Killarney Provincial Park

05/30/2026

Daily Vehicle Permits for The Crack Trail are sold out for Saturday, May 30th.

To guarantee your access a reservation is required.
Reserve online up to 5 days in advance at: https://bit.ly/4ck7CWB

05/28/2026

Looking forward to your camping trip this weekend? Follow these tips and tricks to make your arrival as smooth and efficient as possible: https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/preregister-camping/

05/23/2026

The drive to Killarney is full of cool things to see. Quartzite mountains, lakes and rivers, and wildlife aplenty! In the Spring, one animal in particular spends a lot of time on or near roadways. The Blanding's Turtle! 🐢

Female turtles are leaving their wetlands in search of the perfect nesting site with sandy soil and lots of sun. The gravel shoulders of Highway 637 are prime real estate for these mothers-to-be.

While Blanding's Turtles are easy to recognize by their bright yellow chins and smiling faces, from far away they can easily look like shadows, potholes, or even debris on the road. Keep your eyes on the road to avoid colliding with these mamas who are just trying to give their eggs the best start in life. 🚗

If you spot a turtle on the road and want to help her to her destination, you can pull over, if it's safe to do so, and es**rt her across. Make sure she continues in the direction she was already traveling. She knows where she's going!

Have you seen a Blanding’s Turtle on the drive to Killarney?

05/19/2026

Calling all nature enthusiasts! 🌿 🦆 🍃

Our Discovery team is looking for your help; while out exploring the beautiful water they saw some cool creatures but need to know which one is the loon! Swipe to see what our discovery team saw and comment below which one you think is the loon. Reveal in the last image.

Want to explore the park more?🧭

A loon-tastic way to do that is to join our spring or summer loon counts! 📋 🛶 🚶

Visit our events page to become a community scientist at: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/killarney/events

05/13/2026

UPDATE: Parking at The Crack Trail is sold out for Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th.

We're anticipating a busy long-weekend and parking at The Crack Trail is expected to fill up quickly.

Saturday, May 16: SOLD OUT
Sunday, May 17: SOLD OUT
Monday, May 18: 50% sold

Only vehicles with a valid pass for The Crack Trail may park at the trailhead.
Reserve online up to 5 days in advance at: https://bit.ly/4ck7CWB

05/12/2026

The weather is warming up, and we love seeing campers out on our trails! Ahead of the busy weekend, here are a couple of reminders to ensure you are able to hike all our beautiful trails.

🗓️ Get your Daily Vehicle Permit up to 5 days in advance at https://bit.ly/4wqKXCP.
☀️ Aim to arrive early for quieter trails and easier parking.
🥾 Try visiting on a weekday when the park is less busy.

Happy hiking!

05/09/2026

What do Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers and maple syrup have in common? You won't see either until the sap starts flowing! 🍁

Just like maple syrup makers, Sapsuckers harvest sap by drilling deep, narrow wells in tree trunks in early Spring. As the trees start leafing out, the birds switch to shallow, rectangular wells that need to be maintained all summer long. Sapsuckers can spend more than half their time just keeping the sweet and sticky sap flowing.

But are they really drinking the sap? Yes! They've got quite a sweet tooth, preferring sap from high sugar trees like maple, birch, and hickory. Like other kinds of woodpecker, they also eat insects found beneath the tree bark.

While maple syrup season has long passed, these Sapsuckers are just getting started. Will you spot one on your next visit to the park?

05/06/2026

UPDATE: Chikanishing Creek Road is open for the season. Thank you for your patience while we completed repairs.

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Chikanishing Creek Road remains closed while our staff and service providers make essential repairs. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we work to restore safe use of the road.

Please check our park alerts for updates: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/park/killarney/alerts

04/20/2026

A sunny day at Sunset Rock!

While we wait patiently for ice-out, we'll keep updating our Snow Report to give you the most up-to-date information about these lingering Winter conditions.

Find the Snow Report here: https://www.ontarioparks.ca/snowreport/detail/killarney

04/14/2026

🌧️ The Spring rains have come! 🌧️

While there's still plenty of snow on the ground, recent rainfall and warmer temperatures have left trails muddy and creek crossings running high.

Hikers should plan for a variety of trail conditions from mud, to ice, to water. You may even need rubber boots and microspikes for the same trail!

No view is worth your safety. Be prepared to turn back if you encounter unsafe conditions.

Find out more about hiking in wet weather:

So, you’ve planned your trip and thought of everything. Your boots are sitting at the door and your backpack is full.