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| The Park: Awenda is located in a beautiful setting on the shores of Georgian Bay across the bay from Georgian Bay National Park. The park is mostly hardwood or mixed forest, with areas of fen and bogs along with the fields remaining from earlier farms and homesteads. You'll find several good hiking trails along with beautiful natural beaches alternating with rugged rock strewn shores. Above the beaches is a 35m bluff which is accessible from the trail system. This is a great campers park, with lots of shaded sites and all the amenities. The nearest towns are Penetanguishene, Midland and Barrie, with Barrie being the largest center in the North Central Ontario Region but it is a fair distance south of the park. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turtle Total Number of Sites:
50 Hawk Total Number of Sites: 59 Bear Total Number of Sites: 50 |
Wolf Total Number of Sites: 73 Snake Total Number of Sites: 50 Group Camping: The park has group camping just to the west of Second Lake. Qualified groups can make reservations. Inquire with the park for details. There is no backcountry camping in the park. |
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| Mountain Biking: There is no real mountain biking in the park but you can ride bicycles on the Bluffs and the Brule Trails.. Hard core enthusiasts take heart, you're not far from some of Ontario's best mountain biking in the form of Hardwood Hills and the Mansfield Outdoor Center. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Beaver Pond Trail
Loop, 1km return, easy. Accessed from the western most parking lot, this is essentially a nature trail which passes several areas of beaver activity. You can increase your chances of seeing wildlife by taking the trail in the early morning or evening. If you choose to go in the evening give your self plenty of time to return before you loose the light and remember to always carry a flash light. Much of the trails length is a board walk. Wheelchair access. Loop, 14km. This is the parks longest trail. You can access it from the parking lot across from the Bear Campground, or directly from the Deer Campground, or from several other intersecting trails such as the Nipissing. It takes its name from the section of the Nipissing Bluff which it follows. You'll find great views of Georgian Bay from the bluff. This is a mixed use trail, bicycles are permitted. Linear, 0.5km with a 32m elevation change (in the form of a staircase), easy-moderate. The trail is accessed from the western most parking lot. It climbs from here, up to the bluffs trail which allows for some great views of the Bay. Cycling is not permitted. Linear, 2km, easy. The trail heads through the forest where you can connect up to the Dunes Trail or keep on going to the parking lot across from the Bear Campground. You have the option of continuing your hike along the Bluffs Trail. The trial takes about 1 hour if you do an out and back. This is a mixed use trail and bicycles are permitted. Loop, 3km, easy. The trail begins and ends at the additional day visitors parking. The trail follows through an interesting sandy area with diverse plant life, a good area for nature study. The area is fragile so please keep to the trail. This area contrasts with the surrounding hardwood forest. Cycling is not permitted. |
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| Like a lot of parks in Ontario and the rest of Canada you'll
find patches of poison ivy. Long pants are recommended in the forest. Check
with the parks staff for more information. Swimmer's itch is a potential irritant if your your planning to take a swim. To minimize the possibilities make sure, you and yours, towel down thoroughly when you're finished. Watch for zebra mussels, which have unfortunately been introduced to Lake Huron in the last couple of years. Ice and firewood are available in the park. The park has a pet beach where you can walk your dog. Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after. Supplies are available in the nearby towns. See links below. Tourism Out-There's Central Ontario North - The Muskokas,
Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties Official Sites Ontario Tourism Other Regions in Ontario Out-There's Greater Toronto Nearby Cities Towns Nearest Major Center Banks and Trusts in the Area National Bank Accommodations - Nearby: Restaurants - Nearby Maps Road Map of the Area - From the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Road Maps of Southern Ontario - From the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Awenda Park Maps - From Parks Ontario Parks - Nearby Georgian Bay Islands
National Park Conservation Areas - Nearby Provincial Wildlife Areas - Nearby Sites of Interest - Nearby Canoe and Kayak Rentals Official Site: Awenda Provincial Park
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