Frontenac Provincial Park was established in 1974.[4]
Before European settlement, indigenous peoples, mostly Algonquins, lived in the area.[6] Several homesteads were established by European settlers in what is now park area, but the rocky landscape posed challenges for homesteading. Historically, the area supported forestry and mining industries for local communities.[4][7]
Recreation
Camping, hiking, and paddling
Frontenac has roughly 160 kilometres (99 mi) of hiking trails,[8] 51 backcountry campsites (consisting of 48 clusters and 3 single sites), and many lakes for canoeing and kayaking.[2]
Arab Lake Gorge Trail is a short, 1.5-kilometre (0.93 mi) trail that traverses the Arab Lake Gorge.
Doe Lake Trail is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) in length. It goes from South Otter Lake to Doe Lake and back. A highlight of the trail is the abandoned Kemp Mine.
Slide Lake Loop measures 21 kilometres (13 mi) in length and encircles Slide Lake and parts of Buck Lake. It is the longest loop in the park,
The Rideau Trail runs through the southern portion of the park.
Education and events
Wilderness courses are offered to teach wilderness skills in a semi-wilderness setting. Common offerings include wilderness navigation skills, wilderness first aid and ORCA.