Destinations

Parks Accessible by Land

Awenda Provincial Park

Awenda is a provincial park in Tiny Township, Simcoe County and is located on a peninsula jutting into Georgian Bay north of Penetanguishene, Ontario.  The park occupies 2,915 hectares (7,200 acres) and was established in 1975.  It is classified as a Natural Environment Park and therefore all land is protected.   

Awenda’s 6 campgrounds of well-spaced campsites shaded beneath Sugar Maples and Red Oaks are a cool oasis from the summer heat.   

Recreational activities at Awenda include camping, swimming, birding, biking, fishing, canoeing and hiking.  Awenda features several beautiful and natural beaches on the Georgian Bay shoreline within driving distance from the campgrounds. The shoreline consists of a series of sand, cobble, and boulder beaches.  Canoe rentals are available from the park. 

The park has 30 kilometres (19 miles) of hiking trails, with a variety of shorter and longer trails.  For more details related to the hiking trails and activities in general at Awenda, please see https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/awenda/activities 

Killbear Provinvial Park

Killbear is a provincial park located on Georgian Bay near the town of Nobel, Ontario.  Killbear combines sandy beaches typical of the Great Lakes with rock ridges and pines of the Canadian Shield.  Killbear offers beautiful views of windswept pines on rocky islands and stunning Georgian Bay sunsets.   

Killbear offers camping at seven campgrounds with most campsites being less than a five-minute walk from the shoreline.   

Recreational activities at Killbear include camping, swimming, birding, biking, fishing, canoeing and hiking.  Killbear offers multiple beautiful sandy beaches within walking distance of the campgrounds including a 2 km horseshoe shaped beach which is ideal for swimming.  In addition, there are many smaller beaches flanked by rocky headlands.  Killbear does not rent canoes or kayaks, but rentals are available outside the park at local businesses.   

The park has 6 km of hiking and biking trails, with a variety of shorter and longer trails.  For more details related to the hiking trails and activities in general at Killbear, please see https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killbear/activities 

Six Mile Lake Provincial Park

Six Mile Like is a provincial park in Port Severn Ontario.  The park is comprised of seven campgrounds in a charming natural setting and within walking distance of all park facilities.  

Recreational activities at Six Mile Lake include camping, swimming, birding, biking, fishing, canoeing and hiking.  Six Mile Lake offers three sandy beaches, calm waters for swimming and scenic hiking trails.  The park has a fully equipped store, boat rentals and nature programs and is an exceptional location for fishing and recreational boating.  There is an abundance of wildlife including walking sticks and five-line skinks.   

For more information on hiking trails and activities in general at Six Mile Lake Provincial Park, please see https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sixmilelake/activities 

Bass Lake Provincial Park

Bass Lake Provincial Park is a 160 acre provincial park on the western shore of the 1,000 acre Bass Lake, a mere 7 km west of downtown Orillia. 

Fishing is a huge draw at Bass Lake, and with a boat launch, docking facilities and boat rentals, the park caters to anglers eager to get out on the water.   

Families will appreciate the sandy beach, designated swimming areas, children’s playground and hiking trails.  Canoes, kayaks and paddled boats are available for rent from the Park Store.   

Recreational activities at Bass Lake include camping, swimming, birding, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and hiking. 

For more information on hiking trails and activities in general at Bass Lake Provincial Park, please see https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/basslake/activities 

Parks Accessible by Water

Georgian Bay Islands National Park

Georgian Bay Islands National Park consists of 63 small islands or parts of islands in Georgian Bay, near Port Severn, Ontario.  The total park area is approximately 13.5 km (5.2 miles). 

The islands blend the exposed rocks and pines of the Canadian Shield with the hardwood forests found further south. The park can only be reached by boat and all of the islands are open to the public.  

Beausoleil Island is the largest island in the park and it offers island tent camping, overnight and day docking, heritage education programs, and hiking trails.  

The Island camping offers a unique experience comprised of tent-camping only. Campers have the option of 'roughing it' by staying in a primitive campground, or enjoying the comforts of a more serviced offering of flush toilets, showers and drinking water available at Cedar Spring Campground.  There is a total of 103 campsites on Beausoleil Island, 45 of which are at Cedar Spring Campground.   

Georgian Bay Islands National Park is home to many species such as woodland caribou, white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, coyote, timber wolf, lynx, bobcat, porcupine, raccoon, beaver, red and gray fox species, chipmunk and red squirrel.   

Recreational activities at Beausoleil Island include camping, swimming, birding, biking, fishing, canoeing and hiking.  Swimming beaches can be found along the eastern shores of Beausoleil Island and in a few sheltered bays in the northern section of the Island.  The best beaches are at the Cedar Spring Campground, Wana Keta Picnic area, Sandpiper, Oaks and Honeymoom Bay Campgrounds. 

For more information on hiking trails and activities in general on Beausoleil Island, please see https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/georg/activ/experiences/hike-randonne 

Massasauga Provincial Park

Massasauga Provincial Park is a provincial park in Parry Sound Ontario stretching from the town of Parry Sound south to the Moon River.  The park has an area of 131.05 km (50.6 miles). 

The park encompasses hundreds of islands on the coast of Georgian Bay and many inland lakes including Clear Lake and Spider Lake. Classified as a "Natural Environment" park, it contains no roads, so camping is limited to interior sites. The sites on the bay can be reached by motor boat whereas those on the lakes are typically reached by non-motorized craft such as canoes or kayaks.  

Recreational activities at Massasauga include camping, swimming, birding, fishing, canoeing and hiking.  The Park offers many hiking trails ranging from short easy strolls to more demanding hikes. All trails allow visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the park and provide opportunities to view the abundant park wildlife. 

For more information on hiking trails and activities in general at Massasauga Provincial Park, please see https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/themassasauga/activities