Alerts in Parks

Park alerts include fire bans, boil water advisories, prohibited activities and general park notices.

Alexander Stewart Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.

Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Provoking Falls Bridge Closure:
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 - Park Notice - Custom Text

East Gate Office:
- Daily: 8:00am - 4:30pm

West Gate Office:
- Daily: 8:00am - 4:30pm

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:
- Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday - Saturday : 10:00am – 8:00pm

Lake of Two Rivers Campground Office:
- Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday - Saturday : 10:00am – 8:00pm

Canisbay Lake Campground Office:
- Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday - Saturday : 10:00am – 8:00pm

Pog Lake Campground Office
- Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday - Saturday : 10:00am – 8:00pm

Rock Lake Campground Office and Access Point Office
- Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday - Saturday : 10:00am – 8:00pm

Canoe Lake Access Point Office:
- Friday - Tuesday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Wednesday - Thursday: Closed

Lake Opeongo Access Point Office:
- Friday - Tuesday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
- Wednesday - Thursday: Closed

Shall Lake Access Point Office:
- Friday - Tuesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: Closed

Sand Lake Gate Access Point Office:
- Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Starting September 12: Daily: 7:00am - 7:00pm

Brent Access Point Office:
- Daily: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Kiosk Campground and Access Point Office:
- Daily: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Kawawaymog (Round) Lake Access Point Office:
- Daily: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Kearney Access Point Office:
- Daily: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- After Thanksgiving until the end of October:
- Friday – Sunday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Monday – Thursday: Closed

Trailer Sanitation Stations
- Sunday Lake (km 35.6): open
- Rock Lake: open
- Minnesing (km 23): open

Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Updates

Access Points
For the following Access Point Roads we recommend Four Wheel Drive (4WD):
- 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.

Low Water Alerts
Expect low water conditions:
- Tim River past Rosebary Lake
- Rosebary Lake to the P1330 to Queer Lake
- David Creek off of Mubwayaka Lake
- Loontail Creek north of Rosebary Lake
- Creek from Pen Lake towards Welcome Lake
- The creek between Little McCraney Lake and McCraney Lake.

Algonquin Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

For Highway 60 Corridor Campgrounds: If you need assistance in a campground and would like to speak to a Park Warden with questions or a complaint, you can call or text them at:
- Tea Lake and Canisbay Lake Campgrounds 416-270-5137
- Mew Lake and Lake of Two Rivers Campgrounds 705-571-3528
- Pog Lake, Kearney Lake and Whitefish Lake Campgrounds 705-571-3621
- Rock Lake and Raccoon Lake Campgrounds 705-571-1574

In the event of a medical emergency or critical incident, please contact 911.

For general inquiries please call our information line: 705-633-5572
This phone line is answered Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm eastern standard time. Please note this mailbox is not monitored over the weekend.

Amable du Fond River 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.

Arrowhead Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Please be advised that construction of a new comfort station will be taking place this season in the Lumby Campground at Arrowhead Provincial Park. Visitors may encounter construction zones and noise from 8am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
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 - Park Notice - Custom Text

Trail Closure Notice
The western side of the Stubbs Falls Hiking Trail will be closed from September 15–19 for boardwalk repairs.
Visitors can still access the falls via the eastern side of the trail; however, please note that you will need to return along the same route.
We appreciate your understanding as we complete these improvements. For updates, please check back here or follow us on our social media channels.

Balsam Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

As a result of the ice storm earlier this spring, many areas of the park have had significant tree damage. For safety reasons, certain sections of the park have been closed. Cleanup operations are ongoing and may cause noise and disruptions. Please respect the closures and maintain a safe distance from work crews to ensure everyone's safety. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period.

Balsam Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Please note that the comfort station 4 showers are closed for maintenance.

We ask you to use the comfort stations 3 showers as an alternative.

Please continue to check back for updates.

Thank you for your patience and understanding

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.

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

Abes and Essens Hiking Trail Closures
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.

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 recreation complex, including the pool, tennis courts and volleyball courts served park visitors for 35 years. The infrastructure requires significant repairs, and this has provided us with an opportunity to create sustainable recreational opportunities for the community of today and for the next 35 years. We appreciate your patience as a construction project of this size involves many steps, and we want to ensure the final product meets the high standards our visitors have come to expect. We must consider energy efficiencies, environmental impact, accessibility, technology and health and safety.

The pool will remain closed for the summer of 2025 as the project progresses.

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.

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.

Devil's Glen Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.

