You can find Mississagi Provincial Park in the Penokean Hills, within a 15-minute drive north from the city of Elliot Lake. The park is classified as a Natural Environment Park because of its significant, preserved natural features, such as its rolling hills, forests, lakes and streams. It was established in 1965 and consists of 4,900 hectares of pristine wilderness.

Minaki Yurt Adventures has been established since 1992 and has had visitors from all over North America and the world. Whatever your lifestyle, Minaki is the ideal place to enjoy a variety of exercise and enjoy the great outdoor playground of the boreal forest. With a 20 km trail system that begins right on site. Spend the day exploring by ski, bike or boat and spend the night in a cozy yurt. The main site offers a wood fired Sauna to help rejuvenate you and afterwards you can cook up a pizza in the wood fired pizza oven.

The Marathon Information Centre/Gchi-Waaswaaganing is fully staffed and operated from mid-May through to the end of September. The building is designed to reflect the communities in which it serves and highlights the vast history of the region. Local artisan works are displayed and available for purchase.

Trace the history of Tehkummah Township, one of Ontario's ghost towns, Michael's Bay, and the development of South Baymouth from a commercial fishing station to a tourist destination and ferry port. The museum complex includes one of the Island's pioneer one room schools.

The replica of Little Current South Lighthouse is located along the waterfront in Little Current on Water Street, roughly a kilometre east of Little Current Swing Bridge. From Highway 6 in Little Current, go north on Manitowaning Road, and then turn right on Water Street to reach the lighthouse. Grounds open, lighthouse closed.

There’s a reason Lake Superior has been referred to as an inland ocean and you’ll discover that for yourself when you visit this immensely beautiful Great Lake. Called gichigamiing or “The Big Lake” by the Anishinaabe people of the region and known for its furious storms, the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area will soon be recognized as one of the largest protected areas of fresh water in the world.

The Lake of the Woods Museum was established in 1964 and tells the stories of the people who have made Kenora and Lake of the Woods their home from the beginning of time to today.  The museum features artifacts and stories related to the history of Kenora, the Lake of the Woods, and our many surrounding communities.  From pre-history to the town’s wild west beginnings, the Lake of the Woods Museum is sure to entertain and educate.  

The Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre has recently acquired various display components to enhance the delivery of its mandate to become not only a Travel Services Centre, but a Tourism destination in itself. The Lake of the Woods Discovery is home to one of six Science North Northern Nature Trading Hubs and THINK Hubs across northern Ontario.

The Kenora Golf and Country Club is a challenging 18-hole golf course located on the shores of the Lake of the Woods. It has a full service clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant.