This park with tumbling waterfalls and an ocean-like lake is one of Ontario's 'most iconic'

Add this spot to your 2025 bucket list!

Lead Writer, Travel

It's a new year, and that means it's time to plan some new adventures. If you're looking for some experiences to add to your 2025 bucket list, this majestic Ontario provincial park deserves a spot.

With tumbling waterfalls, rugged wilderness, coastal trails and sparkling blue-water beaches, it's a gorgeous place to explore during the spring, summer and fall months.

It was even named among the "most iconic parks" in the province by Destination Ontario, so you can expect some incredible experiences here.

Lake Superior Provincial Park, located in Northeastern Ontario, is a nature-lover's paradise.

Boasting rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, scenic trails and aquamarine waters, the park offers endless opportunities for warm-weather adventures.

Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake by area and is referred to as "an inland ocean," according to Destination Ontario.

You can enjoy "world-class hiking and paddling along the Lake Superior shoreline" as well as beautiful hiking trails that lead past "rocky shores, beaches, lakes and rivers, waterfalls, forests, wetlands and rolling hills," according to the park's website.

One magical spot to visit in the park during the summer months is Bathtub Island, located near Katherine Cove. The basin-shaped rock is full of turquoise water and is a dreamy place to take a dip.

You'll also want to visit the beautiful Sand River Falls and stay late to glimpse the Northern Lights.

The park has camping opportunities, making it an idyllic spot for a summer getaway.

Lake Superior Provincial Park is open seasonally from early May to late October, so you have some time to plan your adventure.

Lake Superior Provincial Park

Price: $12.25 + per daily vehicle permit

When: May 2, 2025 to October 26, 2025

Address: Algoma, Unorganized, North Part, ON

Ontario Parks Website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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