Slate Islands Lighthouse & Provincial Park

Built in 1903, Slate Islands Lighthouse is located within Slate Island Provincial Park, approximately 7.5 mi (12 km) south of Terrace Bay.
Built in 1903, Slate Islands Lighthouse is located within Slate Island Provincial Park, approximately 7.5 mi (12 km) south of Terrace Bay.
Located 5.7 miles (9.3 km) from Rossport, Battle Island Lighthouse was established to guide boats coming in from Lake Superior through Simpson Channel, into Nipigon Bay. The original lighthouse, built in 1871, was replaced in 1911. The grounds are open to the public, but the tower is closed. It can be viewed by private boat, commercial charter, or by kayak/canoe.
Located on the eastern side of the Black Bay Peninsula, Porphyry Island is 24.8 miles (40km) east of Thunder Bay. Porphyry Island Lighthouse is only accessible by boat, the closest launching point is Silver Islet, a short drive past
From Highway 17, you’ll be routed onto highway 11 which will bring you 150 km west to the park’s entrance. Covering an area of 460,000 ha, showcasing ample beauty to be seen everywhere you look and memorable experiences to discover. Spend the remainder of your day exploring the rugged beauty the park has to offer, from majestic waterfalls to endless snowshoe trails, there’s endless adventure.
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Visitors to Fushimi Lake Provincial Park will find a clean, clear northern lake against the backdrop of a lush Boreal Forest. There is camping for everyone: RV sites, tent & trailer sites, or backcountry sites. The park is day use and overnight camping. Excellent swimming, wildlife viewing and hiking. Experienced hikers will enjoy the Fire Tower Trail (7 km return).
Nagagamisis Provincial Park is located on Hwy 631 north of Hornepayne, Ontario. Visitors will love this park for its secluded lake and great fishing for walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. There are hiking trails, a children's playground, a beautiful sandy beach, and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Equipment rentals, day use and overnight camping available.
This provincial park is home to Aubrey Falls, a stunning remote waterfall located in the Mississagi Valley along Hwy 129. It's what you would say, a complicated waterfall, meaning there are a many cascades rushing over the rugged Canadian Shield flowing into the Mississagi River below. As a non-operating park, there are no services but it has ample parking and privy facilities. The hiking trail is well-marked with signage including a Group of Seven interpretive panel. This is a non-operating park. There are no activities or facilities at this park.
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.
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.