Fairbank Provincial Park
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Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ Fairbank
P.O. Box 560, c/o Windy Lake Provincial Park Levack, ON, P0M 2C0 705-866-0530 No. of Sites (156) - 102 non-electrical sites, 54 electrical sites, 1 group site Wheel Chair Accessible Campsite - Site # 57 Operating Dates: May 21, 2021 to September 6, 2021 |
Blog Entries: - Swimming With A Duck - (August 2021)
Terrain: The Sudbury basin in Fairbank Provincial Park was formed 1.8 billion years ago when a meteor crashed into the Earth. This is the
second-largest known impact crater on Earth, and one of the oldest. Rocky outcrops and forests o deciduous and pines.
Staff: Personable and pleasant and very helpful
Bathrooms: Old and run down. In need of a good paint job, repairs, and an update. Flush toilets and port-a potties.
Shower: Yes, at the comfort station. The shower stalls are a bit run down. The brickwork outside on the ground needs repair and poses a tripping
hazard.
Beach: Two beaches, one is a long sandy beach, and the other is a tiny beach that is more like a boat launch than a beach. The large beach has a
large buoyed area to swim in. The lake is spring-fed and the water is crystal clear. There is a playground and a volley ball net.
Outdoor Water Faucets: They are fairly plentiful, however, the water is not drinkable.
Hiking Trails:
Wa-Shai-Ga-Mog Trail: 0.5 km, 1/2 hour, easy
Wa-Shai-Ga-Mog is the original name of Fairbank Lake and is the Ojibway word for “clear water”. A fitting name for a lake where it is possible to see for over 8 m (24 feet) into the spring fed lake. This short trail travels up bedrock outcrops and provides panoramic views of the surrounding forests, the Fairbank Fault and of course the beautiful blue waters of Fairbank Lake.
Pet Amenities: There is a pet exercise and beach area on the east side of the park, near the main beach.
Playground: There is one at the main beach. There is a jungle gym with slides.
Park Store: The park store is located at the gatehouse. It is very small and contains mainly souvenirs.
Rentals: Supposedly they offer canoe rentals, however, all the canoe rental racks were empty.
second-largest known impact crater on Earth, and one of the oldest. Rocky outcrops and forests o deciduous and pines.
Staff: Personable and pleasant and very helpful
Bathrooms: Old and run down. In need of a good paint job, repairs, and an update. Flush toilets and port-a potties.
Shower: Yes, at the comfort station. The shower stalls are a bit run down. The brickwork outside on the ground needs repair and poses a tripping
hazard.
Beach: Two beaches, one is a long sandy beach, and the other is a tiny beach that is more like a boat launch than a beach. The large beach has a
large buoyed area to swim in. The lake is spring-fed and the water is crystal clear. There is a playground and a volley ball net.
Outdoor Water Faucets: They are fairly plentiful, however, the water is not drinkable.
Hiking Trails:
Wa-Shai-Ga-Mog Trail: 0.5 km, 1/2 hour, easy
Wa-Shai-Ga-Mog is the original name of Fairbank Lake and is the Ojibway word for “clear water”. A fitting name for a lake where it is possible to see for over 8 m (24 feet) into the spring fed lake. This short trail travels up bedrock outcrops and provides panoramic views of the surrounding forests, the Fairbank Fault and of course the beautiful blue waters of Fairbank Lake.
Pet Amenities: There is a pet exercise and beach area on the east side of the park, near the main beach.
Playground: There is one at the main beach. There is a jungle gym with slides.
Park Store: The park store is located at the gatehouse. It is very small and contains mainly souvenirs.
Rentals: Supposedly they offer canoe rentals, however, all the canoe rental racks were empty.
Things To Do At Fairbank Provincial Park
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Birding
- Hiking
- Biking
- Picnicking
Attractions And Places To Go Near Fairbank Provincial Park
Closest City (town) - Sudbury, Ontario
- Science North
- The Big Nickel
- Northern Ontario Railroad Museum
- Northern Exotics
- Urban Air Trampoline And Adventure Park
- Dinosaur Valley Mini Golf
- Wagon Wheel Ranch (horse back riding)
- Kalmo Park Conservation Area
Directions:
Fairbank Provincial Park can be accessed by taking Highway 17 (Trans Canada Highway), west of Sudbury. Then travel north on Highway 4.
Signs For Directions To Park - The signs to the park are virtually non-existent.