Nature Trails near Killarney, Ontario
Killarney: Gateway to the North Channel
Situated at the entrance to the North Channel amidst sparkling white quartzite peaks and pink granite rock, its harbour sheltered from the turbulent waters of Georgian Bay by George Island, the original Village of Killarney is the oldest community on the north shore.
With a year-round population of less than 500, this treasure of Rainbow Country must surely rank as the biggest little town in Canada, if not the world!
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EAST LIGHTHOUSE/TAR VAT BAY TRAIL
The East Lighthouse/Tar Vat Bay trail leads to Pond Point and back. It follows along the coastline of Georgian Bay and passes by Tar Vat Bay, where local commercial fishermen of the late-1800s and early-1900s regularly tarred their nets to prevent them from...GEORGE ISLAND WILDERNESS TRAIL
The George Island trail passes through bush, wetland, and rocky areas until it reaches a stony beach. There is also a spot along this trail where commercial fishermen used to tar their nets to delay their deterioration. Although the practice of tarring nets ended...KILLARNEY PROVINCIAL PARK TRAILS
All Killarney’s hiking trails cover uneven and rocky terrain. Sturdy footwear, plenty of water and a park map and compass is recommended. Killarney Provincial Park offers five day-use hiking trails plus may other hiking opportunities. Chikanishing Trail 3 km (1.5...MERV’S LANDING TRAIL
Get your gear and come hike this beautiful new 6.9-kilometer loop that takes you to the summit overlooking the white quartzite Mountains of the Killarney Mountain range. Merv’s Landing is a 6.9 km trail that begins at the trailhead at the Point Grondine Park....SILVER PEAK TRAIL
Climb to the highest point in Killarney Park Bell Lake is the best choice to access the trail if completing the hike as a day trip. A short paddle north west from the access point will lead to one of the trail heads. Leave the canoe here and pick it up at the end of...WEMTAGOOSH FALLS LOOP GEORGIAN BAY COAST TRAIL
Start your adventure with a hiker orientation with Trail Guardian prior to your backcountry departure. For the more adventurous outdoor enthusiast, this self-guided hike will take you into the interior of the Point Grondine Park for an overnight adventure along the...
