PLACES TO STAY
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near Killarney Provincial Park on Georgian Bay, ON, offers loon sightings on crystal-clear Shield lakes, Canada
Killarney Provincial Park on Georgian Bay, ON, offers loon sightings on crystal-clear Shield lakes, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Common Loon (Gavia immer) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Common Loon (Gavia immer)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June and July for nesting pairs with chicks; best seen at sunrise and dusk from a canoe; Algonquin, Killarney, and La Mauricie are reliable parks.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer. Listen for haunting wailing calls on any shield lake in Ontario and Quebec from May to August.
Coordinates
46.0000°N, 81.4000°W
HABITAT
Clear, cold freshwater lakes with good fish visibility; requires undisturbed shoreline for nesting
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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