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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park occupies most of the lower Sibley Peninsula in northwestern Ontario, east of Thunder Bay, and is one of Lake Superior’s best-known protected landscapes. Established in 1944 and renamed in 1988, it is defined by the Sleeping Giant formation, a striking ridge-and-cliff profile visible from Thunder Bay. The peninsula’s geology and varied terrain create contrasting eastern lowlands and higher western cliffs and cuestas, along with microclimates that support unusually rich plant life, including rare orchids and alpine arctic disjunct species. With diverse wildlife, extensive trails, campgrounds, and natural heritage interpretation, the park is both a major recreation area and a regional landmark.
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