Selkirk PP

Located on the shores of Lake Erie, Selkirk is home to a beautiful waterfront, over 150 campsites, and many species of birds.

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The park is now closed for the 2024 season.

The park will reopen for the 2025 season on May 16, 2025.

Our social medias will be going into hibernation, and we will not be monitoring these pages. See you next spring!👋
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💚 Our park is the best because of our day use area!

☀️ The grassy day use area has trees, picnic tables, and a beautiful view of the lake to enjoy!

🧺 Plus, July is Picnic Month! Selkirk is the perfect place to take a hike, go to the beach, and have a picnic. 🌳

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Selkirk is the best because of our rock beach! 🫶

🪨 Although not as popular as our sandy dog beach, our rock beach is unique and beautiful!

🏖️ If you’ve visited our rock beach, what did you think? Let us know! 👇

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🐢 Many Ontario Parks protect rare ecosystems and species at risk. Protecting these spaces means protecting biodiversity and keeping our Earth healthy.🫶

💚 Check out our blog post, Forever Protected, to learn more: https://t.co/HyjLuRrUzj

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🥾 Selkirk is the best because of our awesome trail, the Wheeler’s Walk Trail!

😎 Have you tried Wheeler’s Walk Trail? Let us know what you thought and share a picture or a comment below! We would love to hear from our visitors!

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Applications for our summer student positions are open! Apply early for the best chance to join us for the season.

We're looking for gate attendants, maintenance workers, Discovery rangers, and more!

Apply now: https://t.co/Wm9RUyYhU7

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As of October 14th, the park is closed for the 2025 season.

The park will reopen on May 15th, 2026.

Our social medias will be going into hibernation. If you need to reach us over the winter, please email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Our park store/office has new hours for Fall 2025!

Visit us from:
Monday to Thursday 👉 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 👉 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday 👉 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

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🌲 Here’s how you can prevent the spread of invasive species:

🪵 Buy and burn local wood
🥾 Brush your boots before hiking
🛶 Clean and dry water vessels
🎣 Dispose of live bait properly
🌱 Educate yourself on invasive species

https://t.co/fcLSxnIpsy

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🥾 Tomorrow is #TakeAHikeDay❗️⭐

🌾 Our Wheeler’s Walk Trail features a boardwalk, making for some splendid views of the creek, the marsh, and the forest.

🌳 Visit our park on Take A Hike Day tomorrow and explore this gem!

#OntarioParks #TakeAHikeDay #SelkirkPP #DiscoverOP

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🥾 This Saturday August 9th is #TakeAHikeDay! We’re encouraging everyone across Ontario to get out, go for a hike, and reap the benefits of being in nature! 🌲

🚶‍➡️Check out the Ontario Parks Blog to learn more: https://t.co/FRIF1TmJ5d

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🌲 There is so much to discover using iNaturalist!

Here’s how to start ⤵️
📱 Download the iNaturalist app or visit website
🏄🏻‍♀️ Create your account
🐛 Take pictures of wildlife and plants
⭐️ Upload your observation and you’re done!

https://t.co/0fm0ZfBszR

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🌾 In our park, the marsh on either side of Spring Creek and along the shore of Lake Erie is host to a huge number of birds, invertebrates, fish, plants, and more!

💙 Being on the shore of Lake Erie is one of the best parts of our park.

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🏖️ Here's how to use a floatie responsibly at the beach this summer:
Wear a PFD.
Research the waterbody and the weather.
Stay in designated swimming areas.

Visit our Ontario Parks Blog for more: https://t.co/mVHOcfn5am
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For #NationalDrowningPreventionWeek we’re sharing some water safety tips!🌊

❗️Wear a lifejacket!
👯‍♀️ Always swim with a buddy.
🚫 Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
❄️ Test the water before you dive in.

#OntarioParks #DiscoverOP #SelkirkPP

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Some of our feathered friends wanted to show you this week’s #MerchMonday pick! 🧢

Both of these hats are available in our park store, open everyday from 8am to 10pm!

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🦅You've heard of people birding, but have you heard of birds people-ing?

There's lots of opportunities for birds to get good views of hikers as they pass along our hiking trail. 🥾

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Birding has so many therapeutic benefits!

Birding helps you:
🌳 Connect with nature
✌️ Find peace
🏃‍♀️ Stay active
🧠 Increase your mental fitness

Check out our Ontario Parks Blog to learn more: https://t.co/rfhSlQezkv

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As park-lovers, it’s our responsibility to dispose of all garbage correctly. ♻️

You'll find plenty of garbage and recycling bins around the park, so please use them to help protect our park for everyone to enjoy! 💚💙

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🧺 July is Picnic Month! Our park has some beautiful spots for a picnic, just take this picture of our beach as proof!

🍓Set up a blanket or use a picnic table and enjoy an outdoor lunch to refuel after hiking our Wheeler's Walk Trail!

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Here are a few noisy habits to avoid on your next visit to our park:

🌙 Not respecting quiet hours
🎵 Playing loud music
🔇 Running your generator all day (and night!)

Check out our Ontario Parks Blog:
https://t.co/CSvyJSm3c6

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