Lake Nipigon Provincial Park

Lake Nipigon Provincial Park spreads across about 918 hectares (2,268 acres) along the southeastern shore of Lake Nipigon, where black sand beaches meet high rocky cliffs. The waterfront alternates between quiet coves with beach access and sections where cliffs rise directly from the water.

The park was established in 1960 on land with geological roots reaching back one billion years, when molten rock broke through the Earth's crust. These ancient processes shaped the landscape that visitors experience today.

The Sand Point First Nation maintains a deep connection to these shores, which became their reserve after a portion of the park was transferred to them in the late 1990s. This transfer reflects the area's lasting importance to the community and its lands.

The park lacks formal facilities but allows fishing, hunting, canoeing, and mountain biking year-round. Visitors should consider the season carefully, as winter and summer conditions offer very different experiences.

The black sand beaches form through a geological process where pyroxene minerals in the ancient rock weather and break down into fine particles over time. This slow transformation creates the striking dark beaches that define the shoreline.

Location: Thunder Bay District

Inception: 1960

Website: http://ontarioparks.com/nonoperating/lakenipigon

GPS coordinates: 49.48330,-88.13330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12