Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park spreads across a peninsula jutting into Lake Superior, marked by steep granite cliffs that rise sharply from the water. The area offers hiking trails, campsites, and views over the lake landscape, with the rock formations giving the park its distinctive shape.

The area was first protected in 1944 as Sibley Provincial Park and received its current name in 1988 because the rock formation resembles a sleeping person. The region had been important for fur trading and mining before it became a protected area.

The Anishinaabe people used this area for generations, leaving traces of their presence throughout the park. Visitors can encounter old settlement sites and portage routes at various locations, showing how closely people were connected to this land.

Visitors can choose from different lodging options, ranging from established campsites with amenities to simple camping spots in remote areas of the park. It's wise to check weather conditions and prepare for uneven terrain, particularly when hiking along the rocky shoreline.

The Thunder Cape Bird Observatory records nearly two hundred bird species passing through the area during migration seasons and resting here. Visitors can spot rare species like bald eagles and American white pelicans during migration periods, as they use the peninsula as a crucial resting point.

Location: Thunder Bay District

Inception: 1944

Website: http://ontarioparks.com/park/sleepinggiant/fr

GPS coordinates: 48.33720,-88.90440

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24