Porphyry Island Black Sand Beach

Located at the southwest end of the Black Bay Peninsula, just east of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is Porphyry Island, where Black Sand Beach sits on the shore of Lake Superior. Travel by kayak, canoe, or power boat to get to the island, you can even hire to travel by floatplane or helicopter as there is a heliport at Porphyry. The island itself is made up of black volcanic rock and is topped with boreal forest, offering protection from Lake Superior elements. The Black Sand Beach is a result of the islands volcanic rock eroding and breaking down, over time creating a fine sandy beach, perfect for warming up after a swim in the big lake.

Thunder Bay ON
Canada