Completed in 1895, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal was once the world's longest lock, the first to operate using electricity and the last link in an all-Canadian navigational chain from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Superior. Today, visitors will enjoy this great spot for boat-watching, picnics and a variety of other activities. Let a Parks Canada interpreter introduce you to the canal’s fascinating history, rent a Fat Bike, or join them for tea at the Superintendent’s Residence.

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, Red Rock, ON is the Gateway to the Scenic Nipigon Bay. Come visit and enjoy the museum and gift shop in this state of the art facility. With a virtual underwater tour, and interactive animal and fish displays, this promises to be a unique visitor experience!

Visit our collection of Prince Township area antiques, tools and memorabilia.

Our objective of the Old Mill Heritage Centre is to gather, document, investigate and display historical facts, records and artifacts for the protection and pleasure of the valuable heritage. This is achieved by showcasing a pictorial history of Billings Township and Manitoulin Island, catering to both present and future generations. The Billings Museum Committee has the responsibility of managing both the Old Mill Heritage Centre and the Post Office Museum.

The Nipigon Historical Museum collects, protects, and displays artifacts representing a time period of before European contact to present day.  The Nipigon Historical Museum displays a number of artifacts that will help you to understand the rich history of the Town of Nipigon and its surrounding area.  A number of different displays showcase the history of Nipigon from the time of the fur trade to the development of the forest industry.  Each display offers an impressive amount of information through literature and artifacts such as the tools that were used, the product that was made, or p

The Net Shed Museum stands as a tribute to the determination and resilience of the pioneers who shaped this remote region, a legacy that continues to endure today.

Operating hours:

• Tuesday to Sunday: 12 pm to 4 pm
• Extended hours in July and August: open until 9 pm

The Sturgeon River House Museum, located on the west bank of the Sturgeon River, promotes and preserves the cultural and natural heritage of the Municipality of West Nipissing. The Museum presents the fur trade era from 1623 to 1879, and pioneer life in West Nipissing between 1878 and 1939, along with cultural contributions among groups in the region.

Located at the Manitouwadge Museum. Open seasonally.

Curated by the Manitouwadge Archival and Historical Society, the Manitouwadge Museum is a must see for historical buffs. The MAHS plays an important role in maintaining and archiving the community’s history and beginnings, which they caringly do for everyone to enjoy.

Named after an abandoned gold mine, this park is located on a peninsula in Kenogamisis Lake. The lake offers excellent swimming and walleye and pike fishing in its bays and marshes. Look up at the sky on a clear summer night and you may see the northern lights. Bird watch and view wildlife as the forest comes alive after a long, cold northern Ontario winter