Sibbald point provincial park - Hiking

Starting Point

Sibbald Point Provincial Park is about a one-hour drive from Toronto. Go down north along Highway 404, exit at exit 51, and follow Davis Drive towards the east (9.1km). Start northwards on Highway 48 (25.9km), and then take the curve turning towards the east. Continue on the Park Road (1.8km) and as soon as you cross Black River Road, the park will be on your right.

The 2 sq. km. (0.8 sq. mile)Park, lying on the shores of Lake Simcoe, can be easily accessed using recreational and motorized vehicles, as well as by trailers. There are around 30 parking lots to ensure that you don’t face any parking hassles. Public Transportation is also available from Toronto

Why visit Sibbald point provincial park

Sibbald Point has several attractions for tourists, such as:

The Maidenhair Fern Trail

An exquisite forested hiking trail named Maidenhair FernTrail is present in Sibbald Point Provincial Park. This trail forms a loop measuring 2kms that takes you to the southern corner of the park through various beautiful vegetated areas, far from the sand beaches and campgrounds. You savor the artistry of nature as you walk down the trail, such as the chirping of birds and the sights of wildlife and wetland habitat.

Sibbald Memorial Museum (Eildon Hall)

Sibbald Memorial Museum, also known as Eildon Hall Museum is also located within the premises of Sibbald Point Provincial Park, Sutton. A wide range of artifacts and belongings of the Sibbald family are showcased in the museum hall.

St. George's Anglican Church

Situated 1.5km away from Sibbald Point, St. George’s Moncton is a famous church that sustains traditional forms of worship. The building, its location, and its historical importance make it one of the most prominent attractions near Sibbald Point Provincial Park.

Things not to be missed

Though there are numerous quality hotels to spend the night, such as Hampton Inn, Super 8, Comfort Inn, and many others situated very close to Sibbald Point Provincial Park, we would always recommend you to go for the other option, camping, that is way too natural and fun. You can choose one from the many campsites, available both within the park as well as outside the park.

Where to sleep ?

However, for an adventurous yet safe camping experience, we recommend the following:

Sibbald Point Campsites

Your first preference should be the campsites available within Sibbald Point Provincial Park. The Park management has ensured that you get all the necessities and amenities such as drinking water, flush and vault toilets, showers, firewood, garbage stations, and even telephone and information centers.

Neezh Meegwunun Family Campgrounds and Cabins

If you wish to camp near but outside the park, you should go to these campgrounds located on Georgina Island on Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. The spot is about 5km away from Sibbald Point Provincial Park. Residing here will let you be able to rediscover another appealing part of the Town with a sublime camping experience. You also get an opportunity to enjoy a regular ferry service.

Where to eat?

Like all other necessities, it is very easy to find quality restaurants near Sibbald Point Provincial Park. However, we recommend:

The Briars

The Briars should be your go-to place regardless of the time and type of food you want to eat. The restaurant comprises premium dining rooms for scrumptious main courses as well as a superb Drinkwaters lounge, in case you want to have a lighter meal or a cocktail. This restaurant also provides accommodation services.