This park in Ontario has crystal clear water and million-year-old fossils Ontario Travel
meaning"rocky place," Craigleith's shoreline is composed of extensive limestone shelves made of fractured shale rock.
The shale rock was once home to a significant oil deposit used to produce kerosene, which was key to Ontario's economic growth in the late 19th century. The rock also holds geological importance and is full of marine fossils of ancient species. You can get a glimpse of the area's prehistoric past by analyzing fossilized trilobites and brachiopods immortalized within the stone.While the water looks enticing, swimming is generally not recommended at Craigleith due to the rocky shores and steep drop off. However, the flat rocks are ideal for launching a sailboat, kayak, or canoe from.
Sport fishing is particularly popular here, especially in the spring and fall seasons. Anglers are often spotted casting their lines in attempts to catch the salmon, whitefish, and rainbow trout just off the shoreline.
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