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      Springwater Provincial Park is currently closed for logging operations. 

      Springwater Provincial Park is a day-use park in Midhurst. Come enjoy a variety of recreation activities and wildlife viewing year-round!

      Hiking

      There are 12 km of hiking trails, including a 1.5 km children's interpretive trail that features wooden animal totems and educational displays. Hikers can also access the 400 km Ganaraska Trail, which passes through the park.

      Birdwatching

      Springwater Provincial Park is a great location to view a variety of bird species such as the:

      • Cedar Waxwing
      • Pileated Woodpecker
      • White and Red Breasted Nuthatch
      • Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

      Picnic shelters

      The park has eight picnic shelters suitable for special occasions such as family reunions, company picnics, school groups, birthday parties and weddings. Some shelters offer electricity, lighting, water and fire pits. There is a large playing field with horseshoe pits, swings and children's play equipment near Shelters A and B.

      Winter activities

      Groomed trails are track set for cross-country skiing and include a one kilometre snowshoe trail. Heated cabins are available for rent.

       

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