Located on the east side of Georgian Bay, these islands are part of the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. They were created when glaciers scraping across the bedrock during the last ice age exposed the granite.
One of the most stunning sights is called the “Hole in the Wall”. It is a very narrow channel between two islands
Huckleberry Island is located on the north side of the channel, and while most of the island is Crown Land (owned and protected by the Ontario government), parts of the island do have private cottages on it. Known for the wild blueberries and huckleberries that grow there, it is also a favourite place to jump off the rocks (just not on the channel side!)
It has been speculated that Wall Island, located on the southern side of the channel was at one time part of Huckleberry Island. The elevations of the two land masses are almost the same. It is possible that a vein of volcanic lava rock was located there and was gradually eroded away by being exposed to the wind and rain over the many thousands of years. The local first nations say that this island is the burial ground for historic Ojibway villages in the area.
There are a variety of ways to see the Hole in the Wall – If you dont own a boat , you can rent a canoe or kayak, Tour Boat , or water taxi.
To claim this Earthcache please email me the answers for the following quesions
1. How high are the cliff's?
2. How deep is the water?
3. How wide is the channel?
4. What indications do you see, that the 2 islands were once one island.
5. What type of rock are the walls made up, and what colors do you see.
6. (optional) Post a picture of you at the GZ with your log
