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Killarney Provincial Park
White quartzite hills, clear lakes and pink granite shores.
Georgian Bay, Ontario
Killarney
The La Cloche Mountains' white quartzite ridges and clear blue lakes made Killarney a favourite of the Group of Seven. The park is a dark-sky preserve, and the village at road's end serves famous fish and chips.
Photo: Wind swept pine - Killarney Provincial Park, Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca
Killarney Provincial Park protects white quartzite hills, pink granite and dozens of clear lakes on the edge of Georgian Bay. Group of Seven painter A.Y. Jackson helped campaign for its protection.
The village of Killarney sits at the end of Highway 637, on a channel off Georgian Bay. It's the end of the road, and the start of the adventure.
Outdoors and nature
Trails, lookouts, waterfalls, beaches and time on the water come first.
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French River Provincial Park
A visitor centre and bridge over a historic canoe route. About an hour east.
Sights and attractions
Museums, landmarks and the places people come here for.
Free
Killarney East Lighthouse
A small lighthouse on the rocks at the channel mouth.
Paid
Dynamic Earth and the Big Nickel
A mining science centre beside Sudbury's giant nickel.
Markets, shops and festivals
Main streets, markets and the dates worth planning around.
Cheap
Herbert Fisheries
The village's fish and chips stand on the channel. Check hours before you go.
Book a tour or activity
Cruises, tours and experiences people book here. Each one goes to the operator's official page, and you can still add it to your trip.
Canoe and sea kayak rentals
Canoe and kayak rentals and outfitting packages for Killarney Provincial Park and Georgian Bay.
Part of our Georgian Bay guides.
Make it a weekend
Why stay the night
- The park is a dark-sky preserve, so stay for the stars.
- The Crack and George Lake fill a day.
- Paddlers can rent canoes for a second day.
Nearby and worth the drive
Parry Soundabout 2 h · Guide ↗
30,000 Islands cruises.
Manitoulin Islandabout 2 h 30 · Guide ↗Falls, trails and a swing bridge.
Ready-made trips with Killarney
Good to know
- Park: Day-use permits are needed: Ontario Parks.
- We list only places we can check against an official source. Hours, seasons and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Photos on this page
Photo: Wind swept pine - Killarney Provincial Park, Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca
Photo: Killarney seen from The Crack trail, Jason Wong, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: George Lake in Killarney Provincial Park, Mykola Swarnyk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: The La Cloche Mountains, Killarney, Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Killarney, Ontario, MBi, CC BY-SA 4.0