Birding is best done from the parking areas and boat launch or along the nearby Legacy Trail.

The birds encountered at this site and along the Legacy Trail are for the most part characteristic of the rocky, mixed forests of the park. Waterfowl species may be observed in spring and fall from the overlook to Loon Call Lake. Eastern Whip-poor-will is present in summer and Red Crossbill may be encountered at any time of year.

The Loon Call Lake Access Point provides access for canoeists to the interior of Kawartha Highlands. There is ample room for parking, a boat launch and pit toilet. Winter maintenance is minimal and the access road and parking areas may not be plowed in winter. A day use (or annual) permit is required to park in the parking area at any time of year.

Kawartha Highlands Signature Site is the largest park in southern Ontario after Algonquin Provincial Park.

It is a special place with opportunities to experience the outdoors ranging from backcountry canoeing and camping to a short hike. Before visiting please be aware that the access points at Kawartha have limited facilities and parking capacity.

We ask that all visitors be responsible and prepared for whatever activity you plan on participating in at the park. Please stick to designated trails and portages, and be respectful of other park visitors and the natural environment at all times.

Always remember around water – use life-jackets, plan your trip and be prepared for uneven backcountry terrain.

Kawartha Highlands is open all year long, for backcountry adventures in any season. If you are planning on coming to the park, consider contacting park staff so they can help you make the most of your visit.

The Legacy Trail, a 3 km loop trail, starts on the north side of the Anstruther Lake Rd opposite the entrance to the Loon Call Lake Access Point road. The trail traverses deciduous and mixed forest, Precambrian rock barrens and wetlands. The hike is moderately strenuous.