FRONTENAC
2025 INFORMATION GUIDE
WELCOME TO FRONTENAC PROVINCIAL PARK! On your way here, you may have noticed a change in the landscape, where otherwise flat countryside is suddenly interrupted by rolling hills and rugged cliffs. Frontenac Provincial Park is located on a southernly extension of the Canadian Shield, known as the Frontenac Arch. It is where the north meets the south. With upland forests, rocky ridges, and tranquil lakes, you will discover a range of habitats, plants, and animals. Frontenac is often referred to as the hidden backcountry gem of Southeastern Ontario, offering opportunity to explore 5355 hectares of wilderness. Embracing a “threshold wilderness” model, Frontenac has something for backcountry veterans and newbies alike.
During your visit, take time to explore the Visitor’s Centre. Here you will learn about the park’s rich biodiversity and cultural history. The Park Office also hosts wilderness skills programs and local education groups. Frontenac is privileged to have a strong group of Friends and community partners. The Friends of Frontenac Park is a not for profit volunteer organization. The Friends work to supplement and enhance programs and projects at Frontenac. Please remember to take nothing but photos and leave nothing but footprints. Help us maintain this backcountry playground for future generations to enjoy!
We encourage you to explore the magic of the changing seasons. Whether admiring the blankets of wildflowers in the spring, paddling on a clear lake on a hot summer day, hiking in a fiery coloured forest in autumn, to cross-country skiing through a snow-covered wilderness, each season offers a unique experience in Frontenac.
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Photo by: Evan Holt