Esker Lakes Provincial Park

Esker Lakes Provincial Park A pleasant, family-oriented park with small lakes for canoeing and fishing, and trails for hiking.

☀️ As we turn the corner towards fall, the days are starting to become shorter and the leaves on trees are starting to c...
09/05/2026

☀️ As we turn the corner towards fall, the days are starting to become shorter and the leaves on trees are starting to change colour.🍂

Join us on September 12 and September 13 for some special programs to celebrate this change!

🔥 🦇 September 12 at 6:30 PM: As the nights get darker, join us around a fire outside the Visitor Centre to celebrate the forest that comes alive in the nighttime, from owls to bats and many more!

🍂 🎨 September 13 at 10:00 AM: Revel in the changing colours of the boreal forest with a morning hike around the Lonesome Bog Trail. Paint the changes of the Bog with us on the viewing platform on this walk! See you all at the Lonesome Bog parking lot! All supplies provided!

Don't miss your chance to enjoy autumn at the park before we close for the season on September 27!

[Image 1: Person sitting on a bench overlooking a lake in the distance. The view to the lake is obscured with trees.]
[Image 2: A black bat box on a 20 feet tall wooden post, surrounded by trees and shrubs]
[Image 3: A wooden boardwalk surrounded by pine tree stands and sphagnum moss on the Lonesome bog trail]

Today is !Esker Lakes is home to more than a thousand species! To continue protecting the species that call our park h...
09/04/2026

Today is !

Esker Lakes is home to more than a thousand species! To continue protecting the species that call our park home, we can:

⛺ Make sure we leave no trace when camping both in the campground and backcountry!

🪵 Use designated firewood for our campfires. Using deadfall or cutting branches from the forest takes away habitat many of our critters!

🫎 Upload your pictures of plants and animals found at the park on iNaturalist. Uploading to iNaturalist helps park staff keep track of species and continue improving habitat!

Tell us about what animals/plants you enjoyed seeing during your visit to Esker Lakes!

[Image: A close-up picture of a moose in water while eating a plant]

🐦As autumn approaches fast, we find that the songbirds that were part of our boreal songbird nursery have started their ...
08/27/2026

🐦As autumn approaches fast, we find that the songbirds that were part of our boreal songbird nursery have started their long journey south where they will spend their winter!

🐣But you can still catch a glimpse before they leave! Let us know what bird you saw at Esker Lakes is your favourite!

[Image1: Yellow bird perched on a tree branch, with other tree branches out of focus in the background]

Come and join our team! We are hiring for Fall 2026!🔔 Full-time positions are available for a Gate Attendant and a Maint...
07/29/2026

Come and join our team! We are hiring for Fall 2026!🔔
Full-time positions are available for a Gate Attendant and a Maintenance student from early September to Sept 27th 2026!
💵 $18.45/hour
🕖 7.25 hour shifts
🏠 Staff housing available

☎️ Gate Attendants
Be the first to welcome guests to the park! Duties include issuing permits, selling merchandise, organizing the park store, renting equipment and answering customer questions!

🛠️ Maintenance Workers
Keep the park beautiful and running smoothly! Duties include cleaning campsites and public areas, managing recycling and garbage and cutting grass.

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by August 14th 2026.
Be sure to mention whether you require staff housing.
Apply now!
( Four students- two wearing yellow maintenance high vis shirts and two wearing brown office shirts in front of an office building)

📢 It's almost Blueberry Festival!Get ready to celebrate our berry special time with us from July 31-August 3. The bluebe...
07/26/2026

📢 It's almost Blueberry Festival!

Get ready to celebrate our berry special time with us from July 31-August 3. The blueberries are looking berr-ific!🫐

For more information, stop in at the Park Store or call 705-568-7677. For a full schedule of events, check out our website Events page: https://bit.ly/3xOhklz

Fire Ban Lifted.As of July 25, 2026, 12:01 AM, Fire Ban for Esker Lakes Provincial Park will be lifted. Thank you for yo...
07/24/2026

Fire Ban Lifted.

As of July 25, 2026, 12:01 AM, Fire Ban for Esker Lakes Provincial Park will be lifted.

Thank you for your patience, and stay safe!

📅 Mark your calendars! There's only two weeks to go until Blueberry Festival! 🫐 This year's Blueberry Festival is from J...
07/17/2026

📅 Mark your calendars! There's only two weeks to go until Blueberry Festival! 🫐

This year's Blueberry Festival is from July 31-August 3. Some of our events this year include an interactive program from Science North, a baseball game, and a blueberry-themed guided hike.

While you're here for the long weekend, also make sure to check out the Park Store for some delicious blueberry goodies (blueberry jam, anyone?) and themed merchandise.

We hope to see you there!

⚠️ Restricted Fire Zone in effect for Esker Lakes Provincial Park⚠️ Effective July 18th, 2026 at 12:01 AM, a Full Fire B...
07/17/2026

⚠️ Restricted Fire Zone in effect for Esker Lakes Provincial Park⚠️

Effective July 18th, 2026 at 12:01 AM, a Full Fire Ban has been put in place that covers the entire park area, including the backcountry.

During a fire ban, only certain cooking and heating equipment may be used. Learn more about what equipment is permitted here: 🔗 https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/equipment-allowed-fire-ban/

Safety tips
To exercise extreme caution when travelling in a RFZ:
- be careful with anything that could start a fire
- watch your propane or gas equipment carefully
- smoke only when you’re stationary, never while walking or working in the bush
- make sure all matches or ci******es are out before disposing of them

For more information regarding restricted fire zones visit: Forest Fire Information Map

Help protect our forests, wildlife, and communities by following all fire restrictions and practicing fire-safe behaviour.

🔔Hiring Alert🔔 Esker Lakes Provincial Park is hiring one Student Gate Attendant and one Maintenance Student!The Gate Stu...
07/16/2026

🔔Hiring Alert🔔

Esker Lakes Provincial Park is hiring one Student Gate Attendant and one Maintenance Student!

The Gate Student contract end date is September 27th, 2026. Staff housing is available!

The Gate Student contract end date is September 27th, 2026. The maintenance student contract end date is September 3rd, 2026. Staff housing is available.

Applicants must:
👉 Be at least 16 years of age
👉 Currently be a student

A student is defined as someone attending high school or a post-secondary institution, returning to school in the upcoming fall semester, planning to return within 6 months of their start date, or someone who has left school within the past 6 months.

If you are interested and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

07/16/2026

Manual worker position available at Kettle Lakes

❗️Job alert! Kettle Lakes is hiring for a manual worker position. If you enjoy working outdoors, leading a team, and variety in your work day, this role is for you!
Consider applying for this opportunity if you:
🌲Have a valid 'G' drivers license and experience operating trucks and tractors
🌲Have experience with mechanical work, plumbing and water systems, and grounds maintenance
🌲Are comfortable leading a team of students and are available to work weekends and holidays
This contract is from immediately – mid October, and staff housing is available for candidates who do not live close to the park.
For more information and to apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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Kirkland Lake, ON
P2N3K4

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