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ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PARKS
&Trails
Algonquin Provincial Park
Checkerboard Park
(Back Country)
Location 1: Rain Lake Access Point (#4) Rain Lake Rd, Kearney
Permits & Maps @ Kearney Community Centre.
Location 2: Kawawaymog (Round) Lake, Chemical Rd, South
River. Access Point Office on site for Permits.
Algonquin, the first provincial park in Ontario, protects a
variety of natural, cultural, and recreational features. As one
of the largest provincial parks, Algonquin is diverse and offers
something for nearly everyone. The Almaguin Highlands offers
access to the ‘back country’ of Algonquin Park. These access
points cater to the more experienced outdoor adventurists.
For park conditions, maps and other information, please visit
www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/camping/
Location: Lakeshore Dr/Pevensy Rd, Sundridge
Checkerboard Park is a great spot to start your day on Lake
Bernard whether you’re swimming, windsurfing or just
relaxing! Complete with a sandy beach, picnic areas and
washrooms.
Big Doe Lake Public Beach and Park
Doe Lake Municipal Park (Armour)
Location: 1686 Peggs Mountain Rd, Ryerson Township
Situated on the North-West Shore of Big Doe Lake. Complete
with picnic area, bathroom stalls and gravel boat launch.
Location: 1014 Ferguson Rd, Katrine
Have a perfect family day on Doe Lake! Complete with
a paved boat launch, public beach, washroom building
equipped with a wheelchair ramp, beach volleyball area,
basketball pad and net, swings, and playground equipment.
Brook’s Falls Park
Location: 690 Deer Lake Rd, Emsdale
Brook’s Falls is a great place to escape into nature. Sit and relax
by the falls, tour the grounds and don’t forget to bring your
picnic lunch! Brook’s Falls is an area favourite for visitors and
sure to give a great outdoors experience for all ages!
Doe Lake Park (McMurrich/Monteith)
Location: On Birch Crt off Almaguin Dr, Sprucedale
This location offer all of the amenities needed for a great
day on the lake. Go for a swim on the sandy beach, or have
a picnic. Washrooms are available on site. Launch your boat
at the nearby boat launch located at 157 Almaguin Drive.
Emsdale Community Park
Location: 29 Joseph St, Emsdale
The Emsdale Community Park offers a playground area,
baseball diamond and ice rink. Located beside the public
library and community centre, the park is a great choice for
a relaxing day outside.
Burk’s Falls Community Park & Playground
Location: Houston St. (Behind Health Centre), Burk’s Falls
A great spot for the kids to have fun complete with a playground, shaded picnic area, portable bathroom and badminton net.
Burk’s Falls Skateboard Park
Location: Burk’s Falls Fairgrounds
220 Centre St, Burk’s Falls
Offering a variety of features for BMX and skateboarding on a
paved surface. Please note that all safety equipment must be
worn as this is an unsupervised area.
High Rock Lookout Park & Trails
Location: 843 High Rock Rd, Sundridge
Be sure to visit High Rock Lookout Park for one of the most
spectacular overviews of Lake Bernard; tour the adjacent
walking trail to enjoy the lake and grounds. Also features a
covered picnic area, open picnic areas and benches.
Kearney Ball Diamond
Location: 53 Park Rd, Kearney
Amenities: Baseball Diamond and parking area
Description: Baseball diamond and additional parking
for Snowmobiles/ATVs in season.
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