Frontenac Provincial Park
Park Wilderness park with lakes, canoe routes, and trails
South of Kingston, Frontenac Provincial Park features backcountry canoe routes, hundreds of lakes, backpacking trails and campsites across Precambrian Shield rock and mixed forest.
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How to Get to Frontenac Provincial Park #
Frontenac Provincial Park is accessed from Highway 7 near the towns of Sharbot Lake and Kingston, Ontario. The main park access points are signed; consult Ontario Parks for permits and trail maps.
Tips for Visiting Frontenac Provincial Park #
- Bring a good topo map and compass for the interior routes-cell coverage is limited.
- Watch for canoe routes with short, rocky portages; footwear that can get wet is necessary.
- Book backcountry campsites in advance during peak season to secure popular lakes.
Best Time to Visit Frontenac Provincial Park #
Summer for full access and water activities; fall for solitude and foliage.
Weather & Climate near Frontenac Provincial Park #
Frontenac Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (966 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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