SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN & DRIFTWOOD
INFORMATION GUIDE
Welcome to Driftwood and Samuel de Champlain Provincial Parks. We appreciate you returning for another year or for deciding to visit us for the first time. Both parks provide fantastic recreational opportunities with spectacular scenery. The Mattawa and Ottawa river valleys are historically significant, with the Mattawa River being part of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.
Explore our lakes and rivers by canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard, or discover our parks by foot on one of the many hiking trails. We also have beautiful, sandy beaches which are ideal for spending your day on, whether you’re camping or just visiting for the day.
We endeavour to ensure all visitors have a safe and enjoyable stay. Should you have any comments or concerns during your visit, please bring them to our attention, and we will work to resolve any issues you
may have in a timely manner. You may also wish to connect with us on social media. Follow both parks on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you again for visiting us and spending your well-deserved respite in our beautiful, protected areas. We hope you enjoy your stay and create livelong memories here and in all Ontario Parks.
Safe travels, Park Staff
Photo: Josie Dinsmore
Gone with the Gatehouse!
Over the last few years, you may have noticed signage about “paperless permits” or staff encouraging guests to register online. These changes are to streamline your experience and to cutdown on idle time as you arrive at our parks. If you still want that traditional check-in experience, or to speak with park staff, please visit the Park Store where a store attendant will be happy to assist you.
What does paperless permits mean? Paperless permits means that you are no longer required to display a paper-copy of your valid permit. It’s important to note that paperless does not mean permitless; you are still required to carry proof of your valid camping or day-use permit. If you do not already have a permit, please reserve your permit online, through the Call Centre (1-888-668-7275), or head straight to the Park Store to purchase one. And don’t forget- you must also register your license plate to your permit.
Why do I need to register my License plate? Your license plate must be registered to your reservation/permit for your permit to be valid. This can be completed on your Ontario Parks account by clicking the green “Pre-Register” button on your online reservation, by calling the Call Centre (1-888-668-7275), or by stopping by the Park Store and having one of our store attendants assist you. Rather than seeing a paper permit in your vehicle or on your site post, Park Wardens check to see if your license plate is registered.
If you have registered the correct license plate to your valid permit, you may proceed directly to your destination within the park and start enjoying your time at Samuel de Champlain or Driftwood right away! If you need to register an additional vehicle to your campsite, or wish to speak with a staff member, please head to the Park Store.
I arrived after the Park Store closed – what do I do?
you have a reservation, please go ahead to your campsite. Maps are available outside the Park Store. You will be checked-in automatically the following morning.
Our comfort stations are cleaned daily. They are closed during cleaning. Please respect staff as they work hard to clean and maintain our facilities.
Living outside in a camping setting with bugs and weather can make showers feel like a true luxury! We are happy to have showers available in our comfort stations for your convenience. Please keep in mind, there may be some temperature fluctuations and water pressure might not be up to your standard. If you’re experiencing extreme fluctuations in temperature or pressure, please speak with staff so we can check our system.
Laundry machines
Washing and drying machines are available for use in all the comfort stations. They are coin operated and cost $3.00 a load and accept loonies only. Change is available at the Park Store.
Customer comments
Staff love to hear about your experience, the good and the bad! Please fill out a comment card regarding your visit at the Park Store or Mattawa River Visitor Centre. If it is an issue that needs immediate attention, please speak with staff at either location.
If you do not have a reservation, and/or need to register your license plate to your reservation, please make you reserve online and preregister your vehicle at that time. Or visit the Park Store first-thing in the morning for staff to assist you. Additional vehicle permits will need to be purchased and registered in the morning at the Park Store.
I’m leaving early, what do I do? If you decide to end your camping stay early, bring electronic proof of your permit to the Park Store by 12:00pm and you will receive a full refund for the unused nights (less the reservation fee). If the change is completed after 12:00pm, you will be charged the applicable camping fee for that night and receive a refund for all other remaining nights (less the reservation fee).
Garbage & Recycling
Park visitors! Help us keep our parks clean by disposing of your garbage correctly.
Please dispose of garbage at designated garbage and recycling areas. If you find a full container when you go to dispose your garbage, don’t leave it where wildlife can access it. Find a different container with room or contact park staff for advice.
