Grundy Lake Provincial Park
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Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★
20400 Highway 522, Britt, ON, P0G 1A0 (705) 383-2286 No. of Sites (475) - 286 non-electrical sites, 185 electrical sites, 3 group sites , 1 cabin Wheel Chair Accessible Campsites - yes, 4 sites and 15 barrier free comfort stations/facilities Operating Dates: June 22, 2020 to October 13, 2020 |
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Taking Advice From The Wetlands - September 2020
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Beavers Are Ecosystem Engineers - September 2020
Terrain: A mixed forest and many lakes with smooth rocky shores. All around is the rugged rock of the Precambrian Shield, as well as many streams and wetlands (which drain excess water into Georgian Bay).
Staff: Super nice staff. They even phoned us before we came to let us know that they were out of fire wood. Service here is very good.
Bathrooms: Clean and well maintained
Shower: Not available at the time of our visit due to Covid-19 pandemic
Beach: There are 6 beaches in the park. The main beach is the day use beach on Grundy Lake. The water there is a dark brown in colour and the buoy lines are set up in an "L" shape. There is a cute little foot bridge with access to a rocky area with a nice view of the lake. The other beaches in the park have cleaner looking water and long large sandy areas where kids can catch frogs and play in the sand.
Outdoor Water Faucets: Easy to find and good to drink, however, there are posted warnings that the water is high in sodium.
Hiking Trails:
Swan Lake Trail – 1.5 km loop (1 hour) moderate to difficult.
Wind through a special area in the park which is protected as a nature reserve. This short hike crosses rocky ridges and lookouts as well as a variety of interesting wetlands. The centerpiece of the trail includes a boardwalk, where wetland plants and animals can be studied. While there, be sure to watch for the Great Blue Heron, beaver, waterfowl, bitterns and other varieties of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, deer, moose and carnivorous plants.
Gut Lake Trail - 2.5 km (1 ½ hours) moderate to difficult.
For some, this is the most popular trail in the park. It travels by two different areas: the rugged rock of the Precambrian Shield (which supports most of the life in this area), and the lakes, streams and wetlands (which drain excess water into Georgian Bay). There are many points that are ideal for photos, rest stops or a picnic. If you walk quietly, you may see Great Blue Heron, other birds, amphibians, fox, deer and moose.
Beaver Dams Trail – 3.6 km (2.5 hours), moderate to difficult.
This trail passes through dense forest and wetlands. Moose, deer, fisher, grouse and many other species of birds and mammals may be seen. The highlight of the trail is the Great Blue Heron rookery, identified as large bunches of branches at the tops of swamp-killed trees. In the spring, a few of these nests are active so bring your binoculars! Finally, you will also see a dammed rock fracture which controls the water level of Bucke Lake and affects Grundy and Gut Lakes as well as Nisbet Creek. Beavers are amazing engineers!
Pakeshkag Lake Trail – 5.2 Linear (2 hours) easy.
This multi-use linear trail is 2.6 km each way and will take approximately 2 hours at a leisurely walking pace. Pack a lunch and enjoy it on one of the picnic tables at the Pakeshkag Lake landing.
The trail will take you past the Beaver Lake wetland which is a favourite with birdwatchers in the Spring.
This trail can also be used as a portage to access the backcountry sites on Beaver Lake and Pakeshkag Lake.
Pet Amenities: There are 2 pet beaches. One in the Balsam campground and one in the White Spruce campground. There is nothing remarkable about them but there are a couple picnic tables and they are a nice place for dogs to swim.
Playground: There are no playgrounds in the park, but there is a horse shoe pit and a couple of places to play volley ball (at the main beach and at the beach in the Poplar campground).
Park Store: There is not a separate park store, however, you can buy small souvenirs at the office. Groceries and ice are not available here but there are places close by outside the park, like the Grundy Lake Supply Post, where you can purchase those.
Boat/Canoe Rentals: Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) are available at the park with a $25 refundable deposit. They do not rent canoes and kayaks, however there are places close by outside the park, like the Grundy Lake Supply Post, where you can rent those.
Things To Do At Grundy Lake Provincial Park
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Birding
- Hiking
- Biking
- Discovery Program
- Horse Shoes
- Volley Ball
- Jump off the Jumping Off Rocks and into the water on Gut Lake (there is an access path between sites 22 and 24 in the White Spruce campground)
Attractions And Places To Go Near Grundy Lake Provincial Park
Closest City (town) - Britt, Ontario
- Hike the French River Trail
- French River Trading Post
- Grundy Lake Supply Post
- Science North in Sudbury
- Splash Pad in Alban
