Killbear Provincial Park
Gorgeous scenery, over 30 kilometres of Georgian Bay shoreline and not too far from Toronto make Killbear Provincial Park an extremely popular destination.
Enjoy short trails perfect for a day visit to multi-day adventures and camping in Killbear. The park’s location in the heart of 30,000 islands also makes it ideal for fishing, cruising or sailing
Killbear Provincial Park
How to get to Killbear Provincial Park
Location: 35 Killbear Park Road, Nobel
By car: Nestled along Georgian Bay just north of the town of Parry Sound, Killbear Provincial Park is about a three-hour drive from Toronto along the ON-400 North.
Know before you go
Make camping reservations for Killbear online or over the phone. The main campground permits up to six people per campsite and up to nine people in interior campsites.
The park's facilities include barrier-free comfort stations with showers, flush toilets and laundry facilities, as well as nine designated wheelchair-access campsites and water taps for visitor use.
Things to do at Killbear Provincial Park
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Take in the views
From the Recreational Trail to the Lighthouse Point Trail, enjoy hiking trails to views of sweeping pines and waterfront areas.
Explore the rich biodiversity
The wetlands and uplands support significant animal species like Blanding’s turtles, hognose snakes and five-lined skinks.
Bask in the water
Most beaches have designated areas cordoned off with ropes and buoys for swimmers, indicating safe zones.
Reel in a fish
Fish for lake trout, smallmouth bass, perch, walleye and pike in the waterways of the Big Sound.
Find the ideal campsite
Stay overnight in one of the park’s seven campgrounds that range from beachfront spots to standard wooded campsites.
Join park events
Daily summer discovery programs include guided hikes, children’s programs and evening activities.
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Interesting facts about Killbear Provincial Park
Logging began in 1900 and continued for 20 years until the Ontario government expropriated the land and declared it a provincial park in 1960.
The boundaries of Killbear Provincial Park lie within the Georgian Bay Littoral UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Killbear Provincial Park features a windswept isolated white pine tree on a rock outcrop known as “The Killbear Tree.” This picturesque tree is reminiscent of famous Group of Seven and Tom Thomson paintings.
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Last updated: May 29, 2025