Georgian Bay Islands National Park, Parks Canada

10/16/2026

We’re feeling incredibly grateful today. 💚

The Nokomis in Residence Program has been named a top three finalist for the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) Indigenous Tourism Award! 🎉

A big thanks to Explorers Edge Great Canadian Wilderness for the nomination.

🪶 This recognition reflects the Elders, partners, community members, staff, and supporters who have helped make the program a meaningful space for sharing culture, knowledge, and connection.

🤗 Congratulations to all other award finalists, including our neighbours at Bethune House National Historic Site in Gravenhurst (photo 4) and Lakehead University Orillia Campus nominated for the Workforce Innovation Award with their Tourism Reach Ahead and Sector Partner Experience with Lifelong Learning Lakehead!

Miigwetch to everyone who has contributed to these programs! 🤝

🎉 The 2026 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence finalists are here!

This year's response was incredible, and it shows just how much talent, creativity and passion is driving tourism across Ontario. Today, we're celebrating the people, organizations and experiences moving our industry forward.

📰 See the full finalist list in today's Globe and Mail.

📍 Join us in Ottawa on October 22 to celebrate the winners at the Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence.

🎟️ Get your tickets for the full Ontario Tourism Summit or the Awards & Gala only: tiaontario.ca/ots26

10/15/2026

🚨 NOTICE: Temporary area closures on Beausoleil Island (Bimadinaagogi). 🚨

On Wednesday, October 21, the Parks Canada Agency Law Enforcement Branch and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be conducting a joint training exercise on Beausoleil Island (Bimadinaagogi) within Georgian Bay Islands National Park. 🌅

To ensure the safety of participants and the public, a temporary area closure will be in effect for the following areas:
⛺ Thumb Point Campground
⛺ Cedar Spring Campground
🥾 All adjacent trail networks

📣 Reminder that the park is officially closed for the season, the visitor centre and washrooms are closed, trails will not be maintained until Spring. Any visit is at your own risk, and you must avoid the joint training exercise area and follow all posted signage and directions from park staff. 🪧

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as this important training activity is carried out. 🤝

10/14/2026

A clean park is a healthy park. Help keep Georgian Bay Islands National Park healthy by picking up litter, packing out your waste, and leaving no trace. 🗑️ Every piece of waste removed helps protect wildlife, waterways, and natural spaces. 💚

When visiting, do your part by leaving the park as beautiful as you found it. 🤝✨

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from Georgian Bay Islands National Park! 🍁🦃

Today, we’re thankful for the incredible visitors, communities, and natural spaces that make Georgian Bay Islands National Park so special. We hope you take time to enjoy nature, connect with loved ones, and reflect on the beauty around you this Thanksgiving. 🍂

We wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday. 💚

10/10/2026

🏃‍➡️ Run, don’t walk to Georgian Bay Islands National Park before operating season ends on October 12.

Before you visit, be sure to and check what services and facilities are available.

🏡 Cedar Spring Visitor Centre – open Friday to Tuesday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
🏕️ Docking and camping – available through self-registration permits located at each dock and at the Visitor Centre.
🛶 Honeymoon East dock is temporarily closed for repairs until the end of the season.
🚻 Washrooms – please note that they are not serviced on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

📣 ALL park services, offers, and facilities will close for the season after October 12.

👉 For the latest operating hours and seasonal information, visit: 🔗https://ow.ly/xzKH50ZVRAh

10/08/2026

🩴☀️ While flip flops and sandals are great for warm, sunny days by the bay, they won’t protect your feet during your fall hiking adventures. 🍂

If you’re wanting to squeeze in another visit to Georgian Bay Islands National Park before the season ends, make sure to before arriving. Check conditions and dress appropriately. 🧦 Dressing appropriately means wearing clothes designed to keep you warm and safe. Closed-toe shoes with traction ensure that your feet stay comfortable and protected in harsher conditions and prevent unnecessary injury. 🥾

🤿 Ditch the summer outfits – embrace fall by covering up your feet!

10/06/2026

🐢 Tiny turtles, big journey! 🐢

Turtle hatchling season has begun at Georgian Bay Islands National Park. Thanks to all the hard work from the Resource Conservation team, 🥽 turtle nests have been protected and hatchlings are ready to emerge into the wild across Beausoleil Island (Bimadinaagogi). 🪺

🌱 If you’re visiting the park, do your part to protect wildlife by staying on marked trails, keeping your distance from animals, and leaving nests and hatchlings undisturbed if you find them. 🐾

Outside of the park, keep a reduced speed on the road and an eye out for hatchlings on trails and roadways. 🛣️

Every small action helps. 💚

10/04/2026

🗺️ Guess the site! 🏕️

Put your park knowledge to the test with these clues:
⛺ This site is a backcountry site
🐍 This site connects to the Massassauga trail and is near Fairy Lake
🌿 This site has four reservable campsites, and one first-come-first-serve campsite
🌲 This site shares a name with a type of tree found on Beausoleil Island (Bimadinaagogi)

🔎 What’s your guess? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

10/02/2026

🪺 ✨ Small action, big impact! ✨ 🪺

This month, the administration team at Georgian Bay Islands National Park made strides to protect the birds who they share the area with. 🐦

🪟 Staff applied bird collision prevention tape to windows at the administration office. This tape acts as an important conservation action that helps birds recognize glass as a barrier and reduces the risk of window strikes.

This small action can play a huge role in protecting local wildlife. 🫶

09/30/2026

🧡 🪶 September 30 is Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🪶🧡

Today, we honour the children who never returned home, survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. This day reminds us that “Every Child Matters. 🏠

🌅 At Georgian Bay Islands National Park, we recognize the enduring connections that Anishinaabek, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Historic Georgian Bay Métis peoples have with the lands and waters of Beausoleil Island (Bimadinaagogi). We invite you to take time to listen, learn, and reflect on the lasting impacts of residential schools and the ongoing journey toward truth and reconciliation. 🤝

Every child matters. For your learning journey: 🔗 https://ow.ly/Mt1z50ZSqTF