When planning your park visits, consider how you’ll do your part to keep our parks litter-free. Bring garbage bags to collect your trash and aim to make your visit zero or low waste!
Not everything you recycle at home can be recycled here. Please check the bins for a list of what we recycle. You can help divert needless waste from landfills by taking home anything you can recycle that we can’t. Thank you for your cooperation!
All firewood bags are to be disposed of in the garbage as they are not recyclable. Please do not leave firewood bags on your campsite post. We appreciate your efforts to help us protect these beautiful spaces.
How to animal proof your campsite
• Store all food and animal attractants in a hard sided vehicle/trailer.
• The best place to store food and animal attractants in is the trunk of your vehicle.
• Do not leave garbage on your campsite!
• Do not leave any food source on your campsite while it is unattended. This includes when you’re at the beach, on a hike, visiting the loo, or sleeping.
Animal attractants include:
• Food
• Compost
• Personal toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.)
Park Store
• Coolers (full or empty)
• Dishes
• Cans
• Cardboard boxes
• Storage totes
Our Park Stores are bursting with amazing souvenirs, swag, camping gear, toiletries, snacks and drinks, books and activities, some essential grocery items (smores anyone?) and so much more! Our inventory changes every season, so be sure to pop in to see what’s available this year.
Firewood, kindling, ice, and watercraft rentals are all available from the Park Store.
Samuel de Champlain (SdCPP): (705) 744-3348
Driftwood: (613) 586-2553
Watercraft Rentals
We offer canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards for rent, weather dependant. All rentals are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. You are provided with paddles, lifejackets (PFDs), and safety kits according to the watercraft you rent. Every person using the equipment must wear a PFD when using our equipment. Brought your own watercraft and forgot your PFD? We offer free PFD rentals to anyone who asks! If you brought your own PFD and are renting our equipment, please ensure our staff see your PFD at the time of rental.
When you’re finished enjoying your rental for the allotted time, please return it to the same spot on the rack that you got it from and take the keys, PFDs, paddles, and safety kits back to the Park Store.
Everyone who will be using the watercraft needs to be at the Park Store to sign waivers at the time of renting.
Games
Looking for an activity to play on your site or at the beach? We offer a variety of games for rent including: Ladderball, Spikeball, Beanbag toss, and Kanjam. Game rentals are rented by the day. Please speak to store staff for prices.
Extension cords (30 AMP and 15 AMP) are available for rent from the Park Store for a fee of $5.00 per night. A $100 deposit is required.
Discovery
There are all sorts of things to do and places to explore in Samuel de Champlain and Driftwood Provincial Parks. For many visitors, a must
discovering the wonders of nature! Bring along your Discovery Activity
Discovery Activity Books help you explore the park, observe plants and animals, and discover the wonders of nature. These books are perfect self-guided activities for in a park, your backyard, or local community; so be sure to pick up your FREE copy today and get exploring. Here is one of our favourite activities from the book to get you started.
discoveries!
Children’s Programs: Kids! These programs are just for you. Full of fun activities and games, it’s a great way to get out and discover nature. Don’t forget to bring your parents with you.
Evening Programs: Engaging and informative, evening programs are scheduled regularly throughout the summer and are a fun way to learn about the natural and cultural features of the park.
Workshops: Learn a hands-on skill like orienteering or capture your memories in watercolour paint as our staff lead you through longer training sessions.
Special Events: Larger and longer theatrical presentations that bring history to life occur regularly throughout the summer. Interested in history? Schedule a visit for the annual Voyageur Rendezvous in August or attend a special Spirit Night. For details and dates, please check the online events page of our website.
Mattawa River Visitor Centre
Come meet our Discovery Ranger naturalists at the Visitor Centre and get a close look at natural objects, artifacts, bones, and pelts. Have a question about the park or the natural environment? Our interpreters are here to help.
Exhibits tell the story of the Mattawa River, a significant travel route for local Indigenous nations, and later European exploration for becomes Canada. See an amazing handcrafted 38’ birch bark canoe.
Open daily July and August. Weekends only or by appointment in spring and fall.
