La Cloche Provincial Park

La Cloche Provincial Park covers about 7,400 hectares along the North Channel of Georgian Bay and includes mountains as well as several islands in an undeveloped landscape. The area displays the rugged geology of the Canadian Shield with varied rock formations.

Around 1790 the North West Company built Fort La Cloche to serve as a major trading post for the Lake Huron region. This post was abandoned in 1888 and was part of the European commercial expansion across the area.

The park's name comes from a rock formation that made bell-like sounds when struck, which held meaning for both indigenous peoples and European settlers who passed through. These sound-producing stones were a notable feature that people noticed and remembered.

The park has no visitor facilities, so guests should bring all necessary supplies for activities like hiking and wilderness exploration. Access is limited and the terrain requires preparation and outdoor experience.

Diabase rock formations cut through ancient Lorrain, Gowganda, and Bruce structures, creating distinct patterns across the Canadian Shield landscape. This geological combination gives the place its rocky, fractured appearance.

Location: Sudbury District

Location: Manitoulin District

Location: Algoma District

Inception: 1985

Website: https://ontarioparks.com/park/lacloche/fr

GPS coordinates: 46.10500,-82.02500

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04