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

Joined July 2017
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!👋 . . . #SelkirkPP #ontarioparks
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Our social media will be going into hibernation and will not be monitored as of today. Our park will reopen for camping on May 10th, 2027. If you need to reach us, please call our office at 905-776-7600 or email [email protected]
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🪨 Many people know Selkirk for our awesome rock beach, and for good reason! Check out the rocky shelf extending into the water at our beach area. 🐚 You can find fossils embedded in the rock and striations (lines) carved into this rock. #OntarioParks #DiscoverOP #SelkirkPP
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🥾 #TakeAHikeDay is Saturday, August 8th! 🌟 🌳 Here are a few ways you can engage with nature on a hike: 🫳 Touch a tree (that you can identify as safe) 👂 Pause and listen 👀 Focus your attention on a single leaf ⭐️ You’ll be amazed at what you can discover! #DiscoverOP
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🌧️ Here are a few things you can do to camp successfully in the rain 👇 ⛺️ Make sure you put up your tent fly ☔️ Use tarps to create shelter 🃏 Bring some indoor activities 😊 Bring a positive attitude! Learn more: blog.ontarioparks.ca/camping… #OntarioParks #DiscoverOP #SelkirkPP
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Ontario Parks now offers free day use – including weekends – for veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces members! blog.ontarioparks.ca/day-use…
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🐢If you love turtles, these Turtle Protection Project shirts are perfect for you! 💚 Proceeds from the purchase of these shirts fund the Turtle Protection Project, which helps us keep turtles safe in our parks. 💻 Check them out👇 reservations.ontarioparks.ca… #DiscoverOP
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🐢 Here are a few ways you can keep turtles off the hook when fishing👇 🐟 Stay in designated fishing areas 🪝 Fish with barbless hooks 🎣 Never leave tackle behind Check out the Ontario Parks Blog to learn more: blog.ontarioparks.ca/keeping… #DiscoverOP
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🐢 Our park is situated next to the lake and a creek, so you may see turtles crossing the road. 🚙 Help us keep turtles safe by driving slowly through our park and watching carefully for wildlife, especially turtles! #DiscoverOP #OntarioParks #SelkirkPP
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🍕 Have you ever made a skillet pizza while camping? It's not as hard as it seems! Preparing dough and cutting toppings up before your trip can be a big help when cooking over a campfire. 🤔 Have you ever tried campfire pizza? Let us know! #SelkirkPP #DiscoverOP #OntarioParks
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🌙 Have you ever wanted to snap a photo of the stars, but didn't know how to get the shot you wanted? We can help! Check out the Ontario Parks Blog for night sky photography tips: blog.ontarioparks.ca/tips-fo… #DiscoverOP #OntarioParks #SelkirkPP
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🌌 In our park, our day use area is a perfect open area to enjoy the night sky after watching a picturesque sunset. ⭐️ Stargazing is a perfect way to quietly connect with nature and enjoy the peacefulness of our park. 🌳 Check it out next time you’re in our park! #DiscoverOP
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🦇 Here are some fun facts about bats to help you understand the only true flying mammal! 🦟 All of Ontario’s bat species are insectivores 💩 Bat droppings make for great fertilizer! 🫶 Check out some more bat facts at our Ontario Parks Blog: blog.ontarioparks.ca/bats/ #DiscoverOP
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🌕 Flying squirrels are nocturnal mammals that you may see in our park at night! 🐿️ Despite their name, they don’t actually fly. They use flaps of skin to catch air and glide between trees. 🌳 Look to the trees to catch a glimpse of these awesome critters! #DiscoverOP
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🌙 Raccoons are common nocturnal visitors in our park. Follow these rules to keep these critters off your site: 🌊 Dispose of dishwater in vault toilets 🚮 Throw out garbage often 🍖 Store all food and heavily scented items in your vehicle #DiscoverOP
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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. 🌳 #DiscoverOP
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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! 👇 #DiscoverOP
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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: blog.ontarioparks.ca/forever… #OntarioParks #DiscoverOP #SelkirkPP
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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! #SelkirkPP #OntarioParks #DiscoverOP
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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: blog.ontarioparks.ca/apply-p…
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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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