Winter Weekend
Held each year during the Family Day weekend, this event is a great opportunity to discover the beauty of winter in Killarney Provincial Park. Glide along 30km of cross-country ski trails, take a guided snowshoe hike, and view the stars from the Park’s observatory.
2020 Winter Weekend: February 15 & 16Saturday, February 158:30 - 10 pm | Stargazing with Bill Gardner at Park Observatory
Sunday, February 1612 - 12:45 pm | Complimentary BBQ Lunch at Nature Centre
1 - 4 pm | Afternoon Activities (Meet at Nature Centre) Guided Hike | Granite Ridge Guided Snowshoe Hike | Led by Shawn Spencer Plein Air Pastel Demonstration at George Lake | Led by Christy A. Smith Kids Activities | Led by Maggie Roque & Emma Dennis 5 - 6 pm | Featured Presentation at Killarney Mountain Lodge Heather Gauthier, International Best Selling Travel & Self Help Author from Sudbury 6:30 pm | Dinner with Friends at Killarney Mountain Lodge $33/person; Please RSVP to info@friendsofkillarneypark.com or 705-287-2800 by Friday, January 31, 2020 if you wish to attend the dinner. Winter SafetyTRAVEL OVER ICE IS NOT RECOMMENDED
Your safety is ultimately your responsibility. If you do plan to cross lakes, check for the latest ice conditions with staff. Exercise caution near creeks, narrows, dams and other areas of moving water. BE PREPARED FOR SEVERE COLD TEMPERATURES
Temperatures can get as low as -30C. Bring proper clothing, a sleeping bag and other equipment for these conditions. Carry a survival kit with you at all times. |
Winter in KillarneySNOWSHOE & SKI RENTALS
Snowshoes are available at the Park office for $12.50 for adults and $7.50 for kids per day. Cross country skis are $15 per day. Please Note: Public safety and the well-being of Ontario Parks visitors and staff is our top priority. As of March 15, 2020, all rentals have been suspended until further notice. PARK PERMITS
Permits are required in the off-season and can be purchased from the Park office. If staff are not available, please self-register at the kiosk. ACCOMMODATIONS
Local accommodations are available at Killarney Mountain Lodge, Pines Inn and Sportsman's Inn. The Park also has six yurts available year-round. These eight-sided, tent-like structures are mounted on a wooden deck floor. They offer electric heat, making them a great option for winter in the Park. SKI TRAILS
Chikanishing trail
7 km | flat terrain | beginner Overview: Follows campground roads along Chikanishing Creek. Trailhead: Park Office freeland trails
11.5 km | Flat Terrain | All Levels Leaves from the Bobcat section of the campground and finishes at east-end of Freeland Lake. Trailhead: Park Office Collins Inlet trail
14 km | Flat terrain, steep pitches | Experienced Passes through many ecosystems including mature forests to marshlands. |