Voyageur Provincial Park is a
provincial park
Ischigualasto Provincial Park
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located in eastern
Ontario
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, Canada, opposite the once furious Long Sault rapids of the
Ottawa River
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around which
voyageurs
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portaged on their way upstream.
[ Established in 1966, the park was formerly known as Carillon Provincial Park.
The park has 416 campsites, 110 with electrical service. Group camping is also available. The park has a day-use area and comfort stations for campers. There are two hiking trails—Coureur de Bois Trail (2 km; 1¼ miles, 1 hour) and Outouais Trail (5 km; 3 miles return)—both rated easy.][Voyageur]
Ontario Parks In the winter, cross-country ski
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trails are available.
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Provincial parks of Ontario
Protected areas of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell
Year of establishment missing
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