Woodland Caribou Provincial Park

Woodland Caribou PP canoe at sunrise

The Woodland Caribou Provincial Park boasts almost 2,000 km. of maintained canoe route on two major river systems - the Gammon and Bloodvein Rivers. This pristine wilderness park has one of the largest populations of woodland Caribou south of Hudson Bay. 

Mike and Jenny's Paddle Fit

mike and jennys paddle fit - long sault parkway

Take some time to really enjoy the sun and the water on the Long Sault Parkway. Stand up paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats are available for rent. 

Mille Roches Beach and Picnic Area

Mille Roches Beach and Picnic Area

Mille Roches Beach is the largest sand beach on the St. Lawrence corridor spanning a long arching bay. The beach features watersport rentals and an island themed snack bar.

Spread over two islands, the campgrounds of Mille Roches offer seclusion and tranquility set amidst a forest canopy of mature trees. Of 214 campsites, Mille Roches has the largest number of waterfront sites among the parks of the St. Lawrence, with 63 sites along its wooded shores.

Pimachiowin Aki UNESCO World Heritage Site

Pimachiowin Aki river

Pimachiowin Aki is the first and only 'mixed' cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage site in Canada. It is the largest protected area in the North American boreal shield. Located on either side of the Manitoba-Ontario border, within the site's boundaries are Manitoba's Atikaki Provincial Park, and Ontario's Woodland Caribou Provincial Park and Eagle-Snowshoe Conservation Reserve.The Bloodvein River, located in Woodland Caribou Provincial Park, is designated a world heritiage river and is part of the Pimachiowin Aki.

Pakwash Provincial Park

Pelican Pakwash Provincial Park

Pakwash Provincial Park is located 19 km north of Ear Falls, and is home to a 1.5 kilometer long sand beach, campgrounds, nature trails, aboriginal rock paintings and over 65 species of birds.

Bon Echo Provincial Park

Bon Echo Provincial Park

Bon Echo Provincial Park is home to the 100-metre-high Mazinaw Rock, featuring over 260 Indigenous pictographs. Explore the park's RV, car camping, backcountry, and roofed accommodations, beaches and great hiking trails from 1 km in length to 17 km in length. Interpretive boat tours are offered on Mazinaw Lake and over to Mazinaw Rock.

Silent Lake Provincial Park

Silent Lake Provincial Park

Silent Lake Provincial Park offers 19 km of hiking trails and 17 km of mountain biking trails, two sandy beaches, campsites as well as heated, four-season roofed accommodations (yurts & camp cabins), and more than 34 km of groomed winter cross-country ski trails.

Deep Roots Adventure

Dog and kayak Deep Roots Adventure

Deep Roots Adventure’s goal is to provide all the skills and tools needed for individuals, families, groups, and youth to become capable and confident in the wild. Our team is made up of experienced outdoor leaders, interpretive guides, fabulous accommodations and amazing local adventure partners. All of our workshops, trips and outfitting are based in Ontario’s Highlands – right at the gateway to adventure!

Government Docks

Government Docks Red Lake

Government Docks is located in downtown Red Lake, and includes a public boat launch and docks. It is also the site of the popular Red Lake Fall Classic, a fishing tournament held annually on Labour Day Weekend.

Wolf Lake

pristine Wolf Lake near Sudbury

Towering red pines, quartzite cliffs, and sparkling blue water dominate the landscape of Wolf Lake. Located in the southwestern area of the greater Temagami wilderness area and 50km northeast of Sudbury, Wolf Lake is surrounded by the world’s largest known contiguous ancient red pine forest. As part of the Chiniguchi Waterway, Wolf Lake is recognized for its popular backcountry canoe routes and recreational opportunities. The old-growth red pines found in this area are part of a critically endangered ecosystem that is estimated to remain on only 1.2% of its original range.

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