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Ontario park with rustic cabins turns into a breathtaking, snow-covered landscape in winter

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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is the ultimate destination if you’re a lover of all things outdoors in the wintertime. With over 50 km of trails, some of the best cross-country skiing in Ontario, stunning snow-covered landscapes and cozy, roofed accommodations to snuggle up into at the end of the day, who wouldn’t want to spend some time here?

The park is located in Pass Lake, about an hour from Thunder Bay.

It’s quite the journey from the Toronto/GTA area, about 15 hours by car, but if you love a good adventure, especially during the winter, it’s worth the journey.

If you’re heading over for just the day, you’ll need to pay a day-use fee, which starts at $12.25 per vehicle. There’s also the option to stay overnight in one of the rustic cabins, and you have five to choose from.

Each cabin sleeps six people and starts at $174.20 per night.

Winter activities at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

Start your day at Sleeping Giant on one of the amazing winter trails. The Burma Trail is one of the most popular amongst cross-country skiers as it offers snowy-covered views of rolling hills, lakes and old-growth pine along a 22.8km round-trip loop. In fact, the park is known for having some of the best cross-country skiing in the whole province.

Marie Louise Lake, located in the park, has a must-see viewing point where Highway 587 intersects with Marie Louise Lake. A snowy sunset here will leave you speechless.

If you own a pair of snowshoes, bring them. The Sea Lion, Sawyer Bay, and a portion of the Kabeyun Trail to Tee Harbour are perfect for snowshoeing and offer some spectacular forest scenery.

While you’re at it, pack your skates, too. The park has a 300-metre-long skating trail, which can be found within the Marie Louise Lake Campground.

You’re able to park at the campground’s gatehouse/office, just a quick walk to the skating trail.

Bundle up, Ontario.