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Bon Echo Provincial Park
Sports Recreation
4.7 (3472 reviews)
16151 Hwy 41, Cloyne, ON K0H 1K0, Canada
+1 613-336-2228
Did You Know?
Indigenous Name for Bon Echo Rock
Bon Echo Rock, the park's most iconic feature, is known as Mazinaaw by the Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) people, meaning 'picture or writing on rock'.
Ancient Pictographs
Bon Echo Rock boasts over 260 Indigenous pictographs, making it one of the largest and most significant collections of such rock art in North America. These red ochre paintings depict human figures, animals, and mythological creatures.
Canada's 2nd Deepest Lake
Mazinaw Lake, which the famous rock face overlooks, is the second deepest lake in Ontario, reaching depths of over 145 meters (476 feet). This depth contributes to its unique ecosystem.
Steamboat Owner and Advocate
In the early 20th century, Walter Blackburn, owner of a steamboat on Mazinaw Lake, played a significant role in promoting the area and advocating for its preservation, ultimately leading to the park's establishment.
Highlights from Reviews
• clean facilities
Comfort stations, washrooms, and cabins are consistently reported as exceptionally clean and well-maintained across the park.
• stunning natural beauty
The park boasts breathtaking views, clear waters, beautiful beaches, and spectacular cliffs, making it incredibly picturesque.
• water activities
Excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and swimming are available, with affordable rentals and access to unique features like pictographs.
• friendly staff
Staff members are frequently praised for being helpful, pleasant, knowledgeable, and efficient, contributing positively to the overall experience.
• hiking trails
The park offers phenomenal hiking trails, including the Cliff Top hike, providing great views and an active way to explore the area.
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