Shoulder Season!
We’re open for our Spring Shoulder Season from Wednesday, April 1st until Thursday, April 30th, 2026!
Amenities offered to visitors during the Shoulder Season will include:
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Customer service staff on-site,
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Access to hiking and biking trails,
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Access to Fanshawe reservoir for canoeing and kayaking (pending reservoir conditions, rentals not currently available),
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Access to day-use areas including a playground, BBQs, picnic areas, and green space,
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Access to Fanshawe reservoir boat launch (pending reservoir conditions), and
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Washroom facilities.
A reduced vehicle day pass fee of $11 (up to four people), or a reduced pedestrian/cyclist day pass fee of $8 for those walking or biking will be charged during this extended season.
Hours of Operation will be as follows:
- Monday to Friday:
10 am to 6 pm; dam gate will be closed at 5:30 pm. -
Saturday and Sunday:
8 am to 4 pm; dam gate will be closed at 4 pm.
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Day Use and Fanshawe Trails
Day users can enjoy:
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Access to hiking and biking trails including the 21 km Lake Trail for biking and hiking and 3.4 km of hiking on other trails within the park,
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Access to Fanshawe reservoir for fishing, canoeing and kayaking,
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Access to day-use areas including a playground, BBQs, picnic areas, and green space, and
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Washroom facilities.
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Please note: Swimming is not permitted in Fanshawe Reservoir.
Fallen Tree Report Line
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