La Cloche Provincial Park
Park Ontario park with granite ridges and canoe routes
Protected area along the La Cloche Range with quartzite ridges, lakes and backcountry canoe routes; visitors hike rugged trails, paddle and camp in remote sites.
How to Get to La Cloche Provincial Park #
Access is by car to trailheads and canoe put-ins from towns like Espanola or Sudbury, then by boat or foot into backcountry sites. Many visitors approach via the Lake Huron shoreline access points or by logging roads; detailed route planning and maps are essential.
Tips for Visiting La Cloche Provincial Park #
- Bring a topographic map or GPS for canoe routes - cell reception is unreliable in many parts of the park.
- Hike to the La Cloche Silhouette Trail at dawn for granite light that turns the ridge a pale gold.
- If paddling, launch from the designated canoe-put-in sites and watch for portage markers; routes can be long and deceptively rugged.
Best Time to Visit La Cloche Provincial Park #
Best visited between June and October for paddling and hiking; shoulder seasons offer solitude and color but colder conditions.
Weather & Climate near La Cloche Provincial Park #
La Cloche Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (882 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
