Fitzroy Provincial Park

Fitzroy Provincial Park is a protected area where the Carp River meets the Ottawa River, featuring white pine forests and ancient oak trees along the riverbanks. The park spreads across roughly 198 hectares and offers camping areas, two beaches, and a boat launch for water access.

The area served as a crucial portage route for Indigenous peoples and European travelers along the Ottawa River in earlier times. This waterway was a central pathway for early trade and exploration in the region.

Two marked trails guide visitors through the landscape and explain how water and glaciers shaped the terrain over time.

The park offers camping options with and without electrical hookups, plus beach areas for swimming and recreation. Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and varying trail conditions since the protected area features natural river landscapes.

The park is home to bur oak trees over 300 years old growing near the Carp River. These exceptionally old trees are specimens that many visitors often walk past without noticing.

Location: Ottawa

Inception: 1963

Website: http://ontarioparks.com/park/fitzroy

GPS coordinates: 45.48261,-76.21787

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20