Opeongo River Provincial Park

Summary

Opeongo River Provincial Park is a waterway park in Nipissing District in northeastern Ontario, Canada.[1] It incorporates those portions of the Opeongo River from its exit from Algonquin Provincial Park to the river's mouth at the Madawaska River, except for a small portion around Victoria Lake. The park has two access points: from Ontario Highway 60 west of the community of Madawaska; and the Shall Lake access point, north of Victoria Lake, in Algonquin Provincial Park.

Opeongo River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Opeongo River Provincial Park
Map showing the location of Opeongo River Provincial Park
Location of Opeongo River Provincial Park in Ontario
LocationNipissing District, Ontario, Canada
Nearest townBarry's Bay
Coordinates45°34′54″N 77°53′39″W / 45.58167°N 77.89417°W / 45.58167; -77.89417[1]
Area955.00 ha (2,359.9 acres)[2]
DesignationWaterway
Established1985
Governing bodyOntario Parks
Websitewww.ontarioparks.com/park/opeongoriver

As a non-operating park, there are no facilities or services. The park can be used for recreational activities such as canoeing, hiking, swimming, and hunting.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Opeongo River Provincial Park". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  2. ^ a b "Opeongo River". www.ontarioparks.com. Ontario Parks. Retrieved 16 October 2022.

Sources edit

  • McMurtrie, Jeffrey (2008). "Algonquin Provincial Park and the Haliburton Highlands". Wikimedia Commons. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  • Map 9 (PDF) (Map). 1 : 700,000. Official road map of Ontario. Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. 2010-01-01. Retrieved 2011-08-08.

External links edit

  • Official website