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.

Paradise Lagoon

Paradise Lagoon Chiniguchi Northeastern Ontario

Most canoeists who pass along the Chiniguchi River don’t even know the lagoon exists, as it lies off the portage and across from the main course of the river and associated waterfall. Passersby see the falls, but portage right past the lagoon.

Wolf Lake Mountain

Wolf Mountain Winter Sunset

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.

Edmund Fitzgerald Lookout

Pancake Bay Lookout

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. 

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