Aubrey Falls Provincial Park

aubrey falls waterfall

This provincial park is home to Aubrey Falls, a stunning remote waterfall located in the Mississagi Valley along Hwy 129. It's what you would say, a complicated waterfall, meaning there are a many cascades rushing over the rugged Canadian Shield flowing into the Mississagi River below. As a non-operating park, there are no services but it has ample parking and privy facilities. The hiking trail is well-marked with signage including a Group of Seven interpretive panel. This is a non-operating park. There are no activities or facilities at this park.

Discover Geraldton Interpretive Centre

The centrepiece of a massive mine reclamation project, the Discover Geraldton Interpretive Centre (GIC) opened its doors in July 2000 to offer visitors a truly unique experience in Northwestern Ontario. Highlighting how the past and present meet in a fantastic interactive heritage display, the GIC attracts hundreds of tourists each year, providing a quick break from their travels down Highway 11.

Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda

Exterior of building

 

Thunder Bay's Tourist Pagoda can rightfully claim its place in history as Canada's oldest continuously operating tourist bureau. Dating back to 1909, the Pagoda has and continues to greet visitors for more than a century.

Terry Fox Monument & Tourist Information Centre

Monument of Terry Fox

 

A 9-foot high bronze statue, set on a 45-ton granite base with a foundation of local amethyst, commands a breath-taking view of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant. The statue was erected in memory of Terry Fox, the courageous runner who after losing his leg to cancer embarked on the 'Marathon of Hope', a cross-country run in support cancer research. The site is not far from the spot where Terry was forced to end his run at 5,342 km (3,339mi) after his cancer had returned. Cancer took Terry's life on June 28, 1981.

Horseshoe Beach

Pukaskwa Beach

Horseshoe Beach is in Pukaskwa National Park on the sandy shore of Lake Superior. A boardwalk from Hattie Cove Campground leads you to this secluded beach. Golden sand and glistening emerald waters greets you. It’s the ideal place for a picnic on some sun soaked driftwood or building a sand castle. The beach is surrounded by incredible and varied hiking opportunities that this National Park has to offer.

Hattie Cove Fire Walk

Hattie cove Pukaskwa

Hattie Cove Fire Walk is a 0.4 mile (0.7 km) trail within Pukaskwa National Park. Take a walk through the Hattie Cove Prescribed Fire area and learn about the role of fire in a boreal ecosystem. Roughly one hectare in size, see for yourself how quickly regeneration occurs in the forest.

Group of Seven (Interpretive Panel) - Pukaskwa National Park

Interpretive panel in Pukaskwa National Park

This Group of Seven interpretive installation honours the spot where A.Y. Jackson painted "Entrance to Pukaskwa Bay," in 1960. Sit and enjoy the view that inspired this incredible work of art. The Group of Seven was a group of Canadian landscape painters who were active from 1920 to 1933 The group's landscapes initiated the first major Canadian national art movement.

Soo Locks Visitor Center

Soo Locks Visitor Center

The Soo Locks Visitor Center is fittingly situated in the Upper Canal Park. The Park serves as an excellent place to watch passing boats going through the Locks at the observation platform. The Visitor Center is a great place to stop and ask for information on the Soo Locks, the surrounding area and everything it has to offer. A number of displays chronicle the construction of the Locks as well as thirty minute movie that details the history of this maritime marvel.

Group Of Seven (Interpretive Panel) - Nipigon Lookout Tower

Group of Seven interpretive panel in Nipigon

Once you’ve caught your breath after experiencing a thrilling 360-degree viewscape at the newly created Nipigon lookout tower, head back down the stairs to have a seat in front of the Moments of Algoma interpretive panel. Learn about the inspiration Frank Johnston took from the Nipigon River and listen to the audio available via the Moments of Algoma app to learn the secrets behind how he marketed himself as a painter.

While in town, head down to the marina area and enjoy a hike along the Nipigon River Recreational Trail access point nearby.  

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