Aubrey Falls Provincial Park

aubrey falls waterfall

This provincial park is home to Aubrey Falls, a stunning remote waterfall located in the Mississagi Valley along Hwy 129. It's what you would say, a complicated waterfall, meaning there are a many cascades rushing over the rugged Canadian Shield flowing into the Mississagi River below. As a non-operating park, there are no services but it has ample parking and privy facilities. The hiking trail is well-marked with signage including a Group of Seven interpretive panel. This is a non-operating park. There are no activities or facilities at this park.

Shoreline Discovery Trail

red roofed gazebo overlooking water vista

The hike begins at the Four Seasons Waterfront Complex in Spanish, Ontario. Climb the stairway to the top of rocky bluffs to experience a breathtaking 360 degree vista overlooking the Spanish River Delta, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Whalesback Channel, and the Town of Spanish. All from a pretty red-roofed gazebo! This is a 2.5 km hike and takes about an hour to complete.

Cranberry Trail

Cranberry Marsh on Cranberry Trail

The Cranberry Trail is a 4-kilometre hike that is accessible year-round. Good for all skill levels, it's a great place to stop, stretch the legs, and take in the Northern scenery. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on-leash.

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

Woodland Caribou PP canoe at sunrise

The Woodland Caribou Provincial Park boasts almost 2,000 km. of maintained canoe route on two major river systems - the Gammon and Bloodvein Rivers. This pristine wilderness park has one of the largest populations of woodland Caribou south of Hudson Bay. 

Pimachiowin Aki UNESCO World Heritage Site

Pimachiowin Aki river

Pimachiowin Aki is the first and only 'mixed' cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada. It is the largest protected area in the North American boreal shield. Located on either side of the Manitoba-Ontario border, within the site's boundaries are Manitoba's Atikaki Provincial Park, and Ontario's Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and Eagle-Snowshoe Conservation Reserve.The Bloodvein River, located in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, is designated a world heritiage river and is part of the Pimachiowin Aki.

Bon Echo Provincial Park

Bon Echo Provincial Park

Bon Echo Provincial Park is home to the 100-metre-high Mazinaw Rock, featuring over 260 Indigenous pictographs. Explore the park's RV, car camping, backcountry, and roofed accommodations, beaches and great hiking trails from 1 km in length to 17 km in length. Interpretive boat tours are offered on Mazinaw Lake and over to Mazinaw Rock.

Silent Lake Provincial Park

Silent Lake Provincial Park

Silent Lake Provincial Park offers 19 km of hiking trails and 17 km of mountain biking trails, two sandy beaches, campsites as well as heated, four-season roofed accommodations (yurts & camp cabins), and more than 34 km of groomed winter cross-country ski trails.

Deep Roots Adventure

Dog and kayak Deep Roots Adventure

Deep Roots Adventure’s goal is to provide all the skills and tools needed for individuals, families, groups, and youth to become capable and confident in the wild. Our team is made up of experienced outdoor leaders, interpretive guides, fabulous accommodations and amazing local adventure partners. All of our workshops, trips and outfitting are based in Ontario’s Highlands – right at the gateway to adventure!

8th Street Walking and Ski Trail

8th street trail sign fort frances

Located at the end of Eighth Street East on the fringe of the town of Fort Frances, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) of hiking trails loop and intertwine with 6 km (3.7 mi) of ski trails and a snowmobile trail. 

Wolf Lake

pristine Wolf Lake near Sudbury

Towering red pines, quartzite cliffs, and sparkling blue water dominate the landscape of Wolf Lake. Located in the southwestern area of the greater Temagami wilderness area and 50km northeast of Sudbury, Wolf Lake is surrounded by the world’s largest known contiguous ancient red pine forest. As part of the Chiniguchi Waterway, Wolf Lake is recognized for its popular backcountry canoe routes and recreational opportunities. The old-growth red pines found in this area are part of a critically endangered ecosystem that is estimated to remain on only 1.2% of its original range.

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