Oscar's Bay Beach

Oscar's Bay Beach

Oscar Bay Beach Park is located at the end of Frenchman’s Rock Rd off of Hwy 621 near Morson. It is typical of the beaches on the south end of Lake of the Woods - long, beautiful with a long stretch to deep water. The area trees are near the beach, almost as if there were palm trees. The beach certainly feels like you may be in the Caribbean! 

 

Sandy Point Beach

sandy point beach

Sandy Point Beach is a unique beach that can only be accessed by boat. It is located in the Bruce Channel on Red Lake, between Cochenour and McKenzie Island. You can watch the people ferry back and forth to the island!

 

It has a long sand bar that allows you to walk way out into the channel. It has two designated fire pits which are perfect for enjoying s'mores or a roasted hot dog. If you are boating in the area, please drive slow and watch for the sandbar.

Cochenour Beach

Cochenor Beach, Red Lake

Cochenour Beach is located in Cochenour (Red Lake) on the channel between McKenzie Island and Cochenour. It features a sandy beach for swimming and a public boat launch.
 

Scotty's Beach

Scotty's Beach, Lake of the Woods

Scotty's Beach is fun all summer! If you are looking for a quiet beach for yourself, this is not it! There are boaters, people with PWC, houseboaters. Scotty's on Lake of the Woods is all about having a good time hanging out with the people on the beach. 

 

It's approximately a 10-15 minutes boat ride to Scotty's Island. 

Umfreville Park

Umfreville Park Beach

Located at the end of the Umfreville Walking Trail is the Umfreville Historic Park. A secluded rest area off of  Highway 72, visitors can enjoy a sandy beach area and a beautiful view of Abram Lake. While there are a bit more pebbles than on the other beaches, it's great to put in your feet or have a dip on a hot summer's day.

The park is equipped with picnic tables and outhouses for the convenience of those who stop to take in the views. Umfreville Park is a favourite destination for cyclists.

Second Sandy Beach

second sandy beach in sioux lookout

Second Sandy is a popular beach on Pelican Lake. It's just minutes from the core of Sioux Lookout. The beach is easily accessible off of Highway 72 and there is lots of parking.

There are restrooms, garbage bins, and picnic areas available. The beach sand is soft and there are some shaded areas as well.

Sable Islands

Boat to the Sable Islands near Morson, Ontario

Looking out at nothing but water with your feet in powdery sand it's hard to believe you're above the 49th parallel. Dramatically different from the rest of Lake of the Woods, the Sable Islands (and the beaches there) are a fantastic place to explore.

The dunes are part of the Sable Islands Provincial Nature Reserve. Not to be confused with Sable Island National Park east of Nova Scotia. 

Turtle Portage

The Turtle Portage Marine Railway System

The Turtle Portage Marine Railway System allows boaters to cross from Sabaskong Bay on Lake of the Woods to Whitefish Bay on Lake of the Woods. If not for this shortcut, boaters wanting to go from Whitefish Bay to Sabaskong Bay would have to boat the long journey around the Aulneau Peninsula. That trip is over 145 km (90 miles)! The only reason The Aulneau peninsula is a peninsula is the narrow piece of land at Turtle Portage.

Vic and Dot's Camp

Ice fishing for lake trout at Vic & Dot's Camp on Whitefish Bay

Vic & Dot's Camp is family-owned and operated since it opened over 50 years ago. Robert, (grandson of Vic and Dot), and his wife, Rebecca look forward to welcoming you to this unique and diverse fishing camp.

 


Situated on the southern Whitefish Bay on Lake of the Woods, it is the perfect spot to fish for lake trout, northern pike, bass, and walleye. Whether you are looking for a trophy fish or a shore lunch you can find several species within minutes of camp.  

 

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