Sleeping Giant
Profile of a sleeping person four kilometers long in 250-meter-high cliffs in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

πŸ“œ A four-kilometer-long land formation resembling a sleeping person, with 250-meter-high cliffs, visible from Thunder Bay, Ontario.
πŸ” Located on the Sibley Peninsula in Lake Superior, it's believed by Ojibway legend to be Nanabijou, the spirit of deep water, protecting a secret silver mine.
πŸ† Voted number one of the Seven Wonders of Canada in 2007, though not officially recognized.

Why Go

🏞️ Offers stunning views of Lake Superior and Thunder Bay.
🚢 Access to a 10.5-mile hiking trail to the giant's "head".
πŸ•οΈ Provincial Park offers camping, hiking, fishing, and swimming.
πŸŒ… Great spot to watch sunsets or the northern lights.

Tips

πŸš— Accessible via Secondary Highway 587 from Pass Lake.
πŸ”­ Best views from Hillcrest Park, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Mount McKay, Chippewa Park, Porphyry Island, and Terry Fox Lookout.
πŸ“ Thunder Bay Lookout in Sleeping Giant Provincial Park offers a viewing platform accessible by car or bike.

Last updated 10 days ago

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