Magic Falls - Kama Cliffs

Magic Falls

Magic Falls is located 25 km (15.5 miles) east of Nipigon along Highway 17. This is a little known waterfall tuck away in the forest not far from the highway. To find this waterfall, get to the Kama Cliffs trailhead and just a short distance west of the trail you will find a narrow path that leads you to it. If you listen closely you will be able to hear the sound of the rushing falls before the path starts. This is a great place to begin your hike up Kama Cliffs Trail.

Mazukama Falls

Mazukama Falls

A 3.1 km wilderness recreation loop trail leads to Mazukama Falls. It is a 25 metre waterfall and several smaller falls, cascading stream flowing off the red rocks of the Kama Cliffs, old growth cedar forest, massive fern covered boulders, talus slopes, spectacular lookout over Nipigon Bay of Lake Superior and beyond. Spectacular ice formations in winter.

High Falls on the Pigeon River

High Falls on the Pigeon River

High Falls on the Pigeon River is near one of Superior Countries gateways from Canada to the U.S. The falls are broken up into two sets of falls, High Falls and Middle Falls. Both are located in the Pigeon River Provincial Park that contains breathtaking hiking and walking trails that offer views of not only the falls but the river gorge as well. Take in the history of the area by visiting the metal sculptures surround the falls that tell the story of the region. Both falls feed water over the faces easterly toward Lake Superior.

Kakabeka Falls

Kakabeka Falls

Kakabeka Falls, known as the “Niagara of the North”, is the second largest waterfall in Ontario. 30 km (19 mi) west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, this dramatic fall is in Kakabeka Falls a part of the Oliver Paipoonge Municipality. Kakabeka Falls is a 130ft drop off along the Kaministiquia River. The gorge below reveals 1.6 million-year-old rocks and fossils.

Spruce Beach

2 motorcycles parked at spruce beach

Easily accessible and close to restaurants and amenities, Spruce Beach has a sandy shoreline where you'll want to toss off your shoes and feel the warm sand between your toes. It has a supervised swim area, sandy bottom with clear water, playground, picnic areas, washroom facilities, and parking.

Chippewa Falls

chippewa falls

The 25 ft high Chippewa Falls can be seen from Highway 17, and is a popular rest stop. At the roadside park near the falls, there is a plaque that marks the halfway point of the Trans-Canada Highway. The plaque describes Dr. Perry E. Doolittle, who is considered “Father of the Trans-Canada Highway” and was said to be the first man in Canada to own a car. You can also see the same set of rapids that inspired A.Y Jackson’s sketch Stream Bed, Lake Superior Country, c.

Harbour Loop - Boom Camp Interpretive Park Trails

Harbour Loop on Boom Camp Trails -  Blind River

This Coastal Woodland area is the easternmost section of the Boom Camp site. The focus of the interpretation on this trail loop is the significant timbering heritage and history of the area. The trail is 3.1 km, starting at the east pavilion and looping through forest area, extending all the way out to the shore of Lake Huron.

Norman Beach

Cool off at Norman Beach

Norman Beach in Kenora is bustling with activity. Besides the beautiful sandy beach, there is a playground, washrooms, and a picnic shelter. In the summer months, Hoopla Island, a gigantic inflatable playground island is situated at the beach. Take the wheelchair-friendly path to the Rotary Splash Park. Just up from the Splash Park is the Lake of the Woods Railway Museum and Dairy Queen. 

It's easy to spend a summer day at beautiful Norman Beach!

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