Township of Ear Falls

park in ear falls ontario

Ear Falls is a prime location to see Bald Eagles, as it is home to the largest returning nesting population of Bald Eagles in North America. A visit to Ear Falls from May to November promises many opportunities to see these majestic birds. Pakwash Provincial Park, just north of Ear Falls, has a beautiful 1.5 km sandy beach. Pakwash also has a campground, nature trails, and a concentration of Anishinabek rock paintings.

The Municipality of Red Lake

aviation history plane in Red Lake

Visit Red Lake and experience the best in Northern lifestyle - past and present. Red Lake consists of six smaller towns located in the heart of a lake-studded, boreal forest region in Sunset Country. Most people visit Red Lake for its natural beauty, to see the abundant wildlife, and to experience incredible Canadian fishing in the many freshwater lakes in the area.

Moose Creek Trading Co.

Moose Creek Trading Homemade Fudge

Great shop filled with souvenirs, beautiful home decor, clothing and homemade fudge and ice cream! Open Spring to Fall. Take your photo with the tall totem pole! 

Hannam Park

Hannam Park in Rainy River

Hannam Park is located in the Town of Rainy River on the Rainy River. There is something for everyone at this public park. There is a swimming area, a boat launch, a playground as well as a splash pad/wading pool! During the summer, there is a canteen with great food and service.

 

You can also go for a walk on the River Trails which are accessible from the park. One of two of the trails is wheelchair accessible. 

 

Machin Park

machin park

Machin Park sits where a Hudson Bay Post used to be on Eagle Lake. There is a great playground area for the kids and a small swimming area.

 

The park is also known as "The Post" or Hudson Post Park. 

Ghost Lake Beach

Ghost Lake beach

Ghost Lake Beach is about 15 minutes from Dryden. It's a beautiful beach, with easy access for day-trippers, anglers, and swimmers. There is a boat launch, canoe rental, walking path, a picnic area, and restrooms. Great place to spend the day with the family.

 

In the winter, the area can be used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Oscar's Bay Beach

Oscar's Bay Beach

Oscar Bay Beach Park is located at the end of Frenchman’s Rock Rd off of Hwy 621 near Morson. It is typical of the beaches on the south end of Lake of the Woods - long, beautiful with a long stretch to deep water. The area trees are near the beach, almost as if there were palm trees. The beach certainly feels like you may be in the Caribbean! 

 

Sandy Point Beach

sandy point beach

Sandy Point Beach is a unique beach that can only be accessed by boat. It is located in the Bruce Channel on Red Lake, between Cochenour and McKenzie Island. You can watch the people ferry back and forth to the island!

 

It has a long sand bar that allows you to walk way out into the channel. It has two designated fire pits which are perfect for enjoying s'mores or a roasted hot dog. If you are boating in the area, please drive slow and watch for the sandbar.

Cochenour Beach

Cochenor Beach, Red Lake

Cochenour Beach is located in Cochenour (Red Lake) on the channel between McKenzie Island and Cochenour. It features a sandy beach for swimming and a public boat launch.
 

Scotty's Beach

Scotty's Beach, Lake of the Woods

Scotty's Beach is fun all summer! If you are looking for a quiet beach for yourself, this is not it! There are boaters, people with PWC, houseboaters. Scotty's on Lake of the Woods is all about having a good time hanging out with the people on the beach. 

 

It's approximately a 10-15 minutes boat ride to Scotty's Island. 

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