Big (Boyd/Chiminis) Island, located in Pigeon Lake, is the largest undeveloped island in the Kawarthas.
The property is an area of natural and scientific interest, and home to wetlands, diverse forests, and a wide variety of plant and wildlife species. First Nations peoples used this island as a meeting and harvesting place thousands of years ago. Today, the island has significant cultural value to Curve Lake First Nations and to many others in the area. The island was once owned and farmed by the Boyd family, one of the first settlement families from Bobcaygeon. The island is referred to as Big, Boyd or by its indigenous peoples’ name, Chiminis.
Permitted activities include the following:
Hiking
Fishing
Swimming
Picnics
Research and educational programs
Use at Your Own Risk & Please Tread Lightly
Link to Trails map: https://kawarthalandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/BoydIsland_TrailMap_flyer_8.5×11-1-e1582039736112.jpg
Big (Boyd/Chiminis) Island Hiking Trails are just one of the many nature trails and hiking trails you can find throughout Ontario by using the search features of OntarioNaturetrails.com
Region(s): Kawartha LakesNearby towns and cities: Bobcaygeon
Big (Boyd/Chiminis) Island Hiking Trails characteristics
Length: 8.4 km of trailsDifficulty: (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Cross-country skiing
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible.
Fees: none
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported.
Amenities: picnic tables
Attractions: swimming
Contact:
info@kawarthalandtrust.org
Kawartha Land Trust Phone: 705-743-5599
Find it: Public boat access to island at end of Bear Creek Road, Trent Lakes, ON

GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 44.5273840
Longitude: -78.4824990