The Massasauga Provincial Park

The Massasauga Provincial Park spans 131 square kilometers of windswept islands, inland forests, and numerous lakes along the Georgian Bay shoreline.

The park, established in 1989, contains Calhoun Lodge, which stands as a representation of cottage life from the 1930s in the Georgian Bay region.

The name Massasauga comes from Ojibwe language meaning mouth of the river, reflecting the traditional First Nations presence in this territory.

Visitors can access coastal camping sites via motorboat, while inland lake locations require canoes or kayaks for transportation through the park.

The protected area serves as a critical habitat for Ontario's only venomous snake species, the Massasauga rattlesnake, alongside five-lined skinks and map turtles.

Location: Parry Sound District

Inception: 1989

Part of: Georgian Bay Littoral

Website: https://ontarioparks.com/park/themassasauga

GPS coordinates: 45.22600,-80.05600

Latest update: March 19, 2025 16:15