The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) was established in 1972 by the Province of Ontario and ten municipalities that are members of the organization. As a non-profit environmental group that operates on a watershed basis, NBMCA is committed to preserving, rehabilitating, developing, and managing sustainable natural resources. Whether you're interested in hiking, cycling, skiing, or paddling a historic canoe route, you can explore our natural heritage and participate in environmental festivals and special events.

2015 Campground of the Year! (Camping in Ontario). Multi-award winning campground, conveniently located just 1/4 mile from the Trans-Canada Highway; approximately 10 minutes to downtown Sault Ste. Marie attractions and train station. Basic and Deluxe tent sites, RV and Patio RV sites, Rustic and Deluxe Cabins. Big-rig friendly. Lots of unique amenities including self-serve RV wash, on-site RV weighing, self-serve dog wash and dog agility field.

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.

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.

Located on beautiful Kabinakagami Lake just 72 miles north by air from Wawa, Ontario. There are over 147 islands and over 30 sandy beaches located on this lake. Enjoy the wilderness and wildlife that surround the lodge in this remote setting. The lodge is accessible by iconic bushplane as you fly over the remote forests of the Canadian Shield. Pine Portage Lodge is a five-star wilderness lodge owned and operated by the Watson family for over 75 years.

Naturally Superior Adventures and Rock Island Lodge are located on a seven-acre peninsula of boreal forest, pre-Cambrian greenstone, and fine gravel beaches on Lake Superior. The site is adjacent to the Michipicoten River and was once the property of the Hudson Bay Company of Adventurers, Canada’s oldest business. Canada’s leading provider of sea kayak, canoe, voyageur canoe, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) trips, instruction and outfitting on Lake Superior since 1994. Specializing in non-motorized, silent sports, they are the Lake Superior Adventure Experts.

Lodge Eighty Eight is a premier wilderness lodge owned and operated by the MacLachlan Family for over 60 years. The original lodge and new cabins are handcrafted from logs harvested and milled on-site.

Situated on the southern shore of remote Esnagi Lake, and adjacent to the Chapleau Game Preserve, the area is perfect for nature-based activities be its world-class fishing, wildlife viewing, water sports, hiking or just relaxing in the rugged wilderness.

Take a step back in time and tour two of the oldest stone buildings in located northwest of Toronto: Ermatinger Old Stone House and the Clergue Blockhouse. The Ermatinger Old Stone House is restored to depict the domestic and professional life of Charles Oakes Ermatinger and other prominent residents and visitors of the House between 1808 and 1870. The Clergue Blockhouse was relocated to the Site in 1996 and served as the home of industrialist Francis Hector Clergue from 1894 - 1908.

The Sault Ste. Marie Canal, built in 1895, was the world’s longest lock, the first to operate using electricity and the last link in an all-Canadian navigational chain from the Atlantic to Lake Superior.

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is located in the historic waterfront hangar that was once home to the Ontario Provincial Air Service. Explore the centre and check out over 30 aircraft displays, two theatres, flight simulators, and interactive children's activities. Guided group tours are available on request.