White Lake Provincial Park

White Lake Provincial Park Boasting one of the largest lakes on the Lake Superior Circle Tour, White Lake Provincial Park is home to nature trails, wetlands, and 187 beautiful campsites.

Come see for yourself what White Lake has to offer 🏕️🛶🌲 White Lake was established as a Provincial Park in 1963, making 2013 our 50th anniversary! We are a Natural Environment class of Park and we are well known for our fantastic fishing (especially the Walleye!). White Lake Provincial Park is situated in pristine boreal forest, 35kms west of White River, Ontario and is well worth the trip, no matter where you are driving from.

🔎 Check out our final Discovery Programs for this Summer: September 4th-6th!Come join us as we appreciate the trees of W...
08/31/2026

🔎 Check out our final Discovery Programs for this Summer: September 4th-6th!

Come join us as we appreciate the trees of White Lake🌳, search for birds🐦, and to take time to pay some special attention to nature! 🌿🔍

❗Please note: All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent of guardian. Programs may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Welcome back to another ! This week we’re shining the spotlight on our behind-the-scenes wizard: Sidney!🌲Years with Ont...
08/30/2026

Welcome back to another ! This week we’re shining the spotlight on our behind-the-scenes wizard: Sidney!

🌲Years with Ontario Parks: 5
📌Position: Head Gate
🏕️Favourite thing about working at White Lake: Helping campers and petting dogs 🐶
👕Favourite item at the gatehouse? Bird t-shirts
🌊Favourite thing to do on the North Shore: Drive around 🚗
🫐If you could be a plant or animal or animal at White Lake, what would you be? Ruffed grouse
📍Favourite spot at White Lake: Tiny Bog 🐸
🏞️What park have you not been to yet, that you would still like to visit? Sleeping giant and Quetico

Head Gate? More like Head GOAT 🔥🐐 Although Sidney is usually working away in her office, you may see her at the gatehouse, or around the campgrounds! If you see her around, be sure to say hi!
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[Image 1: park staff sitting at desk]
[Image 2: park staff showing off socks and holding stuffed animal]
[Image 3: park staff standing with back against a minivan]
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How many times have you found yourself in this situation: You're enjoying your time in the park, and you see a beautiful...
08/27/2026

How many times have you found yourself in this situation: You're enjoying your time in the park, and you see a beautiful flower that you NEED to find the name of. Despite your expert analysis, the internet doesn't seem to know which "pretty pink flower with petals" you're referring to.

If you've found yourself in this spot before, you might want to check out Naturalist!

Naturalist is a social network for nature lovers, a crowdfunded species identification system, and organism occurrence recording tool. Just upload your nature photos and allow the vast network of community scientists help to identify what species you've photographed. Not only that, but your photos will contribute meaningful data to the study of biodiversity in your area!

No service? No problem. You can upload photos to the Naturalist app whenever you're back online, or from a computer using the Naturalist website.
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[Image 1: park staff taking picture of flower]
[Image 2: insect on flower]
[Image 3: bee on flower]
[Image 4: orange mushroom]
[Image 5: insect on blue tablecloth]
[Image 6: toad in grass]
[Image 7: beetle on ground]
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The weather is beautiful here at White Lake, perfect for a ! ☀️Whether you’re looking for something practical, fun, or ...
08/24/2026

The weather is beautiful here at White Lake, perfect for a ! ☀️

Whether you’re looking for something practical, fun, or just nice to look at, our gatehouse is STOCKED full of awesome merchandise that would make the perfect gift for any nature lover🌳. We’ve got tons of stickers, clothing, pins, stuffed animals, and plenty more to help you remember the great times you had in Ontario Parks. 🏞️

We’ve even got some beautiful collections from local artists including stickers, magnets, totes, and shirts. Perfect for the wildlife lover in your life! 🦊🐟🐦‍⬛

Everything seems so awesome and you can’t decide? Our gate attendants are always happy to lend a hand if you need some help choosing your perfect purchase. 😁

Come by our gatehouse to see everything we’ve got to offer!
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[Image 1: Stuffed animal lined up along a fallen log]
[Image 2: Park staff wearing three hats at once
[Image 3: Tote bag, shirt, and stickers laid out on table]
[Image 4: Park staff holding up Ontario Parks puzzle]
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🔎 Check out this weekend's Discovery Programs for August 28-30!Come join us as we learn about bear safety🐻, examine colo...
08/24/2026

🔎 Check out this weekend's Discovery Programs for August 28-30!
Come join us as we learn about bear safety🐻, examine colours in nature🌼, and to take time to practice mindfulness on our Fitness Trail! 🥾

❗Please note: All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent of guardian. Programs may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Another is upon us! This week we’re highlighting another one of our awesome maintenance crew members: Cam!🌲Years in pa...
08/23/2026

Another is upon us! This week we’re highlighting another one of our awesome maintenance crew members: Cam!

