Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, established in 1944 as Sibley Provincial Park and renamed in 1988, is a 244-square-kilometre park located on the Sibley Peninsula in Northwestern Ontario, east of Thunder Bay.
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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, established in 1944 as Sibley Provincial Park and renamed in 1988, is a 244-square-kilometre park located on the Sibley Peninsula in Northwestern Ontario, east of Thunder Bay.
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The best places to go hiking in and around Thunder Bay! ✨️ ✨️ Sleeping Giant Provincial Park ✨️ Ouimet Canyon ✨️ Eagle Canyon (Canada's Longest Suspension Bridge) ✨️ Kakabeka Falls to Little Falls ✨️ Quetico Provincial Park ✨️ Cascades Conservation Area ✨️ Pigeon River Provincial Park (High Falls) ✨️ Mount McKay SAVE this post for later so you can plan your trip to these beautiful places in Northern Ontario! @visitthunderbay @ontarioparks @ontarioparksnorthwest #OntarioHiking
justinpluslaurenjustinpluslauren
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The BEST things to do in Thunder Bay! SAVE this post to plan your trip! Starting in Thunder Bay: - Mount McKay - Fort William Historical Park @fortwilliamhp - Goods & Co Market @goodscomarket - Street art - Harbour Sailing @sailsuperior Near Thunder Bay: - Cascades Conservation Area - Ouimet Canyon - Eagle Canyon Adventures - Kakabeka Falls PP - High Falls (Pigeon River PP) - Sleeping Giant PP @ontarioparks @ontarioparksnorthwest @visitthunderbay
justinpluslaurenjustinpluslauren
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Absolutely beautiful! Remote, stunning and gorgeous. I highly recommend Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. If you like the remote wilderness, camping, mountain biking, or hiking (especially hiking); this is the place for you! I stayed for several days in the Marie Louise campground; it was absolutely stunning. I extended my stay to add an extra day/night because my family loved it so much. There is so much to explore here, miles and miles of trails around the Peninsula of Lake Superior and Thunder Bay. Be warned, some of the trails can range from moderate to very difficult. Some trails are upwards of over 70km, some only a couple km round trip. If you wish to see the sleeping giant, it's quite a trek; save yourself 4-6 hours. It's around 7-8km to the base of the summit, then a grueling 4-5km more of steep vertical climbs to the top. Make sure you get a park/trail map immediately, then plan your routes and days accordingly. Be advised that the maps don't do any justice to the duration and distances of the trails (definitely NOT to scale scale, lol). We attempted mountain biking some trails, and let me say this: Middlebrun Bay Trail is impossible to bike unless you carry your bike and walk it in several kilometers until it becomes smoother, it's full of massive tree roots, large rocks and large steep rock hills. The Sibley Creek trail is not as bad but also very difficult to bike due to the path and tree root systems. The Kabeyun Trail takes you to the giant and can be biked, but it's intense with a number of bumps, rocks, and inclines. It can absolutely be done, but biking or hiking; be sure to bring adequate drinks and snacks for your journey. The lookouts and areas in this park are out of this world beautiful, we'll be making this an annual family camping trip as there's just so much to explore and do. Large beach area at Marie Louise with two playground structures and a beautiful swimming area. Washrooms, showers, and laundry on site are available. FOR BETTER OR WORSE: THERE IS ZERO CELLULAR OR DATA RECEPTION IN THE PARK, no wifi, and all payphones are out of service. The only area you'll get is cellular service and hit/miss data is at the Marie Louise Beach. Fantastic if you want total freedom of mobile services, not so good if you need to make a call/text/email back home. The Marie Louise campground is a 40-minute drive south from the trans canada highway. I highly recommend this place, I never knew in my wildest dreams that Ontario had this type of scenery and mountains.
Michael DailousMichael Dailous
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We planned on doing an easy hike along "sawyer trail" since we had a late start to our day (we drove from TBay at approx. 1pm). Once off the highway onto the 587 it's a pleasant winding road into the park. It's poorly indicated, but you have to stop by the visiting Center in order to purchase a day parking pass (~15$ - credit card ok). This can be missed as there's no "gate check / ticket stand" along the main road. We equipped ourselves with some free maps and then parked at the designated spot before beginning our adventure. And an adventure it was! After about 90 min of trails we got to "sawyer Bay" and enjoyed some beautiful landscapes we got tempted by the head trail which was quite close. Unfortunatelyhad to abandon the "head" path at approx half-way as it was quite steep and we wanted to return before sunset. On our way back we were delighted with sightings of 2 deers and a fox. We also spotted a young looking black bear cub ( equally exciting but less delightful) and had to wait it out before continuing our trek. Overall, we had a pretty strenuous workout but pretty great landscape and wildlife sights. Pay attention to the signs along the road in the park. Inform yourself about interactions with black bears. Water and snacks are essential.
Dragosh CatanaDragosh Catana
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Our recent excursion to Sleeping Giant Provincial Park was a breathtaking adventure, made all the more enjoyable by the exceptional service we received from the staff at the front gate. Exploring the park was a true delight. The rugged landscapes, pristine lakes, and towering cliffs offered a striking showcase of natural beauty. Hiking trails led us to awe-inspiring vistas, and we were left in awe of the iconic "Sleeping Giant" rock formation. The standout feature of our visit, however, was the outstanding service provided by the staff at the front gate. Their passion for the park and their commitment to ensuring visitors have a memorable experience were evident in every interaction. They went above and beyond to ensure we had all the information we needed to make the most of our trip. However, one minor downside we encountered was arriving at the park after the front office had closed, which unfortunately meant we couldn't purchase firewood. This was a bit inconvenient, but it didn't significantly diminish the overall enjoyment of our stay. A heartfelt thank you to the staff for their dedication and hospitality, making our visit to Sleeping Giant an adventure to remember.
Grant BrouwerGrant Brouwer
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Spent a week at sleeping giant and had a fantastic time! We stayed on a water front site 204. It is an electrical site with water just out front and clean vault toilet very close by. A quick walk to the beach and a bike ride to the comfort station and visitors center. The site was quite sloped for our trailer so we had to put leveling blocks under the rear tires and the tongue jack all the way to the bottom to get it level. Gorgeous sunsets and a so many hikes available that we didn't have time to do them all. We did the Sea Lion and Joe Creek Trail. Both short trails Joe Creek had a cool creek you can walk in but not the beautiful view of Lake Superior we were hoping for. We also drove out to the Thunder Bay look out which is a long and rough ride in and a bit steep at times but a very beautiful view if you aren't terrified of heights. We wanted to do the top of the Giant trail (the knees) but it was a long bike then hike in. We were told it would take us about 11 hours return trip. Maybe next time.
Heather WilsonHeather Wilson
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