Killarney Provincial Park is one of the most gorgeous locations in Ontario! And it’s been on your list long enough. Join us this weekend to experience what it has to offer.
Killarney is one of those parks where you arrive and understand immediately why people come back every year. This weekend, we're setting up at George Lake Campground for three days of hiking, swimming, and good company.
On the drive up Friday, we stop at Herbert Fisheries in Killarney town that offers fresh Georgian Bay whitefish, hand-cut fries, and a seat on the dock. It's been a fixture here since 1981 and a good way to arrive. Then we head to camp to set up and settle in for the evening.
Saturday morning, we hike to Lumsden Lake along a section of the La Cloche Silhouette Trail, winding through mixed forest and over wooden boardwalks before arriving at a clear lake framed by white quartzite ridges. After the hike, the afternoon belongs to the beach. George Lake's shore is right at camp.
Sunday is the shorter Cranberry Bog loop, leaving directly from the campground. The trail passes through wetlands and opens to views of the La Cloche hills before looping back. After that, we pack up and drive home.
This is a front country trip, which means car camping with your full kit and no portaging. It's the perfect entry point if you haven't camped with WU before, and an unforgettable long weekend either way.
What's included
Sleeping bags and sleep pads can be rented from WU for a small fee.
Whether you’re a seasoned camper or it’s your first time in a tent, this adventure has something for everyone.
Killarney Provincial Park is one of the most gorgeous locations in Ontario! And it’s been on your list long enough. Join us this weekend to experience what it has to offer.
Killarney is one of those parks where you arrive and understand immediately why people come back every year. This weekend, we're setting up at George Lake Campground for three days of hiking, swimming, and good company.
On the drive up Friday, we stop at Herbert Fisheries in Killarney town that offers fresh Georgian Bay whitefish, hand-cut fries, and a seat on the dock. It's been a fixture here since 1981 and a good way to arrive. Then we head to camp to set up and settle in for the evening.
Saturday morning, we hike to Lumsden Lake along a section of the La Cloche Silhouette Trail, winding through mixed forest and over wooden boardwalks before arriving at a clear lake framed by white quartzite ridges. After the hike, the afternoon belongs to the beach. George Lake's shore is right at camp.
Sunday is the shorter Cranberry Bog loop, leaving directly from the campground. The trail passes through wetlands and opens to views of the La Cloche hills before looping back. After that, we pack up and drive home.
This is a front country trip, which means car camping with your full kit and no portaging. It's the perfect entry point if you haven't camped with WU before, and an unforgettable long weekend either way.
What's included
Sleeping bags and sleep pads can be rented from WU for a small fee.
Whether you’re a seasoned camper or it’s your first time in a tent, this adventure has something for everyone.
Lake swimming: George Lake's shore is steps from camp.Jump in whenever you feel like it.
Nights at the campfire: No agenda, just the group, the dark, and the tree line. This is where the trip actually starts.
La Cloche Views: Halfway through Sunday's trail, the trees open up and the white hills come into frame. There's nowhere else in Ontario that looks like this.
Friday 10 July
6:30 - 12:00 - Pick up close to Keele Station. Drive to lunch
12:00 - 14:00 - Lunch at Herbert Fisheries
14:30 - Check in at George Lake campground
14:30 - 18:00 - Set up camp. Hang out at the campsite. Learn camping skills, go for a swim, or just relax in a hammock
18:00 - Dinner
Evening - Fireside hangs and stargazing
Saturday 11 July
Dawn - Optional hike to Lumsden lake for some epic views
Morning - Chill morning at campsite
12:00- 13:00 - Lunch
Afternoon - Swim and relax by the lake or at the campsite, learn camp skills
18:00 - Dinner
Evening - Fireside hangs (and maybe some S’mores) and stargazing
Sunday 12 July
8:00 - 11:00 - Breakfast and option to do nearby Cranberry Bog trail
11:00 - 12:00 - Pack up camp and get ready to head out
12:00 - 13:00 - Lunch
13:00 - 19:00 - Drive back to Toronto
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