Situated on the longest freshwater beach in the world, with more than 50 km of hiking trails, and plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities, Wasaga Beach Provincial Park is the best place to go to get a serious dose of the Georgian Bay outdoors.
This park offers a wealth of amenities, from volleyball and horseshoe pits to fishing and boating areas. But you’ll want to dedicate the day to exploring the area, including the nearby beaches.
Nestled in the heart of Georgian Bay country, the Parry Sound KOA Holiday has tons of amenities. Come for the nearby sandy beaches, stay for the heated pool, pancake breakfasts, free Wi-Fi, trampoline, playground, and mini golf.
Stop here to watch the water meander over the rocky river bed from a height of 30 metres into Lake Rosseau—a peaceful but powerful experience for nature lovers.
Always worth a stop, the Algonquin Park Visitor Centre has world-class exhibits on the Park's natural and human history, and an excellent bookstore. A theatre presentation sums up the Park story and then takes you out to the viewing deck from where you can admire a breathtaking panorama of wild Algonquin landscape.
Open year-round including most holidays. See the Events Calendar for exact dates and hours of operation.
Just north of Huntsville is the beautiful Arrowhead Provincial Park. Known for its large, private campsites, hiking trails, and sandy beaches in the summer.
The Mattawa River once served as a key route for trappers and loggers, and Indigenous nations before that. Today, you can retrace their path with a Mattawa River canoe outing or, for the more adventurous, whitewater rafting.
Located near the shores of Ramsey Lake in Bell Park, the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre hosts events of all kinds throughout the summer. It's worth checking the online calendar to see what's going on.
Originally constructed in 1885 for $675, the Big Tub Lighthouse played an important role in guiding ships into the harbour from the sometimes treacherous waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.
Tobermory’s light still guides boats through powerful currents, frequent fogs and numerous shoals to the safety of Big Tub Harbour.
On the shores of Lake Huron and less than 3 hours from Toronto, Sauble Beach boasts 7 kilometres of white sand and is Canada’s #1 rated freshwater beach.