LOCATION: THUNDER BAY, LAKE SUPERIOR

Provincial & National Parks

Provincial & National Parks

Home to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring protected parks, like Quetico, Woodland Caribou Park, Wabikimi, Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area and the mighty Sleeping Giant, few places can boast the magnificent scenery and unspoiled wilderness on offer in Northwest Ontario. Hike, kayak, cycle or camp – however you choose to experience Ontario’s beautiful Parks, one thing you can always count on is an adventure you’ll never forget.

PARKS

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Aaron

Conveniently located off the Trans-Canada Highway, this park is the perfect stopping point for cross-country explorers. The two sandy beaches and clear, shallow waters of Thunder Lake make Aaron ideal […]

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Blue Lake

Blue Lake is renowned for its crystal clear waters and long sandy beach, and is an outstanding destination for all types of water activities. It features the 25 metre high […]

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Caliper Lake

This area, regulated as a recreation class provincial park in 1960, occupies 147 hectares on the northeast shore of Caliper Lake. Dominated by clayey sand tills, the park contains representative […]

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Fushimi Lake

A clean, clear northern lake, surrounded by lush boreal forest. The lakeside is a great camping opportunity for everyone; RV, tent or trailer sites, or backcountry sites on your own […]

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Kakabeka Falls Campground

Known as Niagara of the North, Kakabeka Falls drops 40 metres over rock cliffs and some of the oldest fossils in the world. Check out the view from platforms and […]

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MacLeod

Named after an abandoned gold mine, this park is located on a peninsula in Kenogamisis Lake. The lake offers excellent swimming, as well as spectacular walleye and pike fishing in […]

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Nagagamisis

Anglers return year after year to this large secluded lake north of Hornepayne. They are drawn by the excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike and yellow perch, facilitated by a […]

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Neys Provincial Park

Immortalized on canvas by The Group of Seven, this remote and rugged peninsula promises silhouettes of rocky islands polished smooth by icy blue waters. Only the hardy survive here, including […]

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Ojibway

Tranquil and wild, this retreat on Little Vermillion Lake offers a sandy beach and great swimming, as well as fantastic fishing for Smallmouth Bass. The park’s lakes also link to […]

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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 connects two lookout platforms […]

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LOCATION: QUETICO PROVINCIAL PARK

Pakwash

Secluded and serene, this northern park guarantees a sandy beach and shallow, warm waters ideal for swimming, fishing and canoeing. Pakwash is the gateway for many northern canoe routes, and […]

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Pancake Bay Provincial Park

Pancake Bay is a large Provincial Park located on a south facing protected bay of Lake Superior. The wide 3.2 km long sand beach is crisp, clean, and rarely crowded. […]

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Pukaskwa National Park

Pukaskwa National Park’s exceptional beauty is revealed in its vistas of Lake Superior and in the rugged, ancient landscape of the Canadian Shield and northern forest. The spirit of the […]

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Quetico

Spirit of Quetico offers Guided Canoe Trips in Quetico Park. Specialists in Smallmouth Bass and huge Northern Pike! Or come for a breath-taking eco-tour of Canadian wildlife and forestry preserve. […]

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Rainbow Falls

View the cascading waters as they plunge over the rock ledges of Rainbow Falls on their way to Lake Superior. Hike the trails which lead to the panoramic views of […]

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Rushing River

This is a favourite family camping destination offering beaches, playgrounds, interpretive programs, hiking trails and endless opportunities for exploring. Its namesake, Rushing River, cascades over rock gouged by glaciers in […]

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Sandbar Lake

Sandbar features a beautiful sandy beach with a gently sloping swimming area that’s great for the kids. The surrounding transitional forest features boreal plants and animals, as well as those […]

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Silver Falls

Silver Falls Trail is one of the classic hiking trails in the Thunder Bay area and is maintained by the Thunder Bay Hiking Association. The trail follows the Kaministiquia (Kam) […]

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Sioux Narrows

Located on the shores of Lake of the Woods, this park offers recreation opportunities for the lake lover – boating, swimming, sailing and canoeing. It is also internationally renowned for […]

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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

On the southern tip of this rugged peninsula near Thunder Bay lies the legendary Sleeping Giant. Venture deep into its boreal forests to experience the backcountry, or follow its rugged […]

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Wabakimi

A world-class wilderness canoeing destination, including over 2,000 km of lake and river routes and some excellent whitewater. The park features a pristine wilderness with opportunities for wildlife viewing as […]

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White Lake

White Lake, a 6,500 hectare lake, is one of the largest lakes on the Lake Superior Circle Route. It features excellent fishing for walleye and northern pike, and is also […]

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Woodland Caribou

This wilderness park is a paddler’s paradise offering almost 2,000 km of maintained canoe routes. It also features excellent fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout and areas with Smallmouth […]

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