The 25 ft high Chippewa Falls can be seen from Highway 17, and is a popular rest stop. At the roadside park near the falls, there is a plaque that marks the halfway point of the Trans-Canada Highway. The plaque describes Dr. Perry E. Doolittle, who is considered “Father of the Trans-Canada Highway” and was said to be the first man in Canada to own a car. You can also see the same set of rapids that inspired A.Y Jackson’s sketch Stream Bed, Lake Superior Country, c.
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.
Towering 100 feet into the sky, the former cold war Lookout Tower now offers a commanding view of Fort Frances. Climbing its 115 stairs will reward you with a one-of-a-kind view of both Canada and the US divided by the Rainy River.
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 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.
Your gateway to Quetico, Atikokan is home to some of the best outdoors experiences in the north—12 months a year!
Richards Landing Municipal Marina is a full-service marina, open 7 days a week during boating season.
Beautiful beach on the western shores of Lake Ramsey.
Bell Park is a large municipal park in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, located on the western shore of Ramsey Lake. The park is named for William J. Bell, an early lumber baron in the city whose former Belrock mansion is also the site of the Art Gallery of Sudbury.
Located 45 minutes east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17, Ouimet Canyon features panoramic views of a 150-metre-wide gorge and sheer cliffs that drop 100 metres straight down to the canyon floor. A trail and boardwalk connect two lookout platforms with spectacular views of the canyon, along with the Indian Head. Arctic plants, usually found 1,000 km north, survive in the unique environment at the bottom of the canyon. The cost is by donation.