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OPP Investigating After Swatting Incident At Two Provincial Parks

Muskoka411 Staff — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:49:46 +0000

The West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate an incident at Killbear Provincial Park.

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a report of an active shooter at Killbear Provincial Park in Carling Township.

Officers confirmed that no incident took place. The Provincial Communication Centre of the Ontario Provincial Police in Orillia also received a similar call to Bass Lake Provincial Park at the same time.

Both incidents are under investigation and further information will be release at a later time.

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Killbear And Oastler Lake Provincial Parks Get Infrastructure Improvement Funding

Muskoka411 Staff — Fri, 12 May 2023 14:22:12 +0000

$7,270,000 investment will improve visitor experience and boost local tourism

The Ontario government is investing $7,270,000 to build, maintain and revitalize infrastructure at Killbear and Oastler Lake Provincial Parks. This investment will improve the visitor experience and boost local tourism.

“Parry Sound-Muskoka is home to some of Ontario’s most beautiful and frequently visited provincial parks,” said Graydon Smith, MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka. “Our government appreciates how vital it is to ensure our parks have the amenities and infrastructure required to provide a high-quality visitor experience. This helps keep our parks sought-after destinations, which in-turn contributes much to our local economy.”

Oastler Lake Provincial Park is receiving $5,500,000. These funds will be used to renew the administration building, along with a bridge and the main entrance road. Killbear Provincial Park will receive $1,360,000 to electrify campsites and the water filling station, and $410,000 to replace the HVAC and geothermal systems in the visitor centre.

“In 2022, Ontario Parks recorded more than 12.1 million visits and overnight camping grew by nine per cent over 2021, which goes to show the increasing demand for our beautiful provincial parks,” said David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. “Upgrading infrastructure is one of the ways we’re working to improve the visitor experience, so that they have a memorable and positive time while at our parks, returning with their friends and families for years to come.”

Ongoing investment in Ontario Parks infrastructure is another way the government is expanding recreational opportunities for Ontario families, boosting local tourism and strengthening the protection and health of local wildlife and the environment. This project is part of Ontario’s $41.7 million investment over two years to upgrade and maintain Ontario Parks infrastructure to continue to ensure a modern and enjoyable parks experience.

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Ontario Parks Reducing The Maximum Length Of Stay At Some Parks In 2023

Muskoka411 Staff — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:38:16 +0000

Over the past several years, camping at Ontario Parks has grown steadily from 4.3 million reserved campsite nights in 2014 to over 6.6 million reserved campsite nights in 2021.

With reservations on the rise, Ontario Parks staff want to ensure that more Ontarians can enjoy campground campsites at some of the more popular parks during their busy summer season.

To help connect more campers with campground sites at their favourite parks, Ontario Parks is reducing the maximum length of stay at select parks between July 1 and the Saturday of the Labour Day long weekend.

Why they are making the change

Ontario Parks heard from countless visitors how frustrating it can be to miss out on a summer camping reservation. With reservations in high demand, it can be difficult to get a campsite at some of the park campgrounds.

With this change, they are giving more people the opportunity to go camping. Reducing the maximum length of stay at some of the parks will help provide more people with the chance to camp and experience Ontario Parks.

Here’s what’s changing

At select parks, they are be reducing the maximum length of stay from 23 nights to seven or 14 nights for campground sites during our busiest camping season, starting in 2023.

The reduced maximum length of stay applies to trips between July 1 and the Saturday of the Labour Day long weekend. Outside of these dates, the maximum stay will be 23 nights.

Booking five months in advance? Don’t worry. When you’re reserving your July stay in February, this change will be in effect.

Note: This change will not impact backcountry camping or roofed accommodations.

Find more information about our reservation rules and regulations.

What about people who want to camp for longer?

Ontario Parks does understand that this change may be disappointing to those who usually enjoy camping for longer periods of time. We want to give more people the opportunity to camp and make their own memories at our parks.

If you prefer a longer stay, try:

visiting one of the many parks with a maximum stay of 23 nights
road-tripping from park to park
booking an off-season stay when the maximum reverts to 23 nights.

Which parks will have reduced maximums?

The changes will be in effect at these parks:

Maximum 7-night stay:

Maximum 14-night stay:

Maximum 23-night stay:

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Get Ready For Construction On Hwy 559 Between Hwy 69/400 And Killbear Park

Muskoka411 Staff — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:14:04 +0000

The Ministry of Transportation wishes to advise that construction operations will be ongoing on Highway 559 between Highway 69/400 and Killbear Provincial Park during September 2022.

At the Ministry of Transportation, ensuring the safety of the people travelling on Ontario’s highways will always be a top priority.

To improve ride quality and safety for drivers, the ministry will be applying surface treatment to Highway 559 as part of an interim strategy until permanent upgrades can be completed.

The ministry remains committed to the planned major rehabilitation of Highway 559. This future work includes upgrading the highway from surface treatment to hot mix, replacing centreline culverts, treating pavement distress areas, grading, and adding paved shoulders. The ministry will continue to monitor Highway 559 to ensure it remains safe and reliable for the travelling public.

For the latest information on highway closures and construction the public can call 511, MTO’s Road Information Line, or check www.511on.ca.

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Heavy Snow Expected In Parry Sound, Rosseau, Killbear Park Starting Wednesday

Staff Reporter — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:03:21 +0000

Weather advisory issued for:
Town of Parry Sound – Rosseau – Killbear Park

Winter weather travel advisory in effect due to forecasts of heavy snow. Snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are expected Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning.

A low pressure system will bring snow to the region. Heavy snow is expected to begin Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates of up to 3 centimetres per hour are possible at times.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Road closures are possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

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Police Find Impaired Driver At Killbear Provincial Park

Muskoka411 Staff — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:55:42 +0000

The West Parry Sound OPP say they responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver (Sept 5, 2021 at 8:45 pm) in Killbear Provincial Park. After speaking with the driver, officers concluded alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and transported to the West Parry Sound OPP detachment where further testing was conducted.

As a result of further investigation, Dominik Matuszewski, 29 years-of-age of Ajax, Ontario was charged with:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on October 21, 2021. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

This charge marks the 67^thdriver charged under Criminal Impaired Driving Laws in the West Parry Sound Detachment area in 2021.

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Impaired Driver Caught Leaving Killbear Provincial Park

Muskoka411 Staff — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:14:14 +0000

On August 15, 2021 at 8:30 p.m., West Parry Sound OPP responded to a traffic complaint call from Killbear Provincial Park in Carling Township.

Officers stopped a vehicle and after speaking with the driver, officers concluded alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and transported to the West Parry Sound OPP detachment where further testing was conducted.

As a result of further investigation, Christopher Ward, 27 years-of-age of Mississauga, Ontario was charged with:

Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on September 30, 2021. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

This charge marks the 61^st driver charged under Criminal Impaired Driving Laws in the West Parry Sound Detachment area.

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OPP Find Impaired Driver Leaving Killbear Provincial Park

Muskoka411 Staff — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:53:33 +0000

West Parry Sound OPP say they responded to a traffic complaint call (July 7, 2021 at 1 am) from Killbear Provincial Park in Carling Township. Officers stopped a vehicle and after speaking with the driver, officers concluded alcohol had been consumed. The driver was arrested and transported to the West Parry Sound OPP detachment where further testing was conducted.

As a result of further investigation, Kaitlyn McLean, 24 years-of-age of Wasaga Beach, Ontario was charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on August 19, 2021. The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

This charge marks the 49^th driver charged under Criminal Impaired Driving Laws in the West Parry Sound Detachment area in 2021.

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