Places : Canada : Ontario
- Lake Huron
- Georgian Bay : Dillon
Dillon
- General Information
- Dillon is a departure point more than a destination in itself. From Dillon, one can paddle out into Georgian Bay. It is near the north end of Franklin Island and just south of Hertzberg Island and Shawanaga Island.
- Directions
- Take Highway 400 north from Toronto. Continue past Nobel and turn left on Highway 559. Continue on 559 and follow the signs towards Killbear Park. You will come to a T intersection with Highway 559 continuing left - don't turn - go straight. Now you're on Dillon Rd. - continue for about 7km to the end of the road. The put-in is at the very end of the road. Watch out for the single-lane bridge before the end - it can be hard to see a small car approaching from the other side of the bridge.
- Parking
- The parking areas on the road are reserved - the only public pay parking is at the marina. The marina entrance is to the left as you arrive at the harbour.
- Put in
- You can put in from either of two docks or from a launch ramp in between. Since it is set up for motor boaters, try to stay out of the way.
Information sources
- Charts for area
- Topo: 41H7 & H8 and CHS Small Craft Chart 2203 - also French Severn Forest map
- Website
- Guidebook
Environment
- Water considerations
- You can paddle in relatively protected areas from the harbour. However, depending on wind and wave direction, conditions can be rough in the harbour.
- Wildlife
- All sorts depending on your destination.
Camping
- Campsites
- Wilderness camping is available by paddling out to islands of crown land. The closest car camping is Killbear Provincial Park.
Other info
- Costs
- Pay parking at the marina. $4.00 per day. Friday night through Sunday night is three days and $12. (prices in summer 2006)
- Special considerations
- Recommended
- This is a great launch point for access to Franklin Island, the Minks and McCoys, Hertzberg Island, Shawanaga Island and other places.