Discover the Mattawa River: Big Canoe Tours
Experience the Mattawa River in a Big Canoe. While taking in the scenic views, park staff will guide you through the role of these big canoes on the Mattawa River: Who built them? Who paddled them and what was their life like? What can we learn from these big canoes as we all work toward truth and reconciliation?
A three-hour canoe ride, this tour includes a stop at a small waterfall before returning to the launch spot. Although some paddling experience is great, no canoe experience is required. Just like the voyageurs of the past, the task of driving this canoe is a group effort, and everyone will be supported along the journey.
Tours will begin at the end of June and will be offered regularly throughout the summer. After September 1, tours will be reduced to weekends.
There is a maximum of ten (10) participants for each tour. To sign up, please visit the Park Store to purchase a ticket. Tours must be booked by 4:00 p.m. the day before. For more information on scheduling and prices, please visit the events page of our website or speak with staff t the Park Store. We look forward to having you join us on our paddle through the past!
Exploring Our Parks
Paddle the Parks
Whether it’s a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard, getting out on the water is an essential part of camping, and Samuel de Champlain boasts some excellent paddling opportunities. Here are some of our staff’s top picks.
Long Lake - Quiet and serene, Long Lake is one of the more understated water bodies in the park. Long and narrow, its cliff walls and high banks mimic the Mattawa River. While you may have seen it from the hiking trails, getting out into the middle of the lake will give you a band new perspective.
Amable du Fond River - The central lake in our campgrounds, Moore Lake is just a widening of the Amable du Fond River. Paddle up to the northwest corner of the lake and follow the meandering river upstream. Nothing beats an early morning paddle as the mist is rising off the water, or a trip just before dusk as wildlife emerges. It’s a great place to look for beavers, muskrat, otters, and shorebirds. Make sure to plan and stay safe if you are going to be on the water after dark.
The Mattawa River - A trip to Samuel de Champlain isn’t complete without at least dipping your toes in the Mattawa River. Our signature Big Canoe Tour are an excellent way to experience this river and discover its remarkable history. But, if you’re an independent adventurer, trips both up and down river from the Campion rapids can be very rewarding. Upriver boasts historic portage, an ancient ochre mine, and the stunning Paresseaux Falls. If you’re paddling down river, a detour to explore The Gut is an absolute must. Stop by the Mattawa River Visitor Centre and ask our knowledgeable staff to help you plan your next paddling adventure! Watercraft available to rent at from the Park Store.
Dumoine River - Located directly across Driftwood Bay in Quebec, the Dumoine River is a great option for both overnight and day canoe trips! It’s also a great place to go sea-kayaking. Inexperienced canoeists and kayakers should be cautious crossing the Ottawa River; winds can become fierce with little to no warning.
Long Lake
Mattawa River
Amable du Fond River
Dumoine River
Hit the Trails
Trail Etiquette
If you take your dog hiking, please ensure they stay under control on a leash no more than 2m in length and remember to clean up after them. Waste bags are to be disposed of in the provided garbage cans, even if your bags are biodegradable, nobody wants to see your pet’s waste hanging from a tree branch or tossed aside.
If you smoke, please make sure your cigarette is completely extinguished when you are finished and dispose of the butt in one of the many garbage cans throughout the park. They are harmful to the ecosystem and the many creatures that call our parks home.
Samuel de Champlain and Driftwood Provincial Parks do not have mountain biking trails and we ask visitors not to take their bikes on the hiking trails.
Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints!
Trail Safety
Use the maps in this guide to help you locate trailheads and waypoints on our trails. Do not use trails that are closed, even if they look safe, they are closed for a reason.
We recommend taking a daypack with the trail map, whistle, rain gear, hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Cell phones may not have service on some of our longer trails.
• Drink water before the hike and take water and snacks with you on the trail.
• Wear appropriate footwear that fits well and gives adequate support.
• Know your limits! If you do not hike or walk on uneven terrain often, begin with an easier, shorter trail, such as the Wabashkiki (SdCPP) or the Riverview loop on the Oak Highlands trail (Driftwood).
