Explore Georgian Bay Islands National Park on the DayTripper

Take the DayTripper to Beausoleil Island for an Unforgettable Muskoka Adventure

Your Island Escape: Spend a Day on Beausoleil Island

Just beyond the shores of Muskoka lies an unforgettable day-trip destination where sparkling Georgian Bay waters, windswept pines, rich Indigenous history, and rugged Canadian Shield landscapes come together. Beausoleil Island (Bimadinaagogi), part of Georgian Bay Islands National Park and Beausoleil Island National Historic Site, offers cottagers and resort guests a chance to experience one of Ontario’s most spectacular island landscapes.

Start by Booking Your Boat Transportation

The cruise to the island is part of the experience, offering spectacular views of Georgian Bay’s iconic rocky shorelines and windswept pines. The official Landmark Cruises shuttle service provides day-trip access to the island. Advance booking is recommended to help secure your preferred departure date and time. The scenic journey through Georgian Bay’s famous Thirty Thousand Islands is the perfect start to your visit.

What You’ll Find on the Island

Beausoleil Island is the heart of the park. It’s full of hiking trails, beaches, bike paths, and lookouts, with more than 25 kilometers of trails to explore. You can rent a mountain bike, go for a swim, or just pack a picnic and take in the views.

There are also camping options if you want to stay the night. From backcountry sites to cozy cabins and oTENTiks, it’s easy to turn your day trip into a full outdoor getaway.

Be Prepared

Services on Beausoleil Island are limited, so visitors should bring food, drinking water, weather-appropriate clothing, basic first aid supplies, and any other essentials they’ll need for the day. A little planning goes a long way toward making your island adventure safe and enjoyable.

Save While You Explore

From June 19 to September 7, 2026, Parks Canada is offering Free Admission to all national parks and historic sites, including Georgian Bay Islands. While the DayTripper shuttle and other services still have regular fees, you’ll get 25% off camping and overnight stays during this time. It’s a great way to explore more for less.

Discover Nature and Culture

Known as Bimadinaagogi to the Anishinaabeg, Beausoleil Island is both a national park and national historic site, where visitors can explore a landscape shaped by thousands of years of cultural and natural history. Granite shorelines, clear waters, mixed forests, and iconic white pines create the classic Georgian Bay scenery that inspired generations of artists, including the Group of Seven.

At the Cedar Spring Day Use Area, near the south end of the island, visitors can ease into the Beausoleil Island experience. Stroll shaded forest trails, enjoy a picnic overlooking the bay, cool off with a swim, or join a Parks Canada interpretive program to learn more about the island’s natural and cultural heritage. Visitors may also have the opportunity to participate in the Nokomis program, an Indigenous cultural experience that shares Anishinaabe stories, teachings, and perspectives. With visitor services and easy access to many of the park’s most popular amenities, Cedar Spring is the perfect place for families and anyone looking to embrace the slower pace of island life.

Those seeking a deeper adventure may look north, where Beausoleil Island reveals a wilder side. The trails around Fairy Lake and the island’s north end wind through rugged Canadian Shield terrain, past windswept white pines and exposed granite outcrops, leading to some of the most spectacular views in Georgian Bay. Along the way, visitors can enrich their journey with the Fairy Lake audio tour available through the Parks Canada app, uncovering stories of Indigenous connections to the island, early settlement history, and the natural forces that have shaped this remarkable landscape for generations.

Make the Most of Your Visit

Pack a picnic, join a Parks Canada interpretive program, cool off with a swim, or simply relax along the shoreline and take in the views. Whether you’re spending the week at a cottage or enjoying a Muskoka resort getaway, Beausoleil Island offers an easy and unforgettable escape into nature.