McManus Lake to Whitson Lake
City: PembrokeLength: 20.0 kmRegion: Muskoka, Parry Sound and Algonquin Park
Black Bay Trails
Overview
This route takes you from the cottages at Black Bay, along the rocky walled Barron River, to the scenic First Chute.
The Barron River was formed 10,000 years ago as raging water from melting glaciers made its way to the Champlain Sea. This stretch of the river runs along the Barron River Provincial Park.
Be sure to bring binoculars to view the plethora of wildlife, including sandpipers, turtles, herons, and turkey vultures Canoe up Black Bay past the cottages. Keep to the left shore moving up the Barron River.
Pass Spug Island on the left. Note that the right hand bank...
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Nearby Ammenities
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