Killarney Provincial Park was another of our stops during our epic 2015 camping trip and it was spectacular. The weather was fantastic and the trails at Killarney are amazing.

Chikanishing Trail is situated on the south side of the park and is 3.5 kilometres long and we would say it is definitely of moderate difficulty. This is not a trail to hike if you have issues with at least a bit of climbing. The trail is far from flat, but it is absolutely beautiful, like all of the trails at Killarney.

Along the way there are plenty of amazing vistas and information boards that give hikers looks into the past both from historical and geological perspectives.

The Precambrian Shield is scattered with wind blown pines and short shrubs. There are plenty of spots to sit and enjoy the weather, take a break or have a snack. You can even find pockets of shade for those hotter days.

The trail runs somewhat parallel to a small river that was once used to grow rice for the aboriginals that lived in the area. Canoes can access the river from the trail’s parking lot.

This was a difficult trail for Maya because there were some pretty steep sections that she could not navigate due to her eyesight and her age. I lifted her down a couple of 3 foot drops before we decided that it was too much for her and then we turned back.

We absolutely love the ruggedness of the area and the almost rose colour to the rocks. Keep in mind that these rocks are quite slippery when wet.

Off in the distance we could just make out the shoreline of the bay which is suppose to have a beautiful shoreline with amazing views of Georgian Bay.

The trail was fairly well marked either with plastic tags on trees or painted tags on the rocks. I would have liked it if the painted tags were painted with a more visible colour than red since it was fading to the colour of the rock.

Every trail at Killarney is worth hiking, if you are physically up to it. Make sure you know your abilities, take snacks and water and be prepared for some rugged landscapes.

I always love the dark blue skies with the enormous, fluffy white clouds to really make the picture pop.

We can’t recommend Killarney more. Their facilities may be limited and their sites are pretty small but the water, trails and canoeing make up for it all. Keep in mind that it’s also one of the best places for interior or back country camping too! The Killarney site says that there are 183 backcountry canoe-in sites and 33 hike-in sites.

Do yourself a favour and check out this provincial park, you won’t regret it.