Frontenac Provincial Park
Frontenac Provincial Park is a provincial park located near the town of Sydenham, north of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. This 5,350-hectare park is classified as a natural environment park, and lies on the Frontenac Axis, a topographic extension of the Canadian Shield connecting to the Adirondack Mountains. It features 22 lakes, over 700 species, and extensive areas of mixed forest, wetlands, and granite outcrops.
Frontenac Provincial Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
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Location | Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada |
Nearest city | Kingston, Ontario |
Coordinates | 44°32′N 76°29′W |
Area | 52.14 km2 (20.13 sq mi) |
Established | 1974 |
Governing body | Ontario Parks |
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Located within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve and the Frontenac Forests Important Bird Area the region is regarded for its biodiversity. It is home to many species of ferns and orchids, some rare. There is also an abundance of fauna, including the American black bear, red fox, mink, northern river otter, white-tailed deer, porcupine, and fisher.