Cascade Falls is at the end of the Palisades trail, standing 132 feet high. This impressive waterfall can be viewed from Highway 11 and a short trail allows you to get a closer look. It is a highlight for visitors during every season. For those that hike the challenging 7 km Palisades Hiking Trail the Cascade Falls will offer a highlight and memory of your journey. Cascade Falls is a climbing highlight for ice climbers; the water can freeze up to 33 feet thick. Cascade Falls is a beautiful site anytime of the year.

Easily accessible and close to restaurants and amenities, Spruce Beach has a sandy shoreline where you'll want to toss off your shoes and feel the warm sand between your toes. It has a supervised swim area, sandy bottom with clear water, playground, picnic areas, washroom facilities, and parking.

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.