It protects the southern edge of the Canadian Shield, one of the oldest exposed rock formations on the planet, more than 3,000 million years old
Area
14 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1929
Declared in 1929, it protects the southern edge of the Canadian Shield, a vast Precambrian rock formation that makes up the oldest geological core of North America, with ages passing 3,000 million years in places, among the oldest exposed rock documented at the planet's surface. The Georgian Bay landscape of twisted pines on bare rock directly inspired the aesthetic of the celebrated Group of Seven, a collective of Canadian landscape painters of the early 20th century.
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2 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Georgian Bay Islands: 86 documented species
Mammals18Birds33Reptiles8Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Canada, where Georgian Bay Islands lies.
Tropical rainforestTemperate forestTundra / polar
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
148 km away
281 km away
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Canada?
Now is a good time: Polar bear gathering at Churchill (October to November)
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