The centrepiece of a massive mine reclamation project, the Discover Geraldton Interpretive Centre (GIC) opened its doors in July 2000 to offer visitors a truly unique experience in Northwestern Ontario. Highlighting how the past and present meet in a fantastic interactive heritage display, the GIC attracts hundreds of tourists each year, providing a quick break from their travels down Highway 11.
June 18 to October 31 — Monday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Thunder Bay's Tourist Pagoda can rightfully claim its place in history as Canada's oldest continuously operating tourist bureau. Dating back to 1909, the Pagoda has and continues to greet visitors for more than a century.
A 9-foot high bronze statue, set on a 45-ton granite base with a foundation of local amethyst, commands a breath-taking view of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant. The statue was erected in memory of Terry Fox, the courageous runner who after losing his leg to cancer embarked on the 'Marathon of Hope', a cross-country run in support cancer research. The site is not far from the spot where Terry was forced to end his run at 5,342 km (3,339mi) after his cancer had returned. Cancer took Terry's life on June 28, 1981.
Horseshoe Beach is in Pukaskwa National Park on the sandy shore of Lake Superior. A boardwalk from Hattie Cove Campground leads you to this secluded beach. Golden sand and glistening emerald waters greets you. It’s the ideal place for a picnic on some sun soaked driftwood or building a sand castle. The beach is surrounded by incredible and varied hiking opportunities that this National Park has to offer.
Hattie Cove Fire Walk is a 0.4 mile (0.7 km) trail within Pukaskwa National Park. Take a walk through the Hattie Cove Prescribed Fire area and learn about the role of fire in a boreal ecosystem. Roughly one hectare in size, see for yourself how quickly regeneration occurs in the forest.
This Group of Seven interpretive installation honours the spot where A.Y. Jackson painted "Entrance to Pukaskwa Bay," in 1960. Sit and enjoy the view that inspired this incredible work of art. The Group of Seven was a group of Canadian landscape painters who were active from 1920 to 1933 The group's landscapes initiated the first major Canadian national art movement.
Such a Nice Day Adventures (S.A.N.D.) is located on the Canadian north shore of Lake Superior in Rossport Ontario. They are an outdoor adventure and education company that operates south from Thunder Bay to the United States Border and eastward in the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area. They offer courses, a variety of guided trips, sea kayaking, voyageur canoeing, hiking, rentals and shuttle service.
While in Schreiber, look no further than Breeze Bakery to satiate your sweet tooth and caffeine cravings. Creative and innovative drink concoctions, daily fresh baked pastries, snacks and meals will be sure to delight you. Why not pair your java with the waffle of the day – they have a fun new flavor every day! It’s the ideal place to stop to a add a bit of whimsy to your trip.
Located in Thunder Bay and named after the well-known natural wonder, the Sleeping Giant Brewing Company offers a selection of beers that will delight novice and sophisticated drinkers alike. The brewery is just a few minutes from Canada Malting Co., meaning both the water and malt are sourced locally. The taproom offers the perfect combination of an industrial and rustic atmosphere that is both impressive and welcoming.