A gorgeous bird’s-eye view is always appealing, which is why when Nipigon was planning its waterfront development project, a lookout tower made it to the must-do list. Come and see for miles from this 12-metre-high tower, and learn more about the influence that this landscape had on the work of the Group of Seven with the Moments of Algoma Interpretive Panel. 

The Marathon Information Centre/Gchi-Waaswaaganing is fully staffed and operated from mid-May through to the end of September. The building is designed to reflect the communities in which it serves and highlights the vast history of the region. Local artisan works are displayed and available for purchase.

Nestled in the Peninsula Harbour, our B&B is the perfect place to stay, filled with charm and character. Let us be your hosts!

• The Lake Superior Coast, including both easy to access and remote sections of the Lake Superior shoreline
• Spectacular and diverse scenery – cliffs, beaches, river valleys, waterfalls, inland lakes, Algoma Hills, fall colours
• World-class hiking and paddling along the Lake Superior shoreline
• Agawa Rock Pictographs – 35 red ochre images are visible; one of the few pictograph sites in Ontario accessible by foot (only when Lake Superior is calm); open mid-May to mid-September
• An exceptional Visitor Centre highlighting the park’s cultural history, na

There’s a reason Lake Superior has been referred to as an inland ocean and you’ll discover that for yourself when you visit this immensely beautiful Great Lake. Called gichigamiing or “The Big Lake” by the Anishinaabe people of the region and known for its furious storms, the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area will soon be recognized as one of the largest protected areas of fresh water in the world.

Seventy kilometres east of Sault Ste. Marie, appreciate the landscapes around the Bruce Mines area that inspired Tom Thomson’s View Over a Lake, Shore with Houses, c. 1913, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Head to the Bruce Mines Marina to find a Group of Seven interpretive installation overlooking the St. Joseph Channel. 

Order for takeout or stay and enjoy the warm, relaxed atmosphere. They've got an extensive wine list—including their own private label!

Explore the ruins of Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site and feel the rich War of 1812 history that lingers – a history that saw a powerful alliance struck between the British and the First Nations People of the western Great Lakes region. Hike to Lake Huron’s edge, experience history through heritage demonstrations, watch for more than 200 species of birds, and view authentic artifacts from the old fort.