Overlooked Ontario Parks for 2016


By Ontario Parks, Intro by Perry Mack


Many of us are creatures of habit, you find a grocery store or restau- rant you like, and continue returning to the exclusion of new and poten- tially more interesting places. This summer, be adventurous and take a chance by visiting these alternate Ontario Parks.


Murphys Point Provincial Park, 18 km (16 mi) south of Perth, instead of Bon Echo or Charleston Lake Provincial Parks.


Murphys Point is south of Perth in eastern Ontario. It is part of the Fron- tenac Arch a geological phenom- enon and recognized biosphere. Murphys Point offers excellent facili- ties, services and activities including a visitor centre and children’s pro- gramming. Enjoy guided tours of the restored Silver Queen mica mine, two pioneer homesteads and ruins of an early sawmill. There are ca- noes and BBQ rentals and boat-in sites as well as drive-to and back- country sites.


Arrowhead Provincial Park is north of Huntsville with easy access off Highway 11.


There are new electrical sites and a trail network that offers cycling as


well as hiking. A mix of water-based activities can be enjoyed on Little and Big East Rivers and two park lakes are ideal for paddling and fishing. Three sandy beaches offer good swimming. Enjoy amphithe- atre programming 2-3 nights a week and a children’s program twice weekly. The park also offers canoe, kayak and mountain bike rentals.


Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park is near the town of Mattawa, off the TransCanada Highway. This family-oriented provincial park is located on one of Canada’s most important routes of the fur trade era. New exhibits at the Voyageur Museum showcase the area’s fur trading history. Voyageur canoe rides and the Mattawa Voyageur Days help to bring history to life!


Grundy Lake Provincial Park, 80 km (50 mi) north of Parry Sound, instead of Killbear Provincial Park Grundy Lake Provincial Park has comfortable,


family camping at


lakefront sites. Kids love the sum- mer Natural


Heritage Education


Programs. Canoeing opportunities abound and park lakes provide access to famous Voyageur routes along French and Pickerel Rivers.


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