🌲Years in parks : 1
📌Position: Manual Worker
🌊Favourite things to do on the North Shore: Fishing and hiking 🎣
🫐If you could be a plant or animal at White Lake, what would you be? I’d love to be a Piliated woodpecker
🏕️Favourite thing about working at White Lake: Chatting with campers about their stay
👕Favourite merch at the gatehouse: Our new Birds of White Lake hoodie 🦆
📍Favourite spot at White Lake: Deer Lake trail 🌳
🏞️What park have you not been to yet, that you would still like to visit: Pancake bay!

If you see Cam around the park with his shovel and rake, be sure to give him a wave and ask him what cool wildlife he’s seen recently!
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[Image 1: park staff sitting on ground holding shovel and rake]
[Image 2: park staff holding parks hoodie]
[Image 3: park staff relocating turtle]
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⚠️PARK ALERT⚠️The White Lake gatehouse will be closed on August 18th due to short staffing. We apologize for the inconve...
08/18/2026

⚠️PARK ALERT⚠️

The White Lake gatehouse will be closed on August 18th due to short staffing. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For further information, please call the park duty phone at: 807-823-0845.

🔎 Check out this weekend's Discovery Programs for August 21-23!Come join us as we learn about bear safety🐻, appreciate w...
08/17/2026

🔎 Check out this weekend's Discovery Programs for August 21-23!

Come join us as we learn about bear safety🐻, appreciate wildflowers🌼, and to take time to observe and admire all that nature has to offer! 🥬

❗Please note: All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent of guardian. Programs may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Happy ! This week we’ve got a White Lake veteran: Kate! 🔨 🌲Years with Ontario Parks: 6 years with Ontario Parks all at ...
08/16/2026

Happy ! This week we’ve got a White Lake veteran: Kate! 🔨


🌲Years with Ontario Parks: 6 years with Ontario Parks all at White Lake
📌Position: Maintenance Lead
🏕️Favourite thing about working at White Lake: The fact that every day is an adventure
🧢Favourite item at the gatehouse? Pink hat, blood button, keychains
🫐If I could be a plant or animal at White Lake, what would you be? I’d be a salamander (Ogiikadaanaangwe) 🦎
📍Favourite spot at White Lake: My sunroom ☀️
💬Favourite quote: Fake it till you make it
🏞️What park have you not been to yet, that you would still like to visit? Tidewater Provincial Park


You might find Kate around the park whipping the main roads, taking water samples, and fixing things that you didn’t know could be fixed. If you see her around, be sure to give her a wave!
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[Image 1: park staff crouching beside water pipe]
[Image 2: park staff standing amongst flowers wearing pink hat]
[Image 3: park staff fixing sink]
[Image 4: park staff standing in a river wearing waders]
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🐶Did you know White Lake has an off-leash beach for dogs? 📍Located just before the Clearwater trailhead, this off leash ...
08/14/2026

🐶Did you know White Lake has an off-leash beach for dogs?

📍Located just before the Clearwater trailhead, this off leash area is walk-in only, and is approximately 1km past the yellow access gate.

⚠️Please remember these park rules for your beloved furry friends:
-Always keep dogs on a leash no longer than 2 metres (6 feet) in length, unless in a designated off-leash area
-Do not allow dogs to damage or disturb park vegetation and wildlife
-Do not leave dogs unattended or allow them to make excessive noise
-Pick up after your dog’s waste
-Dogs are not permitted in the following areas:
‣ beaches and swimming areas (unless a designated dog beach)
‣ comfort stations
‣ all areas posted prohibiting domestic animals (service animals excluded)
[Image 1: dog beach facing out to the lake]
[Image 2: gate entrance into the dog beach pathway (1km long)]

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Hwy 17
White River, ON
P0M3G0

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+18078222447

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