Driftwood Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Please be advised that Driftwood Provincial Park is expanding their recreational opportunities this season by creating additional campsites. To facilitate this work, campsite closures for the fall of 2025 have been put in place and visitors may encounter construction zones and noise from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday in the area of Brumm Campground. Brumm Campground will be closed to allow for construction.

We appreciate your patience while we create more camping opportunities to better serve our park visitors.

Driftwood Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Water Quality Advisory - Suspect Blue Green Algae.
People or pets should not enter the water if it looks green or blue-green.
If you come in contact with algae, rinse off with clean water.

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.

Emily Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

As a result of the ice storm earlier this spring, many areas of the park have had significant tree damage. For safety reasons, certain sections of the park have been closed (including hiking trails, some trails to bathroom facilities and campgrounds). Cleanup operations are ongoing and may cause noise and disruptions. Please respect the closures and maintain a safe distance from work crews to ensure everyone's safety. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period.

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.

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.

Hardy Lake Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

The park is currently closed until further notice.

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.

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

Construction Notice: Delays on Highway 11
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

Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

George Lake Campground: Please be advised that construction of twenty-two new campsites will be taking place in the George Lake Campground starting November 1st, 2025 until April 1st, 2026. Due to construction, the campground, with the exception of Roofed Accommodations, will be closed for overnight camping. Day use of all trails, except Cranberry Bog, is permitted. Visitors during this period may encounter construction zones and noise from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Camping on the Silhouette Trail will still be permitted during this time. Also, for this Winter, the Park will have modified cross country ski trails still available for use (approximately 15km) accessed through our Granite Ridge Day Use Area.

Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

George Lake Campground: Please be advised that construction will commence for a Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN) radio tower on October 15th, 2025. The radio tower is being built in the vicinity of the park’s trailer dump-and-fill station. Visitors to the park during this period may experience additional noise from construction from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Killarney Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Due to the popularity of The Crack trail and Chikanishing trail, campsite holders must have a valid permit for these trails. Visitors with a current campsite reservation should inform gate staff of their plans to hike The Crack or Chikanishing upon check-in, so staff may issue the appropriate day-permit at no additional charge.

Killbear Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Harold Point Campground: Please be advised that construction of a new comfort station will be taking place in Harold Point Campground (campsites 500-631). Visitors may encounter construction zones and noise from 8am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The existing comfort station will remain open for the 2025 season.

Killbear Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

FALL PARK OFFICE HOURS - Starting September 2nd, 2025

Control Sub Office:
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday: 1:45 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday& Sunday: 10 am to 4:15 pm

Park Office:
Sunday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-6:00PM
Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM

Harold Point Sub Office:
Sunday-Thursday 11:30 AM-6:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM-9:00 PM

Discovery Centre:
Monday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Nature Shoppe:
Monday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lake Superior Provincial Park - Park Notice

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.

MacLeod Provincial Park - Boil Water

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

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.

Menzel Centennial Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.

Michipicoten Island Provincial Park - Park Notice

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.

Neys Provincial Park - Park Notice

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

Photography / Digital device use:
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.

Pinery Provincial Park - Park Notice

Port Burwell Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

P4 and P5 Day Use and Beach areas are without running water. Hand sanitizer has been provided at the vault washrooms.

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.

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

Due to ice storm damage on March 29/30, 2025, and late winter conditions, Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park may have hazardous conditions in many parts of the park, including fallen, or loose trees and tree limbs. We recommend that visitors who plan to enter this park take precaution, and we apologize for any inconvenience. Park staff are working diligently to clean up parks as a result of the ice storm.

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.

Rondeau Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

The Rondeau Provincial Park pier suffered ice damage in January of 2014. For public safety reasons, the pier remains closed until further notice.

Rondeau Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

The Marsh Tower and boardwalk were severely damaged by ice sheer. For public safety reasons, both the Marsh Tower and boardwalk were removed until further notice. Options for rehabilitation of the Marsh Tower and boardwalk are currently being explored.

Round Lake Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.

Rushing River 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.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

A severe storm occurred at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park on June 21, 2025. The storm, which included a microburst, resulted in extensive tree damage and hazardous conditions. Because of the magnitude of damage, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park will remain closed for the 2025 season.

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

Amable du Fond River Provincial Park
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

Mattawa River Provincial Park
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.

Sandbanks Provincial Park - Park Notice - Custom Text

Please Note:
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

Please be advised that the County Marathon will occur Sunday October 5th, 2025. Traffic in and out of the park will be impacted as OPP will be conducting rolling road closures on County Roads 10, 11, and 12. It is recommended that park visitors avoid entering or exiting the park from 10:00-11:30 am.

