Looking out at nothing but water with your feet in powdery sand it's hard to believe you're above the 49th parallel. Dramatically different from the rest of Lake of the Woods, the Sable Islands (and the beaches there) are a fantastic place to explore.
The dunes are part of the Sable Islands Provincial Nature Reserve. Not to be confused with Sable Island National Park east of Nova Scotia.
The hub of the trail system in Vermilion Bay, Pine Tree Park has a beautiful pavilion with picnic tables for visitors to take advantage of. This park has three trails along with a government dock where anyone is free to sit down and enjoy the view of Eagle Lake. Located minutes off of Highway 17, Pine Tree Park offers easy access and convenient parking for users to enjoy.
There is also a small beach and swimming area along with a government dock and boat launch.
Nicknamed "The 99 Steps", this conservation area features an accessible lookout to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views at the ridge of the forest. After that it gets a bit more challenging on the Red Oak Trail.
The only downside is there are only 8 spots to park (and parking on the road will get you a ticket or towed) so if there's no room try nearby Scanlon Creek in Bradford or Rogers Reservoir in East Gwillimbury.
The Duchesnay and Campus Trails on the northwestern border of North Bay each offer outstanding scenery and a chance to stretch your legs on an ancient and historic part of the Laurentian Escarpment.
A series of beautiful trails conveniently located within the city limits of North Bay. The conservation area is open all year and makes a great opportunity to reconnect with nature.
Located in Marathon in Ontario’s Superior Country is Pebble Beach. This beach stretching 1.2 miles long and as the name suggests is landscaped in pebbles. The colorful rounded stones that make up this beach offers picturesque views of Lake Superior. The parking lot is situated just above the beach and offers spectacular views as well. From the parking area is a path that leads down to the beach, it is recommended to walk with caution down the path to the beach.
Located in Schreiber, in Ontario’s Superior Country, this Lake Superior beach boasts a pebbly landscape. Along the Casque Isle Hiking Trail, this beach requires a short hike and offers a sense of seclusion. Enjoy wonderous Lake Superior views, a pet friendly area and a fair sized parking space.
Chippewa Park hast been a favourite with visitors since it opened in 1921.
Located along the shoreline of Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake, Chippewa offers a spectacular view of the legendary Sleeping Giant. This is your destination for outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, family fun and relaxation.
The park offers something for everyone, day and night including: concerts, sandy beaches, water activities, walking and hiking trails, camping and RV sites, an amusement park, theatre performances, sports fields and more.
Kama Cliffs Trail is located 15.5 miles (25 km) east of Nipigon in Ontario’s Superior Country. This is a 4.5 mile (7.3 km) loop multi-use, non motorized recreation trail. The majority of the trail is considered of moderate difficulty though there is one section that is considered difficult due to steep ascent. The climb is definitely worth the effort though. Once you reach the top of Kama Cliffs you get incredible panoramic views of Nipigon Bay and it’s islands and Lake Superior as far as the eye can see.
The Bridgeview Lookout Tower is located in Nipigon in Ontario’s Superior Country. This scenic lookout tower if found directly after the entrance into the town of Nipigon at the west end of the Nipigon River Bridge.