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!

Keewatin Beach

Keewatin Beach on the shores of Lake of the Woods in Kenora.

Keewatin Beach is located on the shores of Lake of the Woods off Beach Road in Kenora (Keewatin). It's easy to find, just turn off Highway 17 west onto Main Street, then right (west) onto Beach Road. There is a nice small sand beach, washrooms, play structure, dock to jump off of, and picnic shelter. 

The Haven Hostel

guests outside of Haven Hostel Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay's first downtown hostel, only two blocks from the waterfront and in the middle of the city's best culinary scene! The Haven Hostel has private and shared rooms with shared kitchen.

Pancake Bay Provincial Park

Sandy beach front looking out at Lake Superior

This park offers a camping experience fit for everyone with large RV sites, car camping, and yurts with over 3 km of sandy beach and clear clear blue water.

Atikokan

White Otter Castle model in Atikokan

Your gateway to Quetico, Atikokan is home to some of the best outdoors experiences in the north—12 months a year!

Sea Lion Trail

Sea Lion Trail Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

The round-trip hike from the South Kabeyun Trailhead parking lot, to the end of the Sea Lion Trail, and back is 2.4km and takes roughly an hour to complete. This trail has somewhat difficult access over an outcrop, passes a pebble beach on Perry Bay, and concludes at a diabase rock arch on Lake Superior. Interpretive panels are a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating geology of this unique formation.

Chips 'R' Us

Chips R Us Atikokan

The perfect place for a quick bite when cruising Highway 11 is just north of the highway, in downtown Atikokan. Chips ‘R’ Us is open for business from mid-May to mid-October, Monday to Friday 11:30 am – 5:30 pm.

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