Managed by The Kensington Conservancy, the 3.5 km of hiking trails is open 24/7 for the public to enjoy. The trails are considered a moderate hike with some steep but brief inclines and rocky portions. The trails lead to scenic lookouts overlooking the Portlock Flats and Lake Huron, and there is signage to teach you about the local flora and fauna.
Leashed dogs are allowed on the trails and please pick up after your dog.
The Norseman Park is home to an authentic Noordyn Norseman aircraft located in a scenic outlook looking over Red Lake's historic Howey Bay. Take the time to read the story of the Norseman plane on the intepretive panel found in the park. It is a place where people can sit along the waterfront and watch planes come in and out. There are benches for sitting as well as a grass area to have a small picnic. You are still able to watch floatplanes land and takeoff from this lookout. Better yet, book a scenic flight on a float plane.
East of Fort Frances lies the expansive Noden Causeway. It is one of the few Canadian causeways measuring 3.5 miles long. A trip across the Noden Causeway to its lookout point provides travelers with breathtaking views of Rainy Lake and please plan a picnic stop halfway where you can relax by the water's edge.
Located just outside the boundaries of the world’s largest old-growth red pine forest, Wolf Lake Mountain is the highest point within the boundaries of the City of Greater Sudbury. The Chiniguichi area is a beautiful canoeing destination with its clear acidified lakes, old growth pine forests, and ancient pictographs.
The trailhead is located across Highway 17 from the Pancake Bay campground. The trail is 6 km out and back through lush forest to a set of stairs and up to the Edmund Fitzgerald Lake Superior Lookout. Two platforms offer views of Lake Superior and Pancake Bay. It overlooks where the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in 1975.
Summit Peak is located in Ontonagon Michigan about 10 km (6.2 miles) from Lake of the Clouds in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and overlooks amazing panoramic views. You can get to the lookout by hiking a short hike and climbing to the top of the 50 foot (15.2 m) tall tower. This tower is the highest point in the park. On clear a day you can see Lake Superior and Isle Royale.
Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook is located within the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park about 10 km (6.2 miles) from Summit Peak. You can get to the lookout by taking a short hike and be granted with incredible views above Lake of the Clouds. There are no entry fees to Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook.
Miners Castle is located about 8 km (5 miles) from Munising on Alger County H-58 and then 9.6 km (6 miles) north on Miners Castle Road that overlooks the beautiful Pictured Rocks shoreline. From the parking lot there is a short paved pathway that leads past exhibits to overlooks of Lake Superior and Grand Island. The first lookout is wheelchair accessible. There are stairs that lead down to the lower lookouts.
The Tower of History was built in 1968 and stands 210 feet (64 m) above the city. An express elevator goes to observation decks where you can get a vantage point up to 1,200 square miles (1931 km) with views of Sault Ste Marie, Soo Locks, the St. Mary’s River, Lake Superior and the Canadian wilderness. The tower was originally constructed by the Catholic church and information panels throughout the tower outline the history of the region's missionaries as well as the history of the area's Indigenous peoples. The lower level also offers historical exhibits.
Travel to the centre of town, just off HWY 17 and Simcoe Plaza Road where you’ll spot the Terrace Bay Lighthouse. After taking your photo while sitting on the artist stool at the Moments of Algoma interpretive panel, climb to the top of the lighthouse to view the islands that inspired the painting Slate Islands, Lake Superior, c. 1921 by A.Y Jackson.