• Mosquitoes and Black flies can be abundant and are attracted to our body warmth and breath. Try wearing lighter-coloured clothing, avoid perfumed soaps or sprays, and use insect repellent as directed. The later summer months, windy days, and mid-day hours tend to provide the most reprieve from bugs. Remember, it’s their home, we’re just visiting, so no, we can’t do anything about them!
Samuel de Champlain in Winter
Summer may be the most usual time for a visit to Samuel de Champlain, but you could hit the trails in winter too! While the park is not operating in winter, park staff work with the Canadian Ecology Centre (CEC) to groom multi-use trails throughout the park. Rent a cabin with the CEC and grab a pair of snowshoes or skis to explore a winter wonderland.
The Park Rules
Park Wardens – Here to Help
Samuel de Champlain and Driftwood Provincial Park Wardens are the front-line workers responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations within the park. Please keep in mind that within the park boundaries, our Park Wardens have the same powers as the Ontario Provincial Police. They are on patrol to provide safety and information to all our visitors and would appreciate your cooperation.
Need a Warden? In case of an emergency, please call 911. If you wish to report a complaint, please visit, or call the Park Store. Complaints are confidential and will be investigated as soon as possible, though these phones are not monitored 24/7.
Samuel de Champlain (SdCPP): (705) 744-3348
Driftwood: (613) 586-2553
Generator hours
We understand that the use of a generator while camping is sometimes required for charging batteries, etc. and we also understand that it can be a very disrupting noise for neighbouring campsites that are looking for a quiet camping experience.
At SdCPP, generator usage is permitted from: 9:00am-1:00pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm.
Radio free & Generator free campsites
Visitors to Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park can enjoy a radio free and generator free zone. Campsites 140-149 are radio and generator free. No operation of radios or other devices that amplify sound are allowed. The use of these devices with personal headphones is permitted. No generators are allowed at any time on these sites.
What can I put on my campsite?
A maximum of 6 people per campsite is allowed. There is a limit of 3 shelters (only 1 of which may be a trailer/RV) plus dining shelter on a campsite. Please ensure that your vehicle and equipment does not encroach onto roadways or into campsite vegetation and buffer zones. Park staff may ask you to move your equipment for safety or resource protection purposes.
Pets
We love that you bring your furry friends camping with you! But pets bring added responsibilities to your stay:
• Pets must always remain on a leash (no longer than 2 meters in length).
• Pick up after your pet. Stoop and scoop bags are available at the Park Store and Comfort Stations.
• Ensure they do not cause excessive noise or disturb others or wildlife.
• Pets are not allowed anywhere on the beaches. This includes the sand and inside or outside the buoy line.
• Pets wanting to take a swim can do so at the boat launch area.
Why can’t I burn deadfall/sticks around my site?
To help preserve the park’s natural environment, the gathering of dead wood or cutting of trees is prohibited. This includes stripping white birch trees of their bark and cutting saplings for roasting sticks. These activities do irreparable damage to your campground and are a chargeable offence under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act. Many animals rely on fallen branches and timber for shelter and camouflage. Decay is a natural process and necessary to replace nutrients in the soil so that plants can continue to grow. If you prefer a campsite where the undergrowth gives you some privacy from your neighbours and where animals can find homes nearby, you must leave the twigs, branches, logs, and other natural litter on the ground. Help save and support the park by purchasing firewood from the Park Store.
Ticks and Lyme Disease
Do ticks and contracting Lyme disease make you wary of going outdoors? By being aware of ticks and understanding the role they play in spreading Lyme and other tick-borne diseases you are taking the first step to protect yourself and your loved ones.
There are many different species of ticks and not all of them carry Lyme disease. The most common tick you may encounter is the American Dog Tick, which does not carry Lyme disease. The only tick that carries Lyme disease in Ontario is the Blacklegged (Deer) Tick, scientifically known as Ixodes Scapularis. Both types of ticks can be found in wooded areas, leaf litters and tall grass habitats. In Ontario, Blacklegged ticks are most commonly found in rural areas along the north shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River. Blacklegged ticks are known to feed on migratory birds and as a result, they can be transported throughout the province. Therefore, while the potential is lower the further north you go, it is possible for people to encounter Blacklegged ticks, or to be infected with Lyme disease from the bite of an infected Blacklegged tick, almost anywhere in the province, especially with climate change impacting migration patterns and increasing temperatures across Ontario.
