Alerts
Alerts and Advisories as of : August 21, 2026
Park Notice
The following backcountry entry points at Quetico Provincial Park will reopen on August 21st, 2026:
• Batchewaung Lake
• Sue Falls
• Cirrus
• Quetico
Due to impacts from nearby forest fires, the following backcountry entry points at Quetico Provincial Park will remain closed until October 31st, 2026:
• Agnes Lake
• Agnes Lake/Basswood Basecamp
• Baptism Creek
• Basswood River
• Bottle River
• Boundary Point – Saganagons
• Carp Lake
• Falls Chain Lakes
• Fly-In Access – Cache Bay
• Kahshahpiwi
• Kings Point Fly-In
• Knife Lake
• Mack Lake Fly-In
• Maligne River
• Man Chain Lakes
• McAree Lake
• Pickerel Lake
• Sarah Lake
• Three Mile
To ensure your planned route is not impacted by these closures, please refer to https://www.ontarioparks.ca/pdf/maps/quetico/limited-backcountry-reopening.pdf
Additionally, you may call the Quetico Information Line at 807-597-2735 for trip planning assistance.
If you would like to change or cancel your 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.
We understand that this may affect your plans and apologize for the inconvenience.
• Batchewaung Lake
• Sue Falls
• Cirrus
• Quetico
Due to impacts from nearby forest fires, the following backcountry entry points at Quetico Provincial Park will remain closed until October 31st, 2026:
• Agnes Lake
• Agnes Lake/Basswood Basecamp
• Baptism Creek
• Basswood River
• Bottle River
• Boundary Point – Saganagons
• Carp Lake
• Falls Chain Lakes
• Fly-In Access – Cache Bay
• Kahshahpiwi
• Kings Point Fly-In
• Knife Lake
• Mack Lake Fly-In
• Maligne River
• Man Chain Lakes
• McAree Lake
• Pickerel Lake
• Sarah Lake
• Three Mile
To ensure your planned route is not impacted by these closures, please refer to https://www.ontarioparks.ca/pdf/maps/quetico/limited-backcountry-reopening.pdf
Additionally, you may call the Quetico Information Line at 807-597-2735 for trip planning assistance.
If you would like to change or cancel your 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.
We understand that this may affect your plans and apologize for the inconvenience.
Fire Ban
This park is currently under a fire ban.
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 1 | August 17, 2026 |  |
| Beach 2 | August 17, 2026 | |