Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
Park Ontario provincial park of lakes, forests, and canoe routes
In Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes region, Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park features interconnected lakes, rocky shorelines and mixed forest. Visitors paddle canoe routes, backcountry camp and hike portage trails between quiet waterways.
How to Get to Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park #
The park is a drive of roughly 2-3 hours north of Toronto; access points are along Kawartha Lakes roads. Several formal entrances have parking and trailheads; consult the Ontario Parks website for maps, permit requirements and recommended launch sites.
Tips for Visiting Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park #
- Some sections of the park are remote and require a backcountry permit for overnight stays - check Ontario Parks rules.
- Boat access is useful for exploring lakes and campsites; plan resupply points carefully.
- Spring thaw can make some trails muddy; late summer is usually drier.
Best Time to Visit Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park #
Summer is prime for water-based recreation; autumn is excellent for foliage and quieter trails.
Weather & Climate near Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park #
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (950 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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