Killarney Provincial Park

Killarney Provincial Park is a protected area of 49,325 hectares (121,900 acres) in Sudbury District with pink granite shores, white quartzite ridges, and 50 lakes between jack pine hills. The terrain connects the La Cloche Mountains to the Georgian Bay coast through forests, wetlands, and open rock landscapes.

The Ontario government designated the area as a park in 1964 after artists and conservationists had campaigned for its protection for years. The designation preserved a landscape that had appeared in Canadian paintings since the 1920s.

Irish settlers gave the area its name after recognizing the landscape reminded them of lakes back home. Hikers today notice the combination of conifer forest and bare rock formations that became famous among outdoor painters.

George Lake Campground offers access to beaches and walking routes near the main entrance. Year-round yurts provide shelter for visitors who prefer not to pitch tents.

An astronomical observatory from 2010 makes this the first park in Ontario with public stargazing facilities. Visitors can join evening programs that take advantage of the dark skies over the La Cloche Mountains.

Location: Sudbury District

Inception: 1964

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

GPS coordinates: 46.08330,-81.33330

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30