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Killarney Provincial Park

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Killarney Provincial Park is on Georgian Bay. It encompasses a vast wilderness area of wetlands, forests and mountains. La Cloche Silhouette Trail climbs the white quartzite ridges of La Cloche Mountains. Cranberry Bog Trail crosses bogs and swamps. Canoe routes connect the park’s numerous clear lakes, such as George Lake. Glacier-sculpted pink granite cliffs frame […]

Historic Village of Killarney

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The historic Village of Killarney was founded in 1820 as a fur trading post on Georgian Bay. It is the oldest community on the north shore of Ontario. The village is 10 km from the park. Photo: MBi, CC BY-SA 4.0

Herbert Fisheries

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Killarney is home to the famous Herbert Fisheries, named by Canadian Living magazine as one of the top 10 fish and chip restaurants in Canada. Since 1981 Sudburians and tourists from around the world have sailed, flown and driven to Killarney for some of the best fresh fish and chips available. The familiar red and […]

Killarney East Lighthouse

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The Ojibwa called the place Shebahonaning, meaning “here is a safe canoe channel,” and early traders and explorers used the channel on their voyages between Georgian Bay and Lake Superior. Etienne Augustin de la Morandiére, became the first white settler in the area when he established a trading post on the channel in 1820, and […]

Killarney Mountain Lodge

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The uniquely octagonal Carousel Lounge at the Killarney Mountain Lodge is open to the public, and its impressive panoramic view of Georgian Bay makes it a must-visit spot for a drink. Relax on comfy bar couches, enjoy live entertainment, and choose from a great cocktail and wine list. Killarney Mountain Lodge serves up carefully crafted cuisine, and […]

Killarney Outfitters

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Killarney Outfitters rents top-quality ultra-light Kevlar Canoes, swift ultra-light Kevlar canoes; and expedition Sea Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Rentals are available directly from the Bell Lake access area, or the main canoe beach at Killarney Park. Rental kayaks are available from the Chikanishing Creek access to Georgian Bay. Killarney Outfitters offers complete canoe and sea […]

Killarney Centennial Museum

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The Killarney Centennial Museum was opened in 1967. Come take in the quaint log building and learn all about the town’s incredibly interesting history. The museum has a wide variety of household antiques, photographs, and many items relating to fishing, logging, and mining.   You can still see the old jail house on site, which was built […]

The Crack Trail

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The Crack Trail follows an old logging road before its rocky inclines grow steeper as the trail progresses. Hikers can snack on wild blueberries along the trail before reaching the unforgettable ridge summit three to four hours later. At the top of a breathtaking lookout point, hikers are treated to a truly epic panorama: The […]

George Island Wilderness Trail

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The George Island Wilderness Trail is an 8-kilometre hike that crosses the western end of beautiful and historical George Island. Since the early days of European settlement, George Island has played an important role in the economic development of Killarney and the surrounding region. Much of the island was logged at the end of the […]

Phillip Edward Island

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East of the largest freshwater island in the world, Philip Edward is the wild cousin of Manitoulin. Make the complete tour for a taste of quiet inlets and wide-open Bay. A detour to the Fox or Hawk Islands adds the feel of the Bay’s tiny islands. Chikanishing Creek offers a sheltered and picturesque paddle before […]

Point Grondine Park

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A First Nation-owned and operated recreational park, Point Grondine has over 18,000 acres of scenic natural wilderness landscape, old growth pine forest, stunning river vistas and five interior lakes to explore. The picturesque water trails flowing along the coast of Georgian Bay invite you to many canoe routes, hiking trails and backcountry campsites located throughout […]

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