Nipigon Marina and Nearby Trails

nipigon turtle dock accessible from nipigon marina
25 2nd St, Nipigon
Nipigon
ON
P0T 2J0

The marina hosts incredible views of Dog Head Mountain and the famous Nipigon Bridge. You'll also find a trailhead for the Nipigon River Recreation Trail that leads all the way to Red Rock—but you don't have to complete the whole thing! It's a 2-kilometre, forested walk to the viewing deck right on the river.

Across from the marina there's a trail to the "Turtle Docks" which give a great view of the Nipigon Lagoon.

Nipigon Lookout Tower

Bridgeview Lookout Tower Nipigon
Railway Street
Nipigon
ON
P0T

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. 

Neys Provincial Park

Beach at Neys Provincial Park
P.O. Box 280, 1004 Hwy 17
Terrace Bay
ON
P0T 2W0

At Neys, you’ll enjoy one of the finest sand beaches on Lake Superior’s north shore. See Pic Island as it was immortalized by Lawren Harris of the famous Canadian artists, The Group of Seven. Paddle the pristine shoreline. Local outfitters offer exceptional services for guided or self-guided adventures. 
Open from May to September, the park is a great option for day trips as well as overnights as it's equipped for RVs and any other kind of camping.

Lake Superior Marine Conservation Area

A fire on a beach at dusk
22 Third Street, P.O. Box 998, 22, rue Third, C.P. 998
Nipigon
ON
P0T 2J0

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.

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Inc

Logo
212 Miles St Et, Suite 202
Thunder Bay
ON
P7C 1J6

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior restores, preserves, maintains and promotes Lighthouses on Lake Superior offering tours and overnight lodging. An umbrella organization represents a movement to restore, preserve, maintain and promote lighthouses that dot the northern shores of Lake Superior. Incorporated under the Ontario Historical Society, CLLS’s duty is to provide to the public access to these unique heritage locations. The organizations stretches from US/ Pigeon River Boarder (near Thunder Bay) and follows the shoreline to Sault Ste.

Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout

Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout
182 Trans-Canada Hwy
Agawa Bay
ON
UNKNOWN

Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout is located 84 km (52 miles) south of Wawa. This is a gravel roadside pull off above Highway 17 that offers an unobstructed view of Lake Superior and Montreal Island. It's a great place to stop and stretch your legs along the Lake Superior Circle Tour. A couple of welcoming benches are perfectly situated for soaking in this incredible view.

Agawa Canyon Train Tour

Agawa Train Tour
129 Bay Street, P.O Box 130
Sault Ste. Marie
Ontario
P6A 6Y2

One of the most popular train excursions in North America, this one-day wilderness excursion will take you 114 miles north through the Algoma wilderness, over towering trestles, alongside pristine northern lakes and rivers, and through the awesome granite rock formations and mixed forests of the Canadian Shield. Runs summer to fall.

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