In 2019 we spent 7 amazing days at Charleston Lake Provincial Park. The park had the feel of a small park with the trails and canoeing of a much larger one. Every day we hiked at least one trail and each one was so different and wonderful. The trails all varied in length and each featured a different high point, whether it was an amazing vista, shoreline access, historical or ecological significance or the fantastic rock formations. This park had it all and we only wished it didn’t storm for some part of every day that we were there. Even so, we took advantage of the good weather we had and explored almost every trail at the park and captured its beauty both with photographs and videos.

Sandstone Island Trail is a 3.3 kilometre trail at Charleston Lake Provincial Park that features the geological and human history of the park and area. During this gorgeous walk, we hiked past sandstone cliffs, ancient beaches, shoreline vistas, a dried-up waterfall and the remnants of an old homestead. Be sure to check out the rock shelter, take a break along the water’s edge and keep an eye out for porcupines up in the trees.

The Sandstone Island Trail is just another amazing part of Charleston Lake Provincial Park that you’ve got to see to believe. After just one week, this park ended up near the top of our most favourite parks.