Killarney Provincial Park Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Cranberry Bog Trail

Cranberry Bog Trail, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  The Cranberry Bog Trail... This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. 

Taking a break :-)

Taking a break :-), Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  Taking a break and enjoying the beautiful view over the park.... This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. 

Granite Ridge Trail

Granite Ridge Trail, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  The first hike I made was the Granite Ridge Trail. This trail is quite short but gives you a beautiful view over the park.... This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. 

Welcome to Killarney Provincial Park

Welcome to Killarney Provincial Park, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  Welcome to Killarney Provincial Park.... This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. 

Hotels  

George Lake Campground: Camping in Killarney Provincial Park

George Lake Campground: Camping in Killarney Provincial Park, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  George Lake Campground....This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. 

Restaurants  

Herbert Fisheries: The best FISH & CHIPS in North America!
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The best fish & chips in North America, maybe the world, is found right here in the small fishing village of Killarney.

Favorite Dish: The fish is yellow perch and it's caught daily by the same people that serve you the food.
Sooo good!

Updated May 29, 2005

Address: By the pier

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Transportation  

How to get to Killarney Provincial Park
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How to get to Killarney Provincial Park


The closest village to Killarney Provincial Park is Killarney, which is approximately 12 kilometers away from the park.
To get to Killarney Park from Toronto is quite easy. Take the 400 north towards Barrie and keep following this road for 140 km until it changes into the Trans Canada 69. Keep going north on this road for another 195 km until you get the exit on the left hand side to the Provincial Highway 637. Take this road for about 55 kilometers and you are at the park. There is not much else on this road so you can hardly miss it. If you drive a bit further you will end up in the village of Killarney. The whole journey is approximately 400 kilometers.

Updated Jun 4, 2003

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Warnings and Dangers  

The trails aren't always so easy

The trails aren't always so easy, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. 

Camping in bear country

Camping in bear country, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  Camping in bear country...... hahaha, nope I didn't see this bear on the campground! I actually didn't see any bears at all in Killarney, but they are here, so it is something that you should be aware of! The chances of meeting a bear in the wild in Killarney Provincial Park... 

Difficult to get a campsite!

Difficult to get a campsite!, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  I already mentioned it in my accomodations tip, but I think this deserve a seperate warning as well. Killarney Park has approx. 170 backcountry campsites and 126 campsites at the George Lake Campground, which is booked full for the busy summer months. Even now (in May) I've... 

What to Pack  

Protecting against mosquitos

Protecting against mosquitos, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:   As you could read in my warning tip it's best to avoid being bitten by mosquitos because of the West Nile Virus. Here are some useful tips to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitos : Pack light coloured and long-sleeved clothing that includes long sleeved shirts or... 

Photography

Photography, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:   The conditions in Killarney vary quite a bit, one moment you walk in dark forest, the next you are standing on a sunny lookout point. To get the best out of these conditions I use a 200 ISO film. I normally prefer a 100 ISO but in the woods that's not always so practical.... 

Can and bottle ban

Can and bottle ban, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:   This is not a tip what you should take with you, but what you shouldn't take with you. In Killarney there is a can and bottle ban in effect. This means that you are not allowed to take any bottles or cans into the parks interior. Cans and bottles are only allowed in George... 

What to take on a day hike

What to take on a day hike, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  When you go on a day hike it's good to take a few things along with you. * First of all the bug repellent (see the next tip for more info).* Sunscreen! The sun can be suprisingly strong and a sunburn is easily caught.* Water! Hahaha, when you've done a climb uphill you... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Swim in Acid Lake

Swim in Acid Lake, Killarney Provincial Park

 l_riva_l Says:  Reading the title you probably have the vision of jumping into a lake and having the flesh stripped of your bones by fuming gases...rest assured...swimming in Acid Lake is a very pleasant experience.Acid lake got its name by having a slightly higher acidic water level than... 

Hiking to Tar Vat Bay

Hiking to Tar Vat Bay, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  Behind the lighthouse in Killarney itself starts the hike to Tar Vat Bay.... This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. 

The little village of Killarney

The little village of Killarney, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  The little village of Killarney..... This page is under construction. Until now I've only uploaded the pictures, but I hope to add more info to this tip as soon as possible. 

The lighthouse of Killarney

The lighthouse of Killarney, Killarney Provincial Park

 sim1 Says:  This lighthouse is the lighthouse of Killarney. It's a small square lighthouse made of wood. The lighthouse borders on Killarney Provincial Park and right behind the lighthouse is the start of a nice hiking trail called the "Tar Vat Trail". You can't visit the lighthouse... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hiking the La Cloche Silhouette Trail
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Hiking the La Cloche Silhouette Trail


As you could see in my must see activities, there are quite a few hiking trails you can take that range from an hours hike to a couple of hours. But if you are seriously into hiking and love being in the wilderness this is the trail fo you! It's the La Cloche Silhouette Trail, a strenuous loop trail of 100 km. To walk this trail should take you about 7 to 10 days. I can't tell you if it's a good hike, because I haven't done it myself. Hahaha, I don't think I am ready for this yet, but maybe some day I am up to it :-) The hike is strenuous and is not recommended for novice hikers.

As an alternative you can hike of part of the trail starting from two trailheads in George Lake Campground. You can get all the info about this trail and all the other hiking trails at the park or on the parks website.
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/kill-hiking.html

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Phone: 705-287-2900

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Map of Killarney Provincial Park