Heading to the park this week? Stop by one of our Discovery or Ambassador programs! Check out our park events page for more: ontarioparks.ca/park/portburwe…

🐶It’s National Dog Day!🐶 Why not celebrate by taking your dog to our wonderful dog beach! #NationalDogDay

Everyone loves relaxing on their campsite but sometimes our way of relaxing might interrupt someone else's peace and quiet. Remember: a quiet camper is a respectful one! Check out this blog to learn 5 noisy habits to look out for on your next trip:ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/quie…

Fishing spider are one of the largest types of spiders we see here in the park. They got their name because they like to hunt near bodies of water sometimes even swimming to catch their next meal!

Effective August 29th our beach is now listed as posted. Keep checking our social media or our website for up-to-date information. ontarioparks.ca/park/portburwe…

Ever wonder why certain rules exist? Thought, research, and science go into the laws and policies that cover our park. Check out this blog to learn the logic behind some of the rules we get asked about the most:ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/why-…

You’ve made plans for your perfect hike, but as you open your door it starts raining. Wet weather doesn’t need to stop your day of hiking, but it does take a little more planning. Check out this blog for some awesome wet weather hiking tips: ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/wet-…

Attention August 30th: The posting on our beach has been lifted, and our beach is once again safe for swimming

🍄‍🟫September is Mushroom Month!🍄 Our park is home to many different mushrooms and we’re celebrating by sharing mushroom content every week! Did you know there are over 5000 visible species of mushroom in Ontario! Do you have a favourite? Let us know!

All this talk about mushrooms has got us hungry! But it’s important that when we’re hungry we aren’t reaching for something in our forest. Remember: foraging for any plant or fungi is prohibited in our parks. Learn more about the effects of foraging here:ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/fora…

Gobble Gobble! These abundant mushrooms are called Turkey Tail! Resembling the colours of a wild turkey, these mushrooms are a common sight here in our park!

For many campers, a fire is a must. During the camping season, Ontario experiences — on average — at least one wildfire every day caused by an unextinguished or unattended campfire. Learn more about campfire safety by checking out this blog:ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/camp…

Did you know that fungi play a vital role as part of the Ontario Parks F.B.I. Fungi help break down materials other living things can’t! Learn more by checking out this awesome blog:ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/fbi-…

Woah so many mushrooms! Trooping crumble caps, also sometimes called Fairy Inkcaps are often found growing in enormous clusters like this. Even though there may be hundreds of them clustered together each mushroom is it‘s own growth and serves a vital part in our ecosystem!

Did you know that you can obtain your daily vehicle permit up to five days in advance at our park? Learn more by checking out the following blog post: ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/adva…

Hitting the trails this weekend? Know before you go! Knowing hiking etiquette is a crucial part of keeping our trails beautiful! Learn more by visiting this amazing blog:ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/trai…

Fungi are an important part of our ecosystem here in our park. So today we’re sharing 5 things to keep in mind during your fall visit to the park to help keep our park healthy. Head to this awesome blog to learn more: ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/ei-f…

Disposing garbage properly is about more than helping out park staff. Leaving garbage around the day-use area or campground can invite wildlife to become pests. Learn more by checking out this blog:ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/how-…

What a massive mushroom! Most commonly found in late summer and early fall sprouting near the base of trees, or rotting stumps. Berkeley’s Polypore, also called Stump Blossoms are known for its large size.

Looking to plan your first camping trip this fall and don’t know where to begin? No problem because today we’re sharing 5 things you should know before your first trip! Head to this blog to check it out:ontarioparks.ca/parksblog/firs…