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News and Events

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Advisories
Boil Water Posting at Smileys

The water taps at Smileys are posted boil before consumption. Park visitors should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before using for drinking.

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News
Opening Dates for Provincial Parks

12 May 2026

Upgraded Campsites at Dollar Lake Opening July 11

Upgraded campsites in Loop C at Dollar Lake will be available for campers on Friday, July 11.

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two women and a child walking in the woods at Mickey Hill park

Celebrate Canada's Parks Day

Canada's Parks Day
A lifeguard stands overlooking the sandy shore of Dollar Lake.

Provincial Park beaches with lifeguard supervision. 

Supervised Beaches
A boy using a Hippocampe wheelchair with his family on a beach boardwalk.

Beach access and adaptive equipment opportunities

Accessible Experiences
Four youth pose in front of a green tent.

2026 Learn to Camp workshop information

Learn to Camp
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