Mattawa Travel Information Centre
Open: Summer 9 a.m. - 4 p.m./off season M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Open: Summer 9 a.m. - 4 p.m./off season M-F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Located on Hwy 11 East, the Welcome Centre is the place to visit to plan your stay. It is opened all year long from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the summer, it is opened from Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our team will be happy to provide all relevant information to your stay regarding the many activities and services provided in our community as well as our region.
There are many stories of how the Town of Spanish earned its name. Some say that Spanish got its name from all the Spaniards who worked on the railway while others say Spanish got its name because some Spaniards had camped at the mouth of the river. No matter where Spanish got its name, it’s still the charming little town that approximately 700 people have come to call home.
The Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, residents, and community groups working together to ensure a healthy economic and socio-economic base to benefit the entire community.
The Chamber is representative of tourism interests and organizations from its entire area. We are proud that Temagami has so much to offer!
The trailhead is located across Highway 17 from the Pancake Bay campground. The trail is 6 km out and back through lush forest to a set of stairs and up to the Edmund Fitzgerald Lake Superior Lookout. Two platforms offer views of Lake Superior and Pancake Bay. It overlooks where the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in 1975.
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 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.
While in Schreiber, look no further than Breeze Bakery to satiate your sweet tooth and caffeine cravings. Creative and innovative drink concoctions, daily fresh baked pastries, snacks and meals will be sure to delight you. Why not pair your java with the waffle of the day – they have a fun new flavor every day! It’s the ideal place to stop to a add a bit of whimsy to your trip.
Located in Thunder Bay and named after the well-known natural wonder, the Sleeping Giant Brewing Company offers a selection of beers that will delight novice and sophisticated drinkers alike. The brewery is just a few minutes from Canada Malting Co., meaning both the water and malt are sourced locally. The taproom offers the perfect combination of an industrial and rustic atmosphere that is both impressive and welcoming.