Point Park

Point Park

Point Park is located on the shores of Rainy Lake in east Fort Frances on Highway 11. Enjoy hours of relaxation, recreation, fishing, swimming and sunbathing. Campsites are also available. Don't forget to have a rest at the Big Chair! There is a huge grassy area as well as as many play structures for the kids. 

Docking facilities are within one mile of the park at the Sorting Gap Marina. There are a number of stores nearby where you can purchase gas, ice and any other supplies that you may need.

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.

Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.

Sign inside the brewery

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.

Museum Ship Valley Camp

Museum Ship Valley Camp

Explore inside the 550 foot (170m) long Valley Camp Great Lakes Freighter. This unique Maritime Museum has over 100 exhibits inside its 20,000 square foot cargo hold. Some items exhibited are historical artifacts, paintings, recovered shipwreck items, and two lifeboats from the SS Edmund Fitzgerald wreck. Valley Camp was originally christened the S.S. Louis W. Hill in 1971 and was in service on the Great Lakes for almost 50 years. It was then purchased by Le Sault de Sainte Marie Historical Sites Inc during the city’s tri-centennial celebration in 1968.

Munising Tourist Park Campground

Munising Tourist Park Campground

Munising Tourist Park Campground is located in Munising on the shore of Lake Superior. The park offers 127 scenic campsites with full, partial and rustic tent sites. Amenities include 20/30/50 amp service, dump station, free WIFI, modern restrooms and showers. Close to Pictured Rocks and Grand Island Cruises.

Soo Locks Campground

Soo Locks Campground

Soo Locks Campground is situated along the beautiful St. Mary's River. The campground offers 100 sites just a short distance to the Soo Locks. This is a ideal camping site to watch freighter go by. Amenities include water and electrical hook-ups, pump-out station, restrooms, camp store and a game and recreation room.

Sea Lion

Sea Lion

On the shore of Lake Superior, at Perry Bay, on route to the Sleeping Giant Provincial Park you’ll find a stone Sea Lion. The 15 metres of sedimentary rock that juts out of the mainland has been shaped by the waves of the Lake Superior to offer the region an attraction like no other. This site is a must-see while hiking Tee Harbour or camping at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. 

Sleeping Giant

Sleeping Giant

The Sleeping Giant, one of Canada’s seven wonders calls Thunder Bay it’s home. The view of the rock formation from the city of Thunder Bay appears that the rocks are a giant taking a long over due slumber. Many legends and stories have formed surrounding the Giant over time. These stories not only offer great insight into the past of the region but can also help strengthen your connection to the indigenous history of the region.

Silver Falls Provincial Park

Silver Falls

If you want an adventure, then Silver Falls is your destination. Silver Falls is within Silver Falls Provincial Park, 35 km northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario. This pristine fall is a trek to get into, and out of, but it is the perfect destination for those that would like to do backcountry camping. The trail begins with a steep descending section with a rope to aid hikers.

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