Norman Beach in Kenora is bustling with activity. Besides the beautiful sandy beach, there is a playground, washrooms, and a picnic shelter. In the summer months, Hoopla Island, a gigantic inflatable playground island is situated at the beach. Take the wheelchair-friendly path to the Rotary Splash Park. Just up from the Splash Park is the Lake of the Woods Railway Museum and Dairy Queen.
It's easy to spend a summer day at beautiful Norman Beach!
Keewatin Beach is located on the shores of Lake of the Woods off Beach Road in Kenora (Keewatin). It's easy to find, just turn off Highway 17 west onto Main Street, then right (west) onto Beach Road. There is a nice small sand beach, washrooms, play structure, dock to jump off of, and picnic shelter.
Explore the natural splendour of the forest, wildlife and lake unique to the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls.
Your gateway to Quetico, Atikokan is home to some of the best outdoors experiences in the north—12 months a year!
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.
The perfect place for a quick bite when cruising Highway 11 is just north of the highway, in downtown Atikokan. Chips ‘R’ Us is open for business from mid-May to mid-October, Monday to Friday 11:30 am – 5:30 pm.
In the heart of Ontario's Sunset Country, this spot just outside of Dryden is a great place for the whole family. Bring your boat and fish the famous Wabigoon chain of lakes for walleye, northern, bass and world record size muskie.
Buster's Barbeque has been featured on the Food Network and has been winning top awards for over 10 years for its Blueberry Barbeque Sauce. Stop in at Fort Vermilion and order a meal from Buster's food truck!
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.
Located in the Fort William First Nation, Anemki Wajiw, Mount McKay Scenic Lookout towers 1,000 ft. over the city. This is a must on your list of attractions to see when you visit Thunder Bay. At the 500 ft. level, the viewing scope and skyline walkway offer a magnificent vista of the city, Lake Superior and surrounding countryside. There is also a picnic area, snack bar and an easy hiking trail to the top of the mountain. At the top you will have amazing views of Thunder Bay and area.