Greenwater Provincial Park

Greenwater Provincial Park is an adventure and campground park destination located in the northern boreal forests of Ontario Canada near the communities of Cochrane and Smooth Rock Falls.

In Ontario's Wilderness Region the Greenwater Provincial Park is a 8,516 hectare nature park with 26 kettle lakes. The lakes are created by the trapping of ice left behind by the Ice Age. The trapped ice under the surface melted and therefore created what we call kettle lakes and eskers.

All 26 kettle lakes are surrounded by forests consisting of aspen, spruce, birch and balsam trees. The signature lake is the easy-access Green Lake because of its green-coloured waters, activities and lookout viewing deck.

The highlights in the park are the campgrounds, sandy beaches and outdoor adventures. The activities enjoyed include canoeing, fishing, picnicking, camping, swimming, sightseeing, hiking, wildlife sightings and birdwatching.

The best way to explore the wilderness areas of the park is by canoe and hiking trails. There are canoe rentals available. Some of the long haul canoe routes accessed in the park include the Deception Creek Route (5.6 km), Mattagami River-Smooth Rock Route (326 km) and the Abitibi River-Cochrane Route (280 km).

Hiking trails also provide an opportunity to view and learn more about the wilderness and wildlife in the region.

Green Trail (1.2 km loop) : An moderately easy-going trail with some steep hills leading to Amik Lake. The trail is marked with interpretive signs detailing the plants and trees in the park. Connects to Sunset Trail.

Sunset Trail (1.3 km one-way) : A moderately easy-going trail exploring along an esker ridge providing views of the forest and various lakes.

Kidney Lake Trail (9 km) : A moderately challenging trail exploring the backcountry wilderness areas in the park providing views of lakes and wildlife.

The campgrounds include serviced and non serviced sites. There are three camps including the Blue Lake, Park Lake and Lloyd Lake Campgrounds. Campers have access to showers, washrooms, laundromat and sani-station.

The day use areas on Green and Park Lakes include picnic tables and access to a sandy beach . Nearby is a playground, dog area and boat launch. Fishing the lakes include perch, northern pike, splake, brook and rainbow trout. (only electric-powered motors permitted on lakes)

Wildlife sightings in the park to look for include moose and bear, as well as, beaver, fox, mink, otter and muskrat.

Explore Greenwater Provincial Park, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada