Batchawana Bay Provinical Park

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A day-use park with a beautiful sandy beach, Batchawana Bay Provincial Park is an ideal spot for a family day at the beach. The drive along Hwy 17 North offers outstanding of Lake Superior and the rugged landscape. This park is open from mid-May to October for day use only.

Arctic Watershed 144 Rest Area

arctic watershed 144 rest stop gogama northeastern ontario
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Sudbury
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Travel up one of the most isolated highways in the province to visit this rest stop. Get your selfie next to the sign where on one side it says the water flows to the Atlantic Ocean, on the other to the Arctic. 

Agawa Bay Visitor/ Interpretive Centre

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Trans-Canada Hwy 17
Agawa Bay
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Located adjacent to the Agawa Bay Campground, the Visitor Centre highlights the “Power of Lake Superior” and the park’s cultural history, natural features and recreational opportunities. This facility also includes an information/reception area, washrooms, theatre/activity room and a gift shop.

Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout

Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout
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Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout is located 84 km (52 miles) south of Wawa. This is a gravel roadside pull off above Highway 17 that offers an unobstructed view of Lake Superior and Montreal Island. It's a great place to stop and stretch your legs along the Lake Superior Circle Tour. A couple of welcoming benches are perfectly situated for soaking in this incredible view.

A.Y. Jackson Lookout

View of the AY Jackson Falls in autumn
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Sudbury
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Just a half-hour drive northwest on Highway 144 from Sudbury to Dowling, you'll reach the A.Y. Jackson Lookout. This popular spot, favored by photographers, offers an accessible trail leading to the breathtaking High Falls. Cascading 55 meters in a single graceful cascade into the Sudbury basin, the falls provide a stunning sight. 

Kennebec Falls and Serpent River Park

Kennebec Falls
Hwy 17
North Shore
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A breathtaking view of the falls can be seen from Highway 17 as you cross the bridge that spans the Serpent River.  A beautiful site during any season, it is sure to catch the attention of travellers. The park gives visitors a chance to stop and rest on their journey and to enjoy the naturally beautiful area.  Plenty of parking is available as well as restrooms and picnic tables.

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