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Frequently Asked
Questions
Where
can I purchase a Killarney
Provincial
Park
map or Killarney Park Canoe Guide?
The items can be bought on-line at
The Outpost
or by calling the Friends at (705) 287-2800. There are also a
number of vendors throughout the province.
How
do I make a reservation for Killarney Provincial Park?
Rules, Policies,
Cancellations, Changes at
Ontario Parks
Rules And Regulation Pages
or here for the
The Ontario Parks On-line
Reservation Page or
by calling 1-888-668-7275
or 519-826-5290 outside
North America, daily 7:00am to 11:00pm EST.
Reservations are taken from May to October and can be made
up to five months in advance of the starting date of your
trip.
What's the Weather going to be
like?
Killarney's 5 day forecast
can be
viewed at the Environment Canada website.
What happens if I arrive after hours
during the off-season?
It is possible to register for campground and interior
camping
using the self-service registration forms available in the small kiosk directly outside the George Lake office.
How many people can camp on one site?
George Lake campground sites are limited to 6 people per site. For
canoe-in sites the maximum is 9, and for interior hike-in
sites a maximum of 6 is permitted.
Where
can I camp?
There is one car camping area at George
Lake. The campground has a comfort station,
beaches, and access to short hiking trails. Interior canoe
trippers have a choice of over 40 interconnected lakes to
choose from. Backpackers have a choice of 45 hike-in sites
along the 78 km Silhouette
trail.
How
much does it cost to camp?
For
Killarney Park Camping fees
please visit our
Explore
the Park page.
Is the Park open year-round?
Yes, the Park is open throughout the year. For more
information about winter in Killarney.
How
do I get there?
For a
detailed map to Killarney please visit Map
Quest.
From
Toronto
:
Take Hwy 400 north towards Sudbury through Barrie
Take Hwy 637 exit to Killarney (about 50 km’s south of Sudbury
)
Approximate time: 4 hours
Google Earth: (download)
From Ottawa
:
Take Hwy 17 west to Sudbury
Take Hwy 69 south exit to Hwy 637 turn-off
Approximate time: 7 hours
From Sault Ste Marie:
Take Hwy 17 west to Sudbury
Take Hwy 69 south exit to Hwy 637 turn-off
Approximate time: 4 hours
When
is the best time for fall foliage viewing?
The first yellow, orange and red
leaves start to appear by mid-September. Peak colours usually
coincide with Canadian Thanksgiving (second weekend in
October)
Are
there services nearby?
The
Municipality Of Killarney, located 12
kilometers west of the George Lake
Access Point, has a general store, gas, restaurants, and numerous
accommodation options.
Killarney Mountain Lodge: 705-287-2242
Killarney Bay Inn: 705-287-2011
Avalon Eco Lodge (Tyson Lake): 705-688-3453
Pines Inn: 705-287-1068
Is
there access to Georgian Bay
from Killarney
Park?
Yes.Georgian
Bay
can be accessed via the Chikanishing Access Road, located 2
km’s west of the George Lake
campground. There is a boat launch and large parking area that
provides visitors with the ability to travel down
Chikanishing Creek to Georgian Bay.
Are
there outfitters in the area?
Outfitters serving George, Bell, Johnnie and Carlyle Lake access points.
Killarney Kanoes - 705-287-2197 or 888-461-4446
Killarney Outfitters - 705-287-2828 or 800-461-1117
Tyson Lake Marina
- 705-690-0326
Outfitters serving the Willisville access point (northwest end of the park)
Widgawa Lodge
- 1-800-562-9992
Charleton Lake Camp - 1-877-587--3474
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Q: What do I need to do to upload
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A: We have a complete guide to
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It's a set-by-step guide from creating your free account to
uploading your pictures.
Q: I can't open the
Photo Gallery on my lower screen resolutions (lower then 1024x768)
A: Just below the Friends of Killarney Park logo we've included "Open
Photo Gallery in Full
Screen" if you click on the
link the Photo Gallery will open in a new window. Also try pressing F11
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