Why stay home this winter when majestic, snowy landscapes are waiting to be explored? Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is a part of Ontario’s gorgeous north, nestled along the Sibley Peninsula near Thunder Bay.
The vast park offers opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking (just to name a few) and the best part is that there are cozy cabins available to book so you can cuddle up somewhere warm at the end of the day.
Getting there
If you’re driving from Toronto or the GTA, getting to Sleeping Giant will take you around 14 hours.
Just staying for the day? You’ll need to grab a day permit. Permits cost $12.25 per vehicle.
Cabins at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
The park has five rustic cabins to choose from, each featuring everything you need for a comfy stay including three bedrooms, a washroom with a shower, a fully equipped kitchen, electric heat, a propane fireplace, and a heated sun porch.
As for what you’ll need to bring along, add linens/bedding, dishcloths, towels, food, paper towels, and toiletries to your list.
The nightly fee for each cabin is $174.20, sleeping up to 6 people.
Exploring Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
When you’re not snuggled up in your cabin, you can check out the sights and experiences Sleeping Giant has to offer!
The area has some of the best cross-country skiing in Ontario, spanning 60km of groomed skate and classic trails. According to the park, there’s something for everyone with beginner, intermediate and experienced trail options.
Don’t forget to pack some skates, too. A 300-metre-long skating trail is located within the Marie Louise Lake Campground, available for any visitors to use. Snow-covered trees line the ice, making for a great photo opportunity. Parking is available at the park gatehouse.
Snowshoeing is another popular activity here. The Sea Lion Trail is a great place to start, a quick 2.4 km round-trip with stunning views of Lake Superior along the way.
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
Where: R R 1, Pass Lake, ON
