Fitzroy Provincial Park

Students: have you applied to work with Ontario Parks this summer? 🌲🐢

Don't miss the opportunity to spend your summer surrounded by nature! There is still time to submit your application to work at Fitzroy (or other Ontario Parks) this summer! Applications close Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:59pm. Apply with your resume and cover letter: https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Preview.aspx?Language=English&JobID=239434. 💙 💚

Fitzroy is still recruiting for the following positions:
🛠️ Maintenance workers
💻 Gate attendants
🍦 Park store sales clerks
🐞 Discovery ranger





[Image 1: An Ontario Parks employee is holding up two brochures for "Fitzroy" with smiling expression. The brochures display images of nature scenes, including a waterfall. The background features a tree trunk and lush greenery.]
[Image 2: An Ontario Parks employee t is handing a brochure titled "Fitzroy" across a counter of an office setting with maps and brochures visible in the background.]
[Image 3: A building with a sign reading "Ontario Parks Store / Magasin" is visible next to a tree. The store has a stone base and large windows. There is a picnic table and recycling bins outside. The surrounding area is lush with greenery.]

The Summer and Annual Day-Use Vehicle Permits are available to purchase at the Park Office! 🚗🏖️ The perfect companion for Ontario Parks day trippers, these passes allow you to enjoy unlimited day-use entry to Fitzroy (and over 100 other Ontario Parks). Valid for one vehicle and its passengers for the day. Summer passes are valid until November 30, 2026 and Annual passes are valid until December 31, 2026.

🔎 For more information about Day-Use Vehicle Permits, visit the Ontario Parks blog: https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/seasonal-permits/





[Image: Two park passes are placed on grass against a tree trunk. The pass on the left, labeled "2026 Annual," features an image of a rocky landscape. The pass on the right, labeled "2023 Summer," displays a coastal scene.]

This week's is the American toad. 🐸 In Ontario, you'll find only two toad species. American toads are found in a wide variety of terrestrial habitats, from gardens to heavily forested areas. Their thick skin helps prevent dehydration and allows them to use drier habitats.

🔎 Fun Fact: People cannot get warts from touching toads. In fact, the bumps on the skin of toads are not warts at all.





[Image: A person holding a toad gently. The toad has a speckled, textured skin and prominent eyes.]

It's ! It's easy to stay hydrated and keep track of your Ontario Parks travels with the Road Trip Water Bottle, which includes mini park stickers! This 32oz reusable water bottle keeps liquids cold for 24 hours and hot for 12 hours. Grab yours at the Park Store!





[Image: A water bottle labeled "Ontario Parks Road Trip" is on a picnic table, alongside park-themed sticker sheets. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.]

Welcome back to Fitzroy's ! Meet Natalie 👋 Natalie is our Head Gate Attendant, and this is her second year with Ontario Parks! She supervises our Gate summer students, provides customer service, and helps manage our social media channels.

Question: If you could visit another Ontario Provincial Park, which would you choose?
Answer: Killarney for camping and Potholes for day use!

Question: What species of wildlife do you relate to most and why?
Answer: Porcupines, because they are nearsighted and have a great sense of smell!





[Image: An Ontario Parks staff is smiling and wearing glasses and a dark green sweater, seated in an office environment. Behind them is a large map labeled "Fitzroy".]

Today is 🐢 Did you know that Ontario is home to eight native species of turtles? May to October is their most active time, with peak nesting season being in June. Female turtles will often cross busy and dangerous roads to find the perfect nesting spot. Turtles are also vital to our wetland health, helping to keep water clean and dispersing seeds to promote new plant growth. 🌿 Fitzroy is home to lots of turtles, so keep your eyes peeled on your next visit, and slow down in case you find one crossing the road!





[Image: A turtle is digging a hole in a grassy and rocky area. The turtle's shell is dark with lighter markings. Surrounding the turtle are grass and small stones.]

It's ! A visitor favourite - the Fitzroy Park Crest Sticker & Ontario Parks Passport! It's the perfect souvenir to keep track of your Ontario Parks adventures! Available at both the Park Office and Park Store, grab one for your collection on your next visit!





[Image: A person holding a "Passport to Ontario Parks" booklet and a round Fitzroy Provincial Park sticker in front of a tree. The background shows a grassy area and a clear sky.]

We can't wait to see you this long weekend & the weather is looking fantastic 🌞 😎

This weekend, while supplies last, we are giving away the limited edition stickers (for free!) designed by the winners of the Ontario Parks 2026 sticker contest! These designs were chosen from over 460 entries. Learn more about the sticker contest here: https://blog.ontarioparks.ca/sticker-contest-winners-2026/





[Image: Two round, colorful stickers on a wooden surface. The left sticker features a stylized sunset landscape with trees and geometric shapes. The right sticker displays an illustrated loon with vibrant patterns.]

Telephone and internet disruptions have been restored. Thank you for your patience!

We are currently experiencing intermittent telephone and internet disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience. Until this is resolved, please call 613-240-9863 or send us a message on social media!