The Welcome Centre is a great place to learn what Burk's Falls has too offer. And it often has fresh-baked good for sale!
The Heritage River Walk is an easy 1.4-km walk that starts at the Centre and covered bridge, travels along the Magnetewan River and ends at the Burk's Falls Fairgrounds. You'll see a hydroelectric dam, wood sculptures, a waterfall, and options for side trails.
The La Vase Portage is a 14 km route through unspoiled areas with beaver dams and swamps. The three portages together constitute a key link between the Mattawa River flowing east to Lake Nipissing and the French River flowing west into Georgian Bay.
From Highway 17, you’ll be routed onto highway 11 which will bring you 150 km west to the park’s entrance. Covering an area of 460,000 ha, showcasing ample beauty to be seen everywhere you look and memorable experiences to discover. Spend the remainder of your day exploring the rugged beauty the park has to offer, from majestic waterfalls to endless snowshoe trails, there’s endless adventure.
An area treasured by locals, it is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located at 106th South Street, Thunder Bay, the island is conveniently located for locals and tourists. View the Sleeping Giant while exploring the paths and boardwalks and view and experience wildlife up close—the island is home to hundreds of migratory birds and a healthy deer population. Many visit the island solely to see the deer. Be sure to bring the camera along to capture your encounters!
Katherine Cove, located in Lake Superior Provincial Park, is a sheltered bay on the Big Lake. The turn-off to the rest area is well marked and visitors are greeted to ample parking, restroom facilities, a soft sandy beach, and interpretive signage.
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Deer Lake Mountain Trail just outside of Nipigon is an amazing 6.6 km loop and offers multiple lookouts to view a beautiful palette of fall colours. My favourite lookout is the John Ahl lookout and can be done as an up and back for a shorter hike. To get here, from Highway 11/17, turn down Hwy 585 right by the Petro Canada gas station and drive 3.4 km. There is clear signage and a trailhead sign on the left.
The Nipigon River Recreation Trail has a beautiful and short segment with an incredible view of Nipigon Bay and the township of Red Rock. It is a 2.6 km return trip and the hike starts at the Red Rock trailhead. To get here, from Highway 11/17 head south on Highway 628 towards Red Rock.
Schreiber Beach and the hike up to Picnic Table Lookout is the perfect “sea” to sky experience on the north shore of Lake Superior. Here you can get a with a close encounter to big water and an amazing view of incredible shoreline. To get to Schreiber Beach, turn off Highway 17 at Winnipeg Street in Schreiber. Turn right on Scotia Street and a left on Subway Street. Right after you travel under the bridge, turn right (you will see the signage) follow that road to the parking lot at Schreiber Beach.
Mink Mountain is an inspiring place with lots of options for hiking trails and incredible lookouts. It is the perfect place near the city to appreciate fall colours. One of the very first lookouts gives an amazing view of Lake Superior and you can even see Isle Royale! To get there from Thunder Bay drive south on Highway 61 and make a left turn on Sturgeon Bay Road.