Severn River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.

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

Japanese Stiltgrass, a shade-tolerant invasive annual grass of forests, wetlands, damp fields, lawns, trails and roadside ditches has been identified in Short Hills Provincial Park

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

The East loop and the North section of the Terrace creek trail is closed due to unsafe trail conditions. The South Terrace Creek trail which connects to Black Walnut remains open at this time.

Slate Islands Provincial Park - Park Notice

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.

Upper Madawaska River Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.

Wasaga Beach Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.

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.

Wolf Island Provincial Park - Prohibited Activities

No campfires or open fires are permitted at any time.

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
Aaron Main Beach	August 5, 2025
Algonquin Achray - East	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Achray - West	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Canisbay Campground "A"	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Canisbay Day Use "B"	August 25, 2025
Algonquin East Beach	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Kearney Lake	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Kiosk Access	August 18, 2025
Algonquin Mew Lake	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Pog Lake A	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Pog Lake C	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Raccoon Lake	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Rock Lake A	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Rock Lake B	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Tea Lake Camp.	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Two Rivers Camp.	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Two Rivers Picnic	August 25, 2025
Algonquin Whitefish GC	August 25, 2025
Arrowhead Beach 1 - Roe	September 3, 2025
Arrowhead Beach 2 - Day Use	September 3, 2025
Arrowhead Beach 3 - Lumby	September 3, 2025
Arrow Lake Campground Beach	August 19, 2025
Awenda Beach 1	August 11, 2025
Awenda Beach 2	August 11, 2025
Awenda Beach 3	August 11, 2025
Awenda Beach 4	August 11, 2025
Balsam Lake Balsam Lake Beach	September 2, 2025
Bass Lake Bass Lake Beach	August 26, 2025
Batchawana Bay Batchawana Bay Beach	August 4, 2025
Blue Lake Blue Lake Beach	August 5, 2025
Bon Echo New Beach	August 13, 2025
Bon Echo North Beach (Campers)	August 13, 2025
Bon Echo South Beach (Main)	August 13, 2025
Bonnechere Bonnchere Beach	September 2, 2025
Caliper Lake Caliper Lake Beach	July 21, 2025
Charleston Lake Campers	September 2, 2025
Charleston Lake Day Use	September 2, 2025
Chutes Chutes Beach	August 25, 2025
Darlington Lake Ontario Beach	August 27, 2025
Driftwood Day Use Beach	August 29, 2025
Emily Campers Beach	August 26, 2025
Esker Lakes Campers	September 2, 2025
Esker Lakes Day Use	September 2, 2025
Fairbank Main - Day Use	August 19, 2025
Fairbank Small - Campground	August 19, 2025
Finlayson Point Beach 1 - Blue	August 28, 2025
Finlayson Point Beach 2 - Red	August 28, 2025
Fitzroy Campers Beach	August 25, 2025
Fitzroy Public Beach	August 25, 2025
Fushimi Lake Fushimi Lake Beach	August 6, 2025
Grundy Lake Balsam Beach	August 11, 2025
Grundy Lake Main Beach	August 11, 2025
Grundy Lake Poplar Beach	August 11, 2025
Grundy Lake Red Maple Beach	August 11, 2025
Grundy Lake Trailer Beach	August 11, 2025
Grundy Lake White Birch Beach	August 11, 2025
Halfway Lake Main Beach	August 5, 2025
Inverhuron Inverhuron Beach	August 26, 2025
Ivanhoe Lake Ivanhoe Lake Beach	August 5, 2025
Kakabeka Falls Beach 1	September 2, 2025
Kettle Lakes Green Lake	September 3, 2025
Kettle Lakes Island Lake	September 3, 2025
Kettle Lakes Slab Lake	September 3, 2025
Killarney East Beach (Main)	July 2, 2025
