Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse

bruce bay cottages
82 French Island Rd PO Box 58
Bruce Mines
ON
P0R 1C0

Located only 45 minutes from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and the International Bridge (accessible by car). Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse is an escape to nature on two private islands located in the North Channel of Lake Huron. Enjoy the outdoors, explore our islands, fish or just relax. Eight seasonal fully equipped housekeeping cottages with open rafters and wood heat are located on the 22 acre French Island.

Blaq Bear Tours

fall colours
244 Young Street
Goulais River
ON
P0S 1E0

Blaq Bear Tours shares their local knowledge for your next hiking adventure in Algoma Country. Explore the landscape, trails, history, culture and food that make up the Algoma region. Types of tours offered:

Culinary and Heritage Tours: be introduced to the food that has been inspired by the landscape, history and culture of the area.

Heritage Tours: tour heritage districts walking the downtown streets of Sault Ste. Marie, discovering bits of history and culture found in and around town.

Art Gallery of Sudbury

Art Gallery of Sudbury exterior
251 John St
Sudbury
ON
P3E 1P9

Housed in a turn of the century mansion, the former residence of lumber baron William Joseph Bell, the gallery has a unique architectural appeal. Local history and contemporary works of art come together in the lush surroundings of the Gallery grounds. Exciting exhibitions, lecture series, art classes and special events make the gallery a gathering place for the local community.

 

The Hoito

Motorcycle Parked at the Historic Hoito Pancake House in Thunder Bay Ontario
314 Bay Street
Thunder Bay
Ontario
P7A 1S1

The Hoito Restaurant is well known in Thunder Bay and far beyond. Serving Finnish specialties and great breakfasts and more since 1918, people have come to know the comfortable atmosphere. We are currently serving our customers every Wednesday and Saturday at our satellite location at the Thunder Bay Country Market. Starting as a cooperative dining hall, the Hoito is once again managed by a cooperative - The Finlandia Co-operative of Thunder Bay Inc.

Agawa Rock Pictographs

Pictographs
Algoma District
Ontario

Agawa Rock is one of the most famous pictograph sites in Canada, found within Lake Superior Provincial Park. The area is also one of the most-visited Indigenous archaeological sites in Canada. The majority of paintings from the Agawa site are said to date from the 17th and 18th centuries. Pictographs are messages from the past. This is a sacred site where generations of Ojibwe have come to record dreams, visions, and events. Agawa Rock is a sacred site. Please respect and preserve the pictographs. Do not touch the paintings.

The Loonie Monument

The Big Loonie
3159 ON-17B
Echo Bay
Ontario
P0S 1C0

The Township of Macdonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional is home to the Loon Dollar Monument. The monument is located on Highway 17B in the Village of Echo Bay. The structure was constructed and dedicated in 1992 to Mr. Robert R. Carmichael, the artist responsible for the creation of the Loon Dollar design who was a resident of the Township. 

White River Tourist Information Centre

white river information centre building
555 Elgin St
White River
Ontario
P0M 3G0

Welcome to White River, a progressive and vibrant community located midway between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. Set amongst a stunning landscape of lush boreal forest, and abundant freshwater lakes and rivers, White River boasts rugged beauty and a hearty climate, where wildlife and adventure abound.

Perhaps best known as the birthplace of "Winnie-the-Pooh", White River holds an annual festival commemorating the bear cub who became the inspiration of author A.A. Milne. Learn the true story of the real Winnie.

Spirit Rock Conservation Area

Spirit Rock
Wiarton
Ontario
N0H 2T0

Spirit Rock Conservation Area draws people from afar for its local history, legends and remarkable view of Colpoy's Bay. Encompassing 87 hectares, the site features the historical "Corran" the home of Alexander McNeill, a Federal member of Parliament from 1881-1901. The Corran was a 17 room mansion lavished with oriental carvings, ancient weapons, tapestries and book-lined walls. As known as the McNeill Estate, there are many things to see: an impressive view from the top of the Niagara Escarpment, a spiral staircase to the water's edge, and access to the Bruce Trail.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park

Parc Samuel de Champlain Park
6905 Highway 17
Mattawa
Ontario
P0H 1V0

Discover this park named for the early French explorer who first travelled through this area in the early 1600's. Set up camp in one of over 200 sites, and spend your days discovering the areas rich history at the park's Voyageur Museum.

Nancy Island Historic Site

Nancy Island
119 Mosley St,
Wasaga Beach
Ontario
L9Z 2X1

The museum displays the original hull of the schooner HMS Nancy, which was sunk by the British Commander in the Nottawasaga River in 1814 to avoid a superior American force. It also houses a replica of an early lighthouse. 

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