Ticks feed slowly, and an infected tick must feed on a person for at least 24 hours in order to transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Because of this delay, prompt detection and removal of ticks is one of the key methods of preventing Lyme disease. If you become infected from a tick bite, symptoms usually begin within 1 - 2 weeks, but can take as long as one month to begin. The “classic” symptom is a bulls-eye rash that can develop anywhere on the body; however, this rash may not occur in all cases. Early symptoms of Lyme disease can include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headaches, fatigue, stiff neck, jaw pain, swollen glands and sore muscles. If untreated, problems with the heart, nervous system, and joints can occur months or years later. Lyme disease can be easily treated in its early stages so seek medical attention immediately if you feel unwell.
When you are out in tick habitat you can better protect yourself by taking a few precautions:
• Wear long sleeves and tuck your pants into your socks, and your shirt into your pants.
• Wear light coloured clothing so you can detect ticks before they attach.
• Use insect repellent containing “DEET” (please follow manufacturer’s directions). Apply it to your exposed skin and outer clothing.
• Conduct a tick check when you come in from outdoors. Look on your clothes, body, and pets. Pay close attention to your groin, scalp, and armpits.
• Shower within 2 hours after arriving home from being outdoors, as ticks can be easily removed during this process.
If you find a tick on your body, properly remove it by using tweezers and grasping the head as close to your skin as possible, to ensure that the tick stays intact during removal. To preserve the tick for future identification, place it in a sealed container. Visit www.etick.ca for tick identification. Additionally, you may contact your family doctor for questions on Lyme disease and follow-up.
By following these simple suggestions, you can have a safe and enjoyable time exploring Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. For more information, please consult the Ontario Ministry of Health’s website: ontario.ca/page/lyme-disease
Found a Tick?
DO
4 Use fine point tweezers
4 Grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible
4 Gently pull the tick straight out, without breaking or damaging the tick.
4 Disinfect the bite area with rubbing alcohol or soap and water
4 Save tick (alive if possible) in a jar, with a piece of damp paper towel for identification (www.etick.ca)
4 Watch for symptoms and seek medical attention if you feel unwell, if the tick has been attached for more than 24 hours, or if you cannot safely remove the tick.
DON’T
6 Grasp around bloated belly and squeeze the tick
6 Use a match, heat or chemicals to try and remove it
6 Twist the tick when pulling it out
These Blacklegged Ticks Ixodes scapularis, are found on a wide range of hosts including mammals, birds and reptiles.
Blacklegged Ticks Ixodes scapularis are known to transmit the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which causes Lyme disease, to humans and animals during feeding, when they insert their mouth parts into the skin of a host, and slowly take in the nutrient-rich host blood.
Social Media
Share photos, leave a comment, and engage with staff from wherever you are! We can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
@SamueldeChamplainPP
@DriftwoodProvincialPark
Blacklegged Tick Ixodes scapularis on a blade of grass.
Female Blacklegged Tick - fully engorged
Photo by: Jim Gathany, CDC
Ontario Parks Recreational Water
Posting Fact Sheet
Recreational water quality is routinely monitored at Ontario Parks designated beaches. Water samples are tested at Public Health Ontario Laboratories for Escherichia coli (E.coli), an organism originally found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals that can make its way into the beach water.
Water Quality Factors
Recreational water quality is influenced by a number of factors and can change frequently between sampling periods. Influences may include:
• Heavy rainfall
• Temperature
• Depth of water
• Large numbers of waterfowl (birds)
• High winds or wave activity
• Large numbers of swimmers
Visitors should avoid swimming if any of these conditions are present.
Recreational Water Posting
Ontario Parks staff post signage at beaches (example below) when sampling indicates that E.coli levels in the water have exceeded provincial standards. Signage is placed to warn bathers that the recreational water may be unsafe for swimming. Swimming in recreational water that is posted for elevated bacterial levels may cause:
• Skin infections/rash
• Ear, eye, nose, and throat infections
• Gastrointestinal illness (if water is consumed)
Postings are based on E.coli counts in recreational water samples taken within the past 24 hours and are removed when test results show that bacterial levels are back to an acceptable level.
