Group Of Seven (Interpretive Panel) - Chippewa Falls

Interpretive panel in Chippewa Falls

Stretch your legs at Chippewa Falls rest stop and see the same set of rapids that inspired A.Y Jackson’s sketch Stream Bed, Lake Superior Country, c. 1955, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Grab your camera and try a long exposure shot to see if you can freeze the fast-paced water with your own artistic flair.  

Elliot Lake Fire Tower

view of fall colours from fire tower lookout

A replica of a fire ranger's lookout station that provides a 360-degree, panoramic view. Observe the area's former mine sites that are now returned to their natural state, take in breathtaking scenery and a glimpse of Manitoulin Island on the North Channel of Lake Huron.

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.

Aguasabon Falls & Gorge

Aguasabon Falls

Aguasabon Falls is in Terrace Bay, off Highway 17. It is one of the entrances to the Casques Isles Hiking Trail. The area has an accessible boardwalk, picnic tables, RV friendly parking lot, and washrooms. Admire the 100 ft waterfall, as it cascades into the beautiful Aquasabon Gorge below.  It is here you will find a 2.6-billion-year-old rock face worth exploring. Aguasabon Falls is a stunning must see stop while traveling along the North Shore of Lake Superior, visiting Superior Country, or driving along the Lake Superior Circle Tour. 

Woodland Loop - Boom Camp Interpretive Park Trails

Woodland Loop - Boom Camp Interpretive Park Trails fall colours

The Woodland Loop is ideal for hiking or biking. Shoreline Geology is the primary focus with interpretive information on the unique geological formations that gave rise to early mining and logging activities in the region. The trail is 5.3 km long extending out from the east pavilion with two scenic lookout areas overlooking the wetland areas and Lake Huron.

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.

Lily Creek Boardwalk

lily creek boardwalk trail sudbury

A short (0.35 km) boardwalk and natural path loop for walking and biking, the Lily Creek Boardwalk is a great place to see the local birds and amphibians. Located next to the James Jerome Sports Complex.

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.

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.

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