Educate, entertain and enhance your knowledge at the Atikokan Public Library. With 70 years of service to the community we are here to inspire, educate and support you by providing services including digital resources, physical materials, programming and more.
Anishinaabe Wild Rice Experience is a family operated business that provides an authentic cultural hands-on activity for learners who want to experience harvesting and processing wild rice in a traditional and contemporary setting. The Friday Family can trace their harvesting of wild rice from Whitefish Lake several generations and want to share this traditional way of life of harvesting wild rice.
Easy, family-friendly pizzeria offering wood-oven pies in a casual space.
Spend the afternoon exploring the trails and learn the history of O'Hara Mill Homestead! This conservation area is home to over 100 acres of land and preserved history, with ten heritage buildings and seven trails roaming over babbling brooks and through old growth forests ready for you to explore.
Gear up for a trip to Kamaniskeg Lake, where history comes to life. Here you will learn the story of the legendary Mayflower, a ship that sank in these waters in November 1912.
Local's Tip: If scuba diving is a past time of yours, you can explore this lake via flippers to locate the sunken Mayflower at the bottom.
The Paterson House is the former home of the late Canadian Artist Robert (Bob) Paterson. Relax with the whole family in this lovely home, nestled amongst the trees. Located in Hawk Junction, just moments from beautiful Hawk Lake and 20 minutes from Wawa. Easy access to ATV/OFSC trail system and walking distance to a local restaurant. Unplug, unwind and enjoy the beauty and serenity of that Northern Ontario has to offer.
Canada’s national museum of military history is one of the world’s most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict. The Museum’s collections are among the finest military holdings in the world, including rare vehicles, artillery, uniforms, medals, personal memoirs and 14,000 works in the Beaverbrook Collection of War Art.
It’s a treasured part of our national heritage and a world-class destination for travelers. It was built for conflict, but flourished through hospitality. People today come from far and wide to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience its completely unique blend of nature, history and outdoor fun.
Standing tall at a height of 553.3 meters (1,815 ft 5in), this #greattower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Canada and a must-visit destination for thrill-seekers and tourists alike.