High Falls on the Pigeon River

High Falls on the Pigeon River

High Falls on the Pigeon River is near one of Superior Countries gateways from Canada to the U.S. The falls are broken up into two sets of falls, High Falls and Middle Falls. Both are located in the Pigeon River Provincial Park that contains breathtaking hiking and walking trails that offer views of not only the falls but the river gorge as well. Take in the history of the area by visiting the metal sculptures surround the falls that tell the story of the region. Both falls feed water over the faces easterly toward Lake Superior.

Woodland Loop - Boom Camp Interpretive Park Trails

Woodland Loop - Boom Camp Interpretive Park Trails fall colours

The Woodland Loop is ideal for hiking or biking. Shoreline Geology is the primary focus with interpretive information on the unique geological formations that gave rise to early mining and logging activities in the region. The trail is 5.3 km long extending out from the east pavilion with two scenic lookout areas overlooking the wetland areas and Lake Huron.

Harbour Loop - Boom Camp Interpretive Park Trails

Harbour Loop on Boom Camp Trails -  Blind River

This Coastal Woodland area is the easternmost section of the Boom Camp site. The focus of the interpretation on this trail loop is the significant timbering heritage and history of the area. The trail is 3.1 km, starting at the east pavilion and looping through forest area, extending all the way out to the shore of Lake Huron.

Lily Creek Boardwalk

lily creek boardwalk trail sudbury

A short (0.35 km) boardwalk and natural path loop for walking and biking, the Lily Creek Boardwalk is a great place to see the local birds and amphibians. Located next to the James Jerome Sports Complex.

Norman Beach

Cool off at Norman Beach

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

Keewatin Beach on the shores of Lake of the Woods in Kenora.

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. 

Sea Lion Trail

Sea Lion Trail Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

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.

Boom Camp Interpretive Park

Boom Camp Interpretive Park pavillion

The Boom Camp Interpretive Park comprises 12 km of multi-season trails passing through three distinct ecological zones from coastal headlands through to provincially significant wetlands. Located at the mouth of the Mississagi River, this section of the North Channel of Lake Huron is significant for its cultural and natural historic values. Archaeological evidence and oral traditions of the Mississauga First Nation support the belief that the area was a gathering place occupied by some of the earliest First Nation communities.

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