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Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

Lion's Head: Bruce Trail

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Canada

Ontario

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

Lion's Head: Bruce Trail

Moderate

4.7

(14)

hikers

Lion's Head: Bruce Trail

04:20

16.3km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lion's Head Provincial Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.54 km

McKay Harbour Beach

Highlight • Beach

McKay Harbour has a secluded rocky beach with striking views over the blue waters of Georgian Bay. The descent is steep, rugged, and demanding, so allow extra time and save some energy for the climb back up. Even from the top, the harbour views make this a memorable stop.

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10.5 km

Lion’s Head Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lion’s Head Point is one of Ontario’s showstopper views, where turquoise Georgian Bay spreads beneath towering limestone cliffs. Along the way, watch for ancient geological features in the rock, including giant potholes and cave-like formations shaped over thousands of years. Forest, stone and open water come together here in unforgettable fashion.

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11.1 km

Lion's Head Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The main Lion’s Head Lookout delivers the big moment: sweeping views over turquoise Georgian Bay, sheer limestone cliffs and the rugged shoreline below. It can get busy, especially in good weather, but there’s a reason people make the trip. This is easily one of Canada’s most spectacular cliff viewpoints.

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16.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

2.87 km

871 m

361 m

326 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.53 km

973 m

871 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

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Friday 21 August

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Comments

July 27, 2025,Lion's Head

We hiked a short section of the 885 km long Bruce Trail, the longest hiking trail in Canada from Niagara Falls to Peninsula National Park, and enjoyed the view from the cliffs of the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay.

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