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 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]

Join us in welcoming Science North for an exciting, interactive program during Blueberry Festival! 🫐 The wild is closer ...
07/15/2026

Join us in welcoming Science North for an exciting, interactive program during Blueberry Festival! 🫐

The wild is closer than you think and bigger than you can imagine. Join the Science North Bluecoats for hands-on "Woah!" moments that reveal how everything is connected, from incredible insects in your own backyard, to the vast mysteries of the Arctic and the night sky.

Touch and compare skulls from walruses to belugas to bears, uncover the stories hidden in tree rings, and put your observation skills to the test with mineral identification. Then look up and be inspired to build constellations and explore the true size of our inner solar system.

The details: ⬇️
📍 Visitor's Centre
📅 Saturday, August 1
🕙 10:00am-3:30pm

✨It’s almost that time of year! Free Day Use Day is coming up on Friday July 17!Come out to enjoy a swim on Lake Panagap...
07/15/2026

✨It’s almost that time of year! Free Day Use Day is coming up on Friday July 17!

Come out to enjoy a swim on Lake Panagapka 😎, hike one our trails 🥾, or drop by the Day Use Beach to show your appreciation for the birds of the boreal forest at 3:00 PM, hosted by our Discovery Ranger🐦!

✨Remember, even though it is Free Day Use Day, to check in at the gatehouse, or reserve your permit online!

[Image: A lake with dense forest in background. The foreground shows a wooden dock with three canoes and one paddleboat surrounding it. The sky is cloudy and the sun is setting]

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Kirkland Lake, ON
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