Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Boaters looking to purchase their season passes during this time can do so here: Thank you for your patience as we finish up these repairs aimed at offering safe and enjoyable facilities and experiences during the 2026 season!NOTICE: Tobey dock at Cedar Spring is temporarily closed for repairs.
Welcome to Georgian Bay Islands National Park, located in the world’s largest freshwater archipelago, home to thousands of years of Indigenous history. Here, rich ecological diversity spans dense deciduous forests to the granite outcrops of the Canadian Shield.
Free admission and discounted overnight stays at Georgian Bay Islands National Park
The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission and 25% off camping and overnight stays from June 19 to September 7, 2026.
Important Notice:
Day and overnight visitation in this national park is located on islands and is only accessible by boat.
Book your day visit with Landmark Cruises
Enjoy a scenic boat ride and half day visit to Beausoleil Island.
Self-guided tours
Download the Parks Canada App to explore the cultural landscape of Beausoleil Island.
Top 5 things to do in a day on Beausoleil Island
What's in your top 5? Explore the may ways to spend a day on Beausoleil Islands.
Visiting Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Activities and experiences
Things to do, camping, cabins, trails, programs, biking, boating, and more.
Plan your visit
How to get here, maps, facilities and services, and weather.
Camping and overnight accommodations
Campsites, cabins, oTENTiks, and nearby accommodations.
Tours and programs
Guided tours, programs, and learning experiences.
Reservations
Make a reservation for campsites and accommodations.
Fees
Daily visitor fees, camping and mooring fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Passes
Seasonal and annual admission passes.
Safety and guidelines
Important bulletins, wildlife, camping and water safety, and park regulations.
About Georgian Bay Islands National Park
Stewardship and management
Contact information, jobs, public consultations, plans, and policies.
Nature and science
Conservation and science, animals, plants, the environment, and research.
Beausoleil Island National Historic Site
Witness the long history of indigenous use of Beausoleil Island, on Georgian Bay.
Contact Georgian Bay Islands National Park
General inquiries:
Phone: 705-526-8907
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
For emergencies within the Park:
Police, fire, ambulance: 911
Parks Canada dispatch: 1-877-852-3100
Hours of operation
Cedar Spring Visitor Centre
May 15 to June 25, 2026
Friday to Tuesday
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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