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Frontenac Provincial Park | |
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Location | Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada |
Nearest city | Kingston, Ontario |
Coordinates | 44°32′N76°29′W / 44.533°N 76.483°W Coordinates: 44°32′N76°29′W / 44.533°N 76.483°W |
Area | 52.14 km2 (20.13 sq mi) |
Established | 1974 |
Governing body | Ontario Parks |
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Frontenac Provincial Park is a provincial park located near the town of Sydenham, north of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. This 5,350-hectare park is classified as a natural environment park, [1] and lies on the Frontenac Axis, a topographic extension of the Canadian Shield connecting to the Adirondack Mountains. It features 22 lakes, [2] over 700 species, [3] and extensive areas of mixed forest, wetlands, and granite outcrops. [4]
Located within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve and the Frontenac Forests Important Bird Area [5] the region is regarded for its biodiversity. Frontenac Provincial Park is home to a native population of grey wolves.[ citation needed ] Other animals that call the park home include American black bear, red fox, mink, northern river otter, white-tailed deer, porcupine, and fisher.
Frontenac Provincial Park was established in 1974. [4]
Before European settlement, indigenous peoples, mostly Algonquins, lived in the area. [6] Several homesteads were established by European settlers in what is now park area, but the rocky landscape posed challenges for homesteading. Historically, the area supported forestry and mining industries for local communities. [4] [7]
Frontenac has roughly 160 kilometres (99 mi) of hiking trails, [8] 48 backcountry campsites, and many lakes for canoeing and kayaking. [2]
Wilderness courses are offered to teach wilderness skills in a semi-wilderness setting.
Fishing is permitted within Frontenac Park year-round, and species include lake trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, black crappie, perch, and brook trout. Several lakes are stocked to offer winter ice fishing opportunities. [9]
Frontenac remains open throughout winter, and offers trails for snowshoeing, cross-county and backcountry skiing, winter camping, and ice fishing.
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