Day Use |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Chutes Chutes Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Darlington Lake Ontario Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Driftwood Day Use Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Emily Campers Beach |
August 12, 2025 |
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| Esker Lakes Campers |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Esker Lakes Day Use |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Fairbank Main - Day Use |
July 15, 2025 |
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| Fairbank Small - Campground |
July 15, 2025 |
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| Finlayson Point Beach 1 - Blue |
July 15, 2025 |
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| Finlayson Point Beach 2 - Red |
July 15, 2025 |
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| Fitzroy Campers Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Fitzroy Public Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Fushimi Lake Fushimi Lake Beach |
August 6, 2025 |
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| Grundy Lake Balsam Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Grundy Lake Main Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Grundy Lake Poplar Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Grundy Lake Red Maple Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Grundy Lake Trailer Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Grundy Lake White Birch Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Halfway Lake Main Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Inverhuron Inverhuron Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Inverhuron Inverhuron Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Ivanhoe Lake Ivanhoe Lake Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Kakabeka Falls Beach 1 |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Kettle Lakes Green Lake |
August 1, 2025 |
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| Kettle Lakes Island Lake |
August 1, 2025 |
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| Kettle Lakes Slab Lake |
August 1, 2025 |
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| Killarney East Beach (Main) |
July 2, 2025 |
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| Killarney West Beach (2nd) |
August 6, 2025 |
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| Killbear Blinds Bay |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Killbear Granite Saddle |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Killbear Harold Point |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Killbear Kilcoursie Bay |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Killbear Lighthouse |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Lake St. Peter Campers |
August 6, 2025 |
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| Lake St. Peter Day Use |
August 6, 2025 |
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| Lake Superior Agawa Bay |
July 22, 2025 |
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| Lake Superior Katherine Cove |
July 22, 2025 |
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| Lake Superior Old Woman Bay |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Lake Superior Rabbit Blanket |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Long Point New Park |
August 6, 2025 |
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| Long Point Old Park |
August 6, 2025 |
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| MacGregor Point Campers |
July 22, 2025 |
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| MacLeod MacLeod Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Mara Mara Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Marten River Assinika Beach |
July 28, 2025 |
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| Marten River Chicot Beach |
July 28, 2025 |
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| Marten River Main Beach (Day Use) |
July 28, 2025 |
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| McRae Point McRae Point Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Mikisew Beach 1 - North |
July 16, 2025 |
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| Mikisew Beach 2 - Centre |
July 16, 2025 |
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| Mikisew Beach 3 - Day Use |
July 16, 2025 |
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| Missinaibi Missinaibi Lake Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Mississagi Semiwhite Lake |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Murphys Point Campers (Hoggs Bay) |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Murphys Point Day Use |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Nagagamisis Nagagmisis Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Neys Beach 1 |
July 8, 2025 |
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| North Beach Lake Ontario Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| North Beach North Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Oastler Lake Oastler Lake Beach |
June 23, 2025 |
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| Ojibway Ojibway Beach |
July 30, 2025 |
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| Pakwash Beach 1 |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Pancake Bay Pancake Bay Beach |
August 4, 2025 |
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| Pinery The Pinery Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Point Farms Point Farms Beach |
August 12, 2025 |
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| Port Bruce Port Bruce Beach |
August 12, 2025 |
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| Port Burwell Port Burwell Beach |
August 12, 2025 |
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| Presqu'ile Presqu'ile Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Quetico Beach 1 |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Quetico Beach 2 |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Rainbow Falls East Beach |
July 16, 2025 |
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| Rainbow Falls Rossport (Superior) |
July 16, 2025 |
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| Rainbow Falls West Beach |
July 16, 2025 |
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| René Brunelle First Beach (Campers - A) |
August 5, 2025 |
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| René Brunelle Phipps Point - B (Day Use Area) |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Restoule Little Beach |
July 21, 2025 |
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| Restoule Main Beach |
July 21, 2025 |
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| Rideau River East Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Rideau River Main Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Rock Point Rock Point Beach |
August 12, 2025 |
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| Rondeau Lake Erie |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Rondeau Rondeau Bay |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Rondeau Visitors Centre |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Rushing River North Beach |
July 21, 2025 |
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| Rushing River South Main Beach |
July 21, 2025 |
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| Rushing River South Small Beach |
July 21, 2025 |
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| Samuel de Champlain Babawasse |
June 4, 2025 |
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| Samuel de Champlain Jingwakoki |
June 4, 2025 |
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| Samuel de Champlain Main Beach |
June 4, 2025 |
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| Sandbanks Dunes Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Sandbanks Lakeshore Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Sandbanks Outlet Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Sandbar Lake Main Beach |
August 6, 2025 |
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| Selkirk Selkirk Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Sharbot Lake Beach 1 (2-6) |
July 29, 2025 |
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| Sharbot Lake Beach 2 (7-11) |
July 29, 2025 |
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| Sibbald Point Main Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Silent Lake Day Use |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Silent Lake Pincer Bay |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Silver Falls Campground Beach |
July 8, 2025 |
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| Silver Lake Day Use |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Silver Lake Main Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Sioux Narrows Beach 1 |
July 14, 2025 |
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| Six Mile Lake Birch Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Six Mile Lake Maple Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Sleeping Giant Main Beach |
August 4, 2025 |
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| Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay Beach |
July 7, 2025 |
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| Turkey Point Beach 1 |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Turkey Point Normandale Beach |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Voyageur Champlain (Beach 1) |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Voyageur Day Use - New (Beach 3-Boat Rental) |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Voyageur Day Use - Old (Beach 2) |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Voyageur Iroquois ( Beach 4) |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Wakami Lake Day Use Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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| Wasaga Beach Zone A (A1-A13) |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Wasaga Beach Zone B (B1-B12) |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Wasaga Beach Zone C (C1-C5) |
August 11, 2025 |
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| White Lake Beach 2 - Day Use |
August 11, 2025 |
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| White Lake Beach 3 - Sundew |
August 11, 2025 |
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| Windy Lake Day Use Beach |
August 5, 2025 |
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