Frontenac Provincial Park

Frontenac Provincial Park is a 5,350-hectare protected area featuring 22 lakes, mixed forests, wetlands, and granite outcrops spread across the landscape. The land sits within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve and offers diverse terrain for visitors to explore.

This land became a protected park in 1974 after being home to Indigenous Algonquin communities and later European settlers who tried farming the rocky terrain. The designation marked a shift from settlement to conservation that continues today.

The park runs education programs where visitors learn outdoor skills like navigation and wilderness survival in real forest settings. These hands-on sessions help people understand how to move through natural environments safely and confidently.

A network of 160 kilometers of hiking trails connects different areas, with 51 backcountry camping sites available for overnight stays. The park welcomes year-round activities including canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in its lakes.

The park sits on the Frontenac Axis, a geological formation stretching from the Canadian Shield to the Adirondack Mountains. Rocks here date back around 2.1 billion years, making them among the oldest in this region.

Location: Frontenac County

Inception: 1974

Part of: Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve

Website: https://ontarioparks.com/park/frontenac

GPS coordinates: 44.53330,-76.48330

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47