Beach Closures
Ontario Parks staff may physically close beaches using caution tape and post informational signage in the instance that a health hazard exists that could present a health and safety risk to visitors (presence of blue-green algae for example).
How you can help
Ontario Parks visitors can help maintain our recreational water quality by following these simple guidelines:
• Do not feed birds or other wildlife, to prevent harboring in the beach area
• Leave nothing behind - dispose of all garbage/food waste in the designated waste disposal areas throughout the park
Recreational use of drones in provincial parks is not permitted.
Visit www.OntarioParks.ca to learn about applying for authorization for commercial or research purposes.
• Use designated pet beaches when swimming with your dog - pets are not permitted on Ontario Parks public beaches. Stoop and scoop in all areas of the parks.
Do you love spending time in nature? Do you care about making people happy and healthy? Interested working in a provincial park for the summer?
Visit www.OntarioParks.ca/careers for more information.
Apply early for the best chance to join us next season.
Summary of Provincial Park Offences
There is one basic rule in Ontario Parks: Have respect and consideration for your fellow visitors and the park environment. The following table lists some of the more common laws enforced in provincial parks. Under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006, the registered permit holder is responsible for the conduct of all campsite occupants and could be charged with an offence based on the actions of the occupants of the registered campsite. The Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006 and other legislation governing behaviour in provincial parks can be reviewed at provincial park offices and on the e-Laws website at www.ontario.ca/laws. These laws are enforced by provincial park wardens who have all the power and authority of a member of the Ontario Provincial Police within a provincial park. Many of the listed offences could result in eviction from a provincial park. Evicted visitors are prohibited from re-entering any provincial park for a period of 72 hours. Minimum fines listed below include court costs and the victim fine surcharge.
Offence
Liquor and Cannabis
Having liquor in open container in unauthorized place
• Consuming liquor in unauthorized place
• Driving or having care or control of a motor vehicle with open or unsealed container of liquor
Person under 19 years having liquor
• Being intoxicated in a public place
• Person under 19 years – possess cannabis
• Driving or having care or control of a vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging, open baggage, or readily available
Rowdyism / Noise
• Use discriminatory, harassing, abusive or insulting language or gestures
Make excessive noise
• Disturb other persons
• Operate audio device in prohibited area
Storing Wildlife Attractants
• Unlawfully store wildlife attractants
Refuse
• Litter or cause litter
• Fail to keep campsite / facility clean Fail to restore campsite / facility to original condition
Vehicles
• Unlawfully take motor vehicle into park or possess or operate it
• Operate vehicle off roadway Drive without seatbelt Drive while passenger under 16 fails to wear seatbelt
• Speeding – more than 20 km/h
• Disobey stop sign
• Operate all-terrain vehicle
Parking
Park vehicle in area not designated Park vehicle in prohibited area
• Fail to display permit on parked vehicle
Pets
Permit domestic animal to be without leash
Permit domestic animal to make excessive noise
• Permit domestic animal to be in designated swimming area or on a beach
Permit domestic animal to disturb people
Permit domestic animal to harass or chase wildlife
• Permit domestic animal to be in a posted prohibited area
Environmental Protection
• Damage / deface / remove Crown property
• Disturb / harm / remove natural object
• Disturb / cut / remove / harm plant or tree
Kill plant or tree
Disturb / kill / remove / harm / harass animal
Camping Permit
• Fail to vacate and remove property from campsite on permit expiry
Unlawfully occupy campsite
• Camp over time limit
Camping Equipment / Persons
Place more than 3 pieces of shelter equipment on campsite
• Place more than one tent trailer, travel trailer or self-propelled camping unit on campsite
• Excessive number of persons occupying campground campsite / interior campsite
Campfires
• Start or tend fire other than in fireplace or designated place
Start or tend fire where notice of fire hazard is posted
Fireworks
Possess fireworks
Ignite fireworks
Hours of Closing
• Enter park after closing
Remain in park after closing
Min. Fine Explanation
$125.00
$125.00
$215.00
$125.00
$65.00
$125.00
$215.00
$180.00
$180.00
$180.00 $95.00
$155.00
$155.00
$155.00
$155.00
$240.00
$240.00 (plus 2 demerit points)
$125.00 $110.00 (plus 3 demerit points) $155.00
$30.00
If you are 19 years of age or older, you are permitted to possess or consume liquor (beer, wine, spirits) only on a registered campsite.