Killarney West Beach (2nd)	August 6, 2025
Killbear Blinds Bay	August 11, 2025
Killbear Granite Saddle	August 11, 2025
Killbear Harold Point	August 11, 2025
Killbear Kilcoursie Bay	August 11, 2025
Killbear Lighthouse	August 11, 2025
Lake St. Peter Campers	August 6, 2025
Lake St. Peter Day Use	August 6, 2025
Lake Superior Agawa Bay	August 26, 2025
Lake Superior Katherine Cove	July 22, 2025
Lake Superior Old Woman Bay	August 12, 2025
Lake Superior Rabbit Blanket	August 12, 2025
Long Point New Park	August 27, 2025
Long Point Old Park	August 27, 2025
MacGregor Point Campers	July 28, 2025
MacLeod MacLeod Beach	September 8, 2025
Mara Mara Beach	August 25, 2025
Marten River Assinika Beach	August 28, 2025
Marten River Chicot Beach	August 28, 2025
Marten River Main Beach (Day Use)	August 28, 2025
McRae Point McRae Point Beach	August 26, 2025
Mikisew Beach 1 - North	August 13, 2025
Mikisew Beach 2 - Centre	August 13, 2025
Mikisew Beach 3 - Day Use	August 13, 2025
Missinaibi Missinaibi Lake Beach	August 5, 2025
Mississagi Semiwhite Lake	August 11, 2025
Murphys Point Campers (Hoggs Bay)	September 1, 2025
Murphys Point Day Use	September 1, 2025
Nagagamisis Nagagmisis Beach	August 5, 2025
Neys Beach 1	August 12, 2025
North Beach Lake Ontario Beach	August 11, 2025
North Beach North Beach	August 11, 2025
Oastler Lake Oastler Lake Beach	September 2, 2025
Ojibway Ojibway Beach	July 30, 2025
Pakwash Beach 1	September 2, 2025
Pancake Bay Pancake Bay Beach	August 4, 2025
Pinery The Pinery Beach	August 28, 2025
Point Farms Point Farms Beach	August 27, 2025
Port Bruce Port Bruce Beach	August 25, 2025
Port Burwell Port Burwell Beach	August 26, 2025
Presqu'ile Presqu'ile Beach	August 27, 2025
Quetico Beach 1	August 20, 2025
Quetico Beach 2	August 20, 2025
Rainbow Falls East Beach	August 12, 2025
Rainbow Falls Rossport (Superior)	August 12, 2025
Rainbow Falls West Beach	August 12, 2025
René Brunelle First Beach (Campers - A)	August 5, 2025
René Brunelle Phipps Point - B (Day Use Area)	August 5, 2025
Restoule Little Beach	July 21, 2025
Restoule Main Beach	July 21, 2025
Rideau River East Beach	September 2, 2025
Rideau River Main Beach	September 2, 2025
Rock Point Rock Point Beach	August 26, 2025
Rondeau Lake Erie	August 25, 2025
Rondeau Rondeau Bay	August 25, 2025
Rondeau Visitors Centre	August 25, 2025
Rushing River North Beach	July 21, 2025
Rushing River South Main Beach	July 21, 2025
Rushing River South Small Beach	July 21, 2025
Samuel de Champlain Babawasse	June 4, 2025
Samuel de Champlain Jingwakoki	June 4, 2025
Samuel de Champlain Main Beach	June 4, 2025
Sandbanks Dunes Beach	August 27, 2025
Sandbanks Lakeshore Beach	August 27, 2025
Sandbanks Outlet Beach	August 27, 2025
Sandbar Lake Main Beach	September 8, 2025
Selkirk Selkirk Beach	August 26, 2025
Sharbot Lake Beach 1 (2-6)	August 19, 2025
Sharbot Lake Beach 2 (7-11)	August 19, 2025
Sibbald Point Main Beach	August 25, 2025
Silent Lake Day Use	August 19, 2025
Silent Lake Pincer Bay	August 19, 2025
Silver Falls Campground Beach	August 19, 2025
Silver Lake Day Use	August 25, 2025
Silver Lake Main Beach	August 25, 2025
Sioux Narrows Beach 1	July 14, 2025
Six Mile Lake Birch Beach	August 29, 2025
Six Mile Lake Maple Beach	August 29, 2025
Sleeping Giant Main Beach	August 4, 2025
Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay Beach	July 7, 2025
Turkey Point Beach 1	August 25, 2025
Turkey Point Normandale Beach	August 25, 2025
Voyageur Champlain (Beach 1)	August 26, 2025
Voyageur Day Use - New (Beach 3-Boat Rental)	August 26, 2025
Voyageur Day Use - Old (Beach 2)	August 26, 2025
Voyageur Iroquois ( Beach 4)	August 26, 2025
Wakami Lake Day Use Beach	September 3, 2025
Wasaga Beach Zone A (A1-A13)	August 21, 2025
Wasaga Beach Zone B (B1-B12)	August 21, 2025
Wasaga Beach Zone C (C1-C5)	August 21, 2025
White Lake Beach 2 - Day Use	August 11, 2025
White Lake Beach 3 - Sundew	August 11, 2025
Windy Lake Day Use Beach	September 2, 2025
Windy Lake Day Use Beach	September 2, 2025