George Lake
The lake at the heart of the park's main campground, where white quartzite ridges mirror in its clear waters. It is the starting point for canoeing, swimming and several hiking trails.
George Lake is the heart of Killarney Provincial Park. George Lake Campground on its shore is the only campground in the park that can be reached by car, with a visitor centre, a general store, showers and a sandy beach. The water is clear enough to see the bottom, and the white quartzite ridges of the La Cloche Mountains mirror across the surface, especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. It is the classic scene painted by the Group of Seven. Visitors can rent canoes or kayaks from outfitters near the campground to paddle the lake, or take a short portage to deeper lakes such as Killarney Lake and O.S.A. Lake. The granite ridges, the Cranberry Bog and the La Cloche Silhouette Trail all start from here. The campground fills fast in summer, so book ahead on the Ontario Parks website. Day visitors must buy a day pass.
Opening hours
Open all day (campsite approx. mid-May to late October)
Nearby sights
- Cranberry Bog Trail
- La Cloche Silhouette Trail
- Killarney Provincial Park Observatory
- Granite Ridge Trail
- O.S.A. Lake
- Chikanishing Trail
- The Crack
- Baie Fine