Find Wilderness South of Algonquin
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
By Trish Manning
SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPE, BREATHTAKING VIEWS
Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. #PaddleON
Sleeping Giant offers 40 backcountry campsites which are scattered along the hiking trail system, nestled within the rugged interior or along the shores of Lake Superior. Enjoy incredible views from the Top of the Giant Trail and Thunder Bay Lookout. Be awed by the many spectacular geological features such as the ‘Sea Lion’ and Tee Harbour.
- Westwind Store - Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (canoe and kayak rentals)
- Naturally Superior Adventures (guided trips and outfitting)
- Superior Outfitters (guided trips and outfitting)
- Epic Adventures (guided adventures)
- Lake Superior Visits (hiking getaways)
- Beyond the Giant (ecolodge)
Find great backcountry paddling experiences at Ontario Parks.
For information on park fees and reservations, click here.
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