Drivers are responsible for ensuring that liquor is properly stored while in a vehicle. Liquor must be in a container that is unopened and the seal unbroken or is packed away and not accessible to any person in the vehicle.
No person under 19 years of age can possess or consume cannabis.
Drivers are responsible for ensuring that cannabis is properly stored while in a vehicle or boat. Cannabis must be in its original packaging that has not been opened or cannabis must be packed in baggage that is fastened closed or is not otherwise readily available to any person in the vehicle or boat.
Provincial parks are established to provide a setting for peaceful and natural experiences. Rowdy behaviour, which includes excessive noise, or obscene language or gestures, is not permitted. You cannot disturb any other person or interfere with their enjoyment of the park any time of the day or night.
Operation of an audio device (such as a radio, stereo, TV, etc.) in a radio-free area is prohibited.
Do not maintain or store potential wildlife attractants, including food or beverages, food preparation or storage equipment, cooking devices or utensils, garbage or recycling products, scented products or any other item in a manner that is likely to attract wildlife.
Deposit all garbage and litter in the containers provided to discourage wildlife from becoming pests. Campsites and/or facilities must be kept clean at all times to eliminate potential hazards to parks visitors and minimize human-wildlife conflict.
Each vehicle in the park must have a valid provincial park permit.
Motor vehicles may be operated on park roads only. Park roads are regulated by the Highway Traffic Act. All rules of the road apply inside the parks as they do outside. Bicycles are only allowed on park roads and on designated bike trails.
Off-road vehicles are not permitted in provincial parks because of the environmental damage they may cause.
All vehicles must park in a designated area and must have a valid park permit.
Where a physical park permit is issued, it must be prominently displayed on your vehicle.
$95.00
$155.00 $155.00 $155.00 $180.00 $180.00
$95.00 $155.00 $95.00
$95.00
$180.00
$125.00 $180.00
For the protection of wildlife and other park visitors, your pet must be under control and on a leash not exceeding 2 metres at all times. You must ensure your pet does not damage or interfere with vegetation or wildlife. You must also ensure your pet does not interfere with others’ enjoyment of the park. Pets are not permitted in the swimming area, on the beach or in a posted prohibited area at any time.
To maintain the park as a natural setting, the removal of natural objects is prohibited. All vegetation, wildlife and natural features are protected in provincial parks. Cutting any live growth or damaging any natural or other object is prohibited. You may not take any fallen or dead wood from a provincial park for the purpose of a campfire or other such intent.
You are required to vacate and remove all property from your campground campsite or interior campsite by 2:00 p.m. on the date your permit expires so that others may have access to it. The maximum length of stay on a provincial park campground campsite is 23 consecutive nights and 16 consecutive nights on an interior campsite to ensure park visitors have an equal opportunity to enjoy our campsites and limit environmental impact.
Without a limit on the amount of camping gear allowed, campsites would quickly deteriorate, becoming larger, eventually destroying the surrounding vegetation.
The maximum number of campers allowed per campground campsite is six persons and the maximum number of campers allowed on an interior campsite is nine persons.
Fireplaces are designated by park staff for safety reasons. Restricting fires to these locations greatly reduces the risk of forest fires. For the prevention of forest fires, a park superintendent may give notice of a fire hazard and implement a fire ban. At any time during a fire ban no person is permitted to have a fire unless otherwise stated by the park superintendent.
Possession or use of fireworks is prohibited in provincial parks at all times. They constitute a fire hazard and disturb wildlife and visitors who wish to enjoy the park in a peaceful manner.
$155.00 Only registered campers are allowed in a provincial park during the posted hours of closing.
Fines are subject to change. This is not a complete listing of offences; please refer to the specific legislation. The minimum fine amount includes the applicable set fine, plus $5.00 court costs, plus the applicable victim fine surcharge.
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