A 3.1 km wilderness recreation loop trail leads to Mazukama Falls. It is a 25 metre waterfall and several smaller falls, cascading stream flowing off the red rocks of the Kama Cliffs, old growth cedar forest, massive fern covered boulders, talus slopes, spectacular lookout over Nipigon Bay of Lake Superior and beyond. Spectacular ice formations in winter.
Aguasabon Falls is in Terrace Bay, off Highway 17. It is one of the entrances to the Casques Isles Hiking Trail. The area has an accessible boardwalk, picnic tables, RV friendly parking lot, and washrooms. Admire the 100 ft waterfall, as it cascades into the beautiful Aquasabon Gorge below. It is here you will find a 2.6-billion-year-old rock face worth exploring. Aguasabon Falls is a stunning must see stop while traveling along the North Shore of Lake Superior, visiting Superior Country, or driving along the Lake Superior Circle Tour.
High Falls on the Pigeon River is near one of Superior Countries gateways from Canada to the U.S. The falls are broken up into two sets of falls, High Falls and Middle Falls. Both are located in the Pigeon River Provincial Park that contains breathtaking hiking and walking trails that offer views of not only the falls but the river gorge as well. Take in the history of the area by visiting the metal sculptures surround the falls that tell the story of the region. Both falls feed water over the faces easterly toward Lake Superior.
Kakabeka Falls, known as the “Niagara of the North”, is the second largest waterfall in Ontario. 30 km (19 mi) west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, this dramatic fall is in Kakabeka Falls a part of the Oliver Paipoonge Municipality. Kakabeka Falls is a 130ft drop off along the Kaministiquia River. The gorge below reveals 1.6 million-year-old rocks and fossils.
Thunder Bay's first downtown hostel, only two blocks from the waterfront and in the middle of the city's best culinary scene! The Haven Hostel has private and shared rooms with shared kitchen.
The round-trip hike from the South Kabeyun Trailhead parking lot, to the end of the Sea Lion Trail, and back is 2.4km and takes roughly an hour to complete. This trail has somewhat difficult access over an outcrop, passes a pebble beach on Perry Bay, and concludes at a diabase rock arch on Lake Superior. Interpretive panels are a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating geology of this unique formation.
Located 45 minutes east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17, Ouimet Canyon features panoramic views of a 150-metre-wide gorge and sheer cliffs that drop 100 metres straight down to the canyon floor. A trail and boardwalk connect two lookout platforms with spectacular views of the canyon, along with the Indian Head. Arctic plants, usually found 1,000 km north, survive in the unique environment at the bottom of the canyon. The cost is by donation.
Just a small drive down Hwy 61, you will find Founders’ Museum & Pioneer Village. There you will touch history in this unique Northwestern Ontario Pioneer Village.
Down Hwy 61, you will find Eagle Ridge Trout Pond which has been owned and operated for over 15 years. Here you can fish in a relaxing park setting where everyone has a good chance of catching something. This catch and release is a place where people of all ages can come and enjoy hassle-free fishing. Eagle Ridge also offers 3 RV campsites, 2 rental cabins, general store, and in-ground swimming pool, sauna, and a large picnic area.