Battle Island Lighthouse

Battle Island Lighthouse

Located 5.7 miles (9.3 km) from Rossport, Battle Island Lighthouse was established to guide boats coming in from Lake Superior through Simpson Channel, into Nipigon Bay.  The original lighthouse, built in 1871, was replaced in 1911.  The grounds are open to the public, but the tower is closed.  It can be viewed by private boat, commercial charter, or by kayak/canoe.

Drifters Motel & Restaurant - Terrace Bay

Drifter's Motel room

Drifters Motel and Restaurant is located in Terrace Bay, Superior Country, Ontario. 

This is a family owned establishment cherished by locals and all those who visit. The motel offers beautifully updated rooms of various styles and amenities, suiting any and all needs for travelers. The restaurant is a fully licensed, Italian style dining experience. Enjoy inhouse made sauces, pastas and soups. There is everything from fulfilling appetizers to seafood, classic Italian dishes and savory desserts. 

Logging Tug Hallett

The Hallett

Enjoy a piece of history by visiting the Hallett. This mighty tugboat was the strongest and largest ship in the fleet. Lumberjacks that towed pulpwood along Rainy Lake called the Hallett home until it was taken out of service in 1974. The 60-foot three-story tug now sits along the waterfront at the Sorting Gap Marina.

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

Woodland Caribou PP canoe at sunrise

The Woodland Caribou Provincial Park boasts almost 2,000 km. of maintained canoe route on two major river systems - the Gammon and Bloodvein Rivers. This pristine wilderness park has one of the largest populations of woodland Caribou south of Hudson Bay. 

Trout Forest Music Festival

Trout Forest Music Festival painting

The Trout Forest Music Festival takes place at the Ear Falls Waterfront Park. With Trout Lake Forest as the backdrop, this festival features workshops, a creative arts selection, and great food. The audience camps on historic English River (part of Red Lake's historic Gold Rush Trail) and is treated to late-night jam sessions around campfires. Come and join the fun!

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