Discovery Centre
Bringing a Dog to the Park?
Open June 30 – September 6
Discovery starts here • Hands-on & interactive • A hub of park activity • Fishing Display in the Kids’ Discovery Area • Pick up the 2020 Kids’ Explorer Guide • Free with park admission • Naturalist staff to answer your questions
Bring the Kids ... Bring the Family!
Ontario Parks has a number of regulations regarding pets. The main reason is for the health and safety of our park visitors, as well as for protecting park wildlife and controlling noise. The staff at Charleston Lake has long recognized that dogs are a part of a camping vacation for a number of families. One common question we get during the dog days of summer is, “Where can I take my dog to swim in the lake?” Dogs are permitted to swim at the Canoe Launch or at the designated dog swimming area located north of the Shady Ridge Campground beach (see map below). You can see the start of the path from the parking area beside Campsite 315A in Shady Ridge. In this area all pet regulations still apply but you are permitted to let your dog swim in the waters off this area. Running's Bay No Motorboats
Fisherman’s Point
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Pet Regulations
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301 • Pets are not allowed crossing the beach with their owner/handler, to access the other side of the beach. BOAT LAUNCH, • Pets are not permitted in park buildings (e.g. Comfort Stations, TO SANDSTONE ISLAND & washrooms, Discovery Centre) SHORELINE TRAILS • You must pick up after your pet (stoop & scoop). • Pets are not permitted to make excessive noise or disturb others, Swimming cause damage, cause injury or harass wild animals in the park.
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For a violation of pet regulations, the owner or handler of the pet may receive a fine and/or eviction Water Tap from the park. Help us maintain these rules by being a responsible pet owner so that we can all continue to Yurtwith our furry companions. enjoy this great park 7