Sioux Mountain Lookout

snowmobile at Sioux Mountain Lookout

See Sioux Lookout from the top of Sioux Mountain, located across the lake from the town. Whether hiking in the summer or sledding in the winter, this is a must-see when in the area. 

Mascotto's Marine

exterior of boat and marine shop

Full-serve gas bar and propane, boat maintenance, and service, authorized Lund and Mercury sales and service, authorized Honda power equipment sales and service, and a wide range of boating parts and accessories.

The Log Tavern 2.0

The Log Tavern 2.0 logo

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a log cabin. They've got a great menu—try the pizza! With Lake of the Woods brewery on tap and live music on occasion, it's the place to be in Nestor Falls.

The Harbourage

Omelette and toast on plate

Best breakfast in town! With great lunch and dinner options as well. You've got to try the Pickerel Nuggets.

White Otter Castle

couple standing in front of abandoned wooden building in winter

This has to be seen to be believed—a massive, three-story red pine log house with a turret on top, seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Built by hand by an eccentric hermit from 1903 to 1904, it stands as a testament to the resilience and imagination of this “frontier” man.

Rainy Lake Square

Rainy Lake Square

Rainy Lake Square acts as the town center of Fort Frances, hosting weekly markets on Thursdays. Come by to try locally grown vegetables, local artwork, and crafts, and enjoy lunch while listening to live Performers. Don’t forget your shopping bag.

Township of Pickle Lake

Township of Pickle Lake from above

Pickle Lake is the most northerly community in Ontario that is accessible year-round by road. Vast virgin forests stretch for hundreds of miles beyond the horizon. This huge wilderness is only 300 miles from the coast of Hudson Bay, Ontario's subarctic. There are a variety of accommodations in Pickle Lake including lodges, fly-in outpost cabins, and hotels.

Morson

fishing boat on the water in morson ontario

Located about 35 miles north of the Canada-US Border, Morson is literally "at the end of the road." But for those who enjoy outdoor recreation, it is the beginning of a unique and wonderful outdoor experience. Morson and Bergland together make up the Township of Lake of the Woods. Morson has immediate access to unspoiled tracts of wilderness in the heart of the Lake of the Woods. This is truly a first-class recreation area for anglers, boaters, and nature lovers.

Township of Emo

downtown emo ontario

A vigorous resort community with a beautifully developed waterfront that includes a boat launch and park area as well as hiking and biking trails. Emo is a scenic stop on the "MOM's Way" (Manitoba-Ontario-Minnesota) route. Just north of Emo, off Highway 615 you'll find the Clearwater/Pipestone Chain of Lakes which is home to several fishing and hunting lodges.

Township of Upsala

upsala church

Upsala has some of the best sights in Northern Ontario but also can provide activities for everyone. Upsala is unique in that it genuinely has some of the best fishing and hunting spots in the entire world. The natural setting of the community and region makes it an ideal getaway for the outdoorsman.

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