Fitzroy Provincial Park
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Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ Fitzroy
5201 Canon Smith Drive, Fitzroy Harbour, ON, K0A 1X0 (613) 623-5159 No. of Sites (235) - 129 non-electrical sites, 106 electrical sites, 6 group sites Wheel Chair Accessible Campsites - yes, 4 Operating Dates: May 9, 2014 to October 14, 2014 |
Blog Entries: Fitzroy In The Fall - October 2014
Terrain: Plenty of large beautiful oak trees and white pines. Good balance of sun and shade areas. Gorgeous in the fall.
Staff: Even in October there was staff on site and they were very friendly and personable
Bathrooms: Not so clean, full of bugs and spiders and was in a bit of a state of disrepair .
Shower: Small, and unimpressive.
Beach: 2 roped in sandy beaches
Outdoor Water Faucets: Water is good to drink but faucets weren't the easiest to find
Hiking Trails: 2 trails - Carp Trail, 1 km, easy and Terraces Trail - 2 km, moderate
Pet Amenities: none that we noticed
Playground: yes, down by the beach
Park Store: The park store offers groceries, firewood, snacks, camping supplies, souvenirs and ice cream.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: Canoe/kayak rentals are available at the park store.
Staff: Even in October there was staff on site and they were very friendly and personable
Bathrooms: Not so clean, full of bugs and spiders and was in a bit of a state of disrepair .
Shower: Small, and unimpressive.
Beach: 2 roped in sandy beaches
Outdoor Water Faucets: Water is good to drink but faucets weren't the easiest to find
Hiking Trails: 2 trails - Carp Trail, 1 km, easy and Terraces Trail - 2 km, moderate
Pet Amenities: none that we noticed
Playground: yes, down by the beach
Park Store: The park store offers groceries, firewood, snacks, camping supplies, souvenirs and ice cream.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: Canoe/kayak rentals are available at the park store.
Things To Do At Fitzroy Provincial Park
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Birding
- Self Guided trails
- Picnicking
- Boating
- 20 km of cross country ski trails
Attractions And Places To Go Near Fitzroy Provincial Park
Closest City (town) - Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario and is only 45 minutes from Ottawa
- Penny's Fudge Factory
- Morris Island Conservation Area
- Little ray's Reptile Zoo (Ottawa)
- Hedge mazes, splash pad, pirate ship, shows and hay rides at Saunder's Farm (Munster...west Ottawa)
- Valleyview Little Animal Farm (west Ottawa)
- Laser tag, bumper cars, mini bowling and more at Funhaven (west Ottawa)
- Canadian Museum of Nature (downtown Ottawa)
- Diefenbunker (just outside of Carp Village)
- ..... and plenty more things in Ottawa
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Canoeing
- Birding
- Self Guided trails
- Picnicking
- Boating
- 20 km of cross country ski trails
Attractions And Places To Go Near Fitzroy Provincial Park
Closest City (town) - Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario and is only 45 minutes from Ottawa
- Penny's Fudge Factory
- Morris Island Conservation Area
- Little ray's Reptile Zoo (Ottawa)
- Hedge mazes, splash pad, pirate ship, shows and hay rides at Saunder's Farm (Munster...west Ottawa)
- Valleyview Little Animal Farm (west Ottawa)
- Laser tag, bumper cars, mini bowling and more at Funhaven (west Ottawa)
- Canadian Museum of Nature (downtown Ottawa)
- Diefenbunker (just outside of Carp Village)
- ..... and plenty more things in Ottawa
Directions:
Exit Hwy 417 (exit ramp 180) to Carp Road north and go about 25 km to Galetta Side Road. Right to Canon Smith Dr. Left about 2km. Watch for park sign to the left.
Signs For Directions To Park - Easy to see and conveniently located off of Highway 417 (Queen's Way)