Which animals call Six Mile Lake home? Join Olivia, our Park Ambassador for the Animals of Six Mile Lake program. This program will take place today (August 9) from 4:00-6:00pm at Birch Beach.

Did you know that you can borrow a fishing rod and tackle box for FREE? Visit our park store to borrow equipment from the TackleShare program. Equipment is limited, first come first serve. For more information, visit tackleshare.com

🍌, 🍎, 🫐 ... it's all natural, right? We appreciate your healthy snacking, however food waste is still litter. It can attract wildlife, and is not a regular part of their diet. Please make sure it is disposed of properly during your next visit. #actONlitter

Is your campsite bear safe? Bears are attracted to: 🐻 strong food aromas 🐻 the scent of garbage 🐻 cooking smells 🐻 ripe fruits and pet food left outside Wildlife attractants are best stored in the trunk of your vehicle (windows closed): bit.ly/3cJMFa5

Fishing line is a significant source of plastic pollution. Do your part to keep Six Mile Lake tangle free by disposing of your fishing line responsibly. Our park has two fishing line recycling containers; one at the watercraft rentals dock and one at the boat launch.

Look to the lake! This #WildlifeWednesday we will be appreciating the Midland Painted Turtle, known for its red-orange lines on its head and neck. These turtles love to bask in the sun, you may spot one on a sunny day! Have you seen a Painted Turtle at Six Mile Lake?

Insects vastly outnumber any other animals in the park! You can learn about these incredible invertebrates by visiting Kaylyn, our park Discovery Guide for an Insects program. This drop-in program will be running on Saturday, August 17 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Picnic Shelter.

Fishing is fun for the whole family! Join us this summer for a #LearntoFish session 🌞 Learn more at ontario.ca/LearnToFish

Never swim alone. Everyone should always swim with a buddy: bit.ly/4brOVQF #WaterSafety

Nature is teeming with incredible colours! Join Kaylyn, our park Discovery Guide, at Maple Beach today at 2:00pm for the Nature in Watercolour program.

Protected areas are fascinating places, and if you're lucky, you just may spot a variety of wildlife who call these parks home. However, you may not always see healthy animals. We know you want to help. Click the link for hands off ways that you can help! ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/hand…

How to have a safe campfire at Ontario Parks: 🔥Only use the designated fire pit 🔥Keep your fire less than one meter in height and diameter 🔥Never leave your campfire unattended 🔥Put it out by pouring lots of water on the fire until the ashes do not hiss

Are you planning a visit to Six Mile Lake Provincial Park? Check out this blog post for some helpful tips for a fun, frustration-free visit! ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/six-…

Building the perfect campfire can be tricky. Luckily our Park Ambassador is here to help! Join Olivia for a campfire building program tonight (August 26) from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at campsite # 19 🔥

On today’s #WildlifeWednesday we are looking for the Spring Peeper. This frog can be very difficult to find due to their size and colour, which helps them camouflage into the environment around them. Have you seen a Spring Peeper at our park?

Ontario is home to more than 250,000 lakes, thousands of kilometres of streams and rivers, and more than 150 species of fish. But before you head out to hook a big one, let’s talk about some of the dos and don’ts of using live bait in Ontario Parks: ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/usin…

The last long weekend of the summer is just around the corner and we expect it to be a busy one. Save time at the gatehouse by booking your daily vehicle permit up to 5 days in advance! Here’s everything you need to know to book your day pass: ontarioparks.com/parksblog/rese…

When putting on your PFD/lifejacket, ensure that all buckles and zippers are fastened completely and the jacket fits snugly. It’s simple: the PFD/lifejacket is designed to be worn. So wear it! Borrow a PFD (free of charge) at participating parks: bit.ly/3V2oyeH

Where do I dump my dish water? ❌ In the forest ❌ In my fire pit ✔️ Down a vault toilet By washing your dishes in a responsible way, you are helping protect the parks we all love: bit.ly/30u03KO

Nothing beats walking in a park with piles of poop left behind for others to see, smell, or step in. 😍 Wait, what? That sounds "pawful!" 🤨 When visiting Ontario Parks with your pet, picking up your dog’s waste is required. And no, hanging it in a tree does not count. 💩🌳