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Thursday, 16 May 2013 15:35
Cruising the North Channel & Lake Superior Boating: List of Algoma Marinas
Surrounded by Lake Superior and Lake Huron, two of the mightiest freshwater lakes in the world, Algoma Country is home to world class boating. Algoma offers visitors outstanding water adventures for power-boats, yachtsmen, and sailors. Whether you want to cruise the Benjamin Islands in the North Channel, or discover Lake Superior's magnificent shoreline this list of Algoma Marinas will help you plan your next boating trip plus makes for a handy itinerary!
Spanish Marina
The perfect starting point to explore and photograph the scenic Benjamin Islands, Bear Drop Harbour and Aird Island Beaches. You can also enjoy hiking on the Shoreline Discovery trail that offers a beautiful view of the North Channel from the bluff that towers above the marina. Transportation is provided by the marina to dining and shopping. For docking and service information visit www.thenorthchannel.ca
Blind River Marina
This town is known as an outdoor hotspot. Experience the Huron Pines 18-hole Golf Course, tennis, or for those that love to hike, the Boom Town Interpretive Trail system loops through coastal woodland, coastal wetland and shoreline. Many restaurants and shopping nearby. Find more information at www.blindriver.ca
Thessalon Marina
After a pleasant day of cruising, this marina is a haven for boaters traversing the Channel east to west, or entering from the United States. The park-like setting is close to dining and shopping, while the captain's service house provides all the necessities from laundry to TV and hot showers. Bicycles are available to boaters. You can find docking information at www.townthessalon.ca
Bruce Mines
Conveniently located in the downtown core of Bruce Mines, it's easy for boaters to walk to dining, shopping and amenities. Attractions include: Bruce Mines Museum, Simpson Mine Shaft, Historic Mine Trail, and events. For docking information visit www.brucemines.ca
Hilton Beach Marina
Located on St. Joseph Island, Hilton Beach Marina is one of the Island's two ports. The Channel is home to several islands, bays, high rock walls and hidden coves making it a scenic boating destination. The village itself offers dining, shopping, festivals and events. Find docking information at www.hiltonbeach.com
Richards Landing
The second of St. Joseph Islands' marinas, Richards Landing is just a few steps from the town centre making it easy to reach services, dining and exploring its unique shops. Open May long weekend until the second weekend in September. More docking information at www.thenorthchannel.ca
Sault Ste. Marie
Roberta Bondar Marina is situated near the heart of Algoma's largest city, Sault Ste. Marie. Boaters will find full services at the boater facility as well as restaurants, shopping and entertainment within walking distance. Attractions include: Agawa Canyon Tour Train, Canadian Bushplane Museum, Ermatinger*Clergue National Historic Site and the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site. Just follow the Boardwalk! For docking information visit www.cityssm.on.ca
Wawa
If accessing Lake Superior east to west, boaters access from the historic Sault Ste. Marie Recreational Canal. Once through, sail up the beautiful, rugged shoreline of Lake Superior dotted with coves and bays to Wawa. For more information visit www.bucksmarina.com
Algoma's waterfront communities, whether small or large, offer sheltered docking facilities, amenities and adventure. Lake Huron alone has more than thirty thousand islands, while Lake Superior offers secluded coves, bays and inlets along its rugged coastