Alerts
Alerts and Advisories as of : August 9, 2026
Park Notice
Due to nearby forest fire activity, Quetico Provincial Park has extended the closure of the Dawson Trail Campground, including campsites, roofed accommodations, and all day-use areas to August 14, 2026.
Quetico’s backcountry and all backcountry entry stations also remain closed. The current proposed backcountry reopening date is August 21st.
Public safety is our top priority. We will reopen the park as soon as it is safe to do so. We will be reassessing again on August 14, 2026 if further cancellations are required.
Affected reservation holders will be contacted and given a full refund or the opportunity to change their reservation (on availability) with no penalty.
For up-to-date information on this fire and others please visit the Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire Info Map at www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires
Quetico’s backcountry and all backcountry entry stations also remain closed. The current proposed backcountry reopening date is August 21st.
Public safety is our top priority. We will reopen the park as soon as it is safe to do so. We will be reassessing again on August 14, 2026 if further cancellations are required.
Affected reservation holders will be contacted and given a full refund or the opportunity to change their reservation (on availability) with no penalty.
For up-to-date information on this fire and others please visit the Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Fire Info Map at www.ontario.ca/page/forest-fires
Park Notice
Ecological monitoring devices are in use. Please contact Jason Blier, Jason.blier@ontario.ca, (807) 598-8261 if you would like more information.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006. Images inadvertently capturing suspected criminal, safety, or security violations, may be disclosed to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Any remaining records that contain the image of an identifiable individual will be deleted or altered to make the individuals unidentifiable.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006. Images inadvertently capturing suspected criminal, safety, or security violations, may be disclosed to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Any remaining records that contain the image of an identifiable individual will be deleted or altered to make the individuals unidentifiable.
Beach Postings
A "posting" is an indication of elevated bacteria levels in the water, not intended as an indication of operational status.
| Beach Name | Sample Date | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Beach 2 | July 8, 2026 |  |
| Beach 1 | July 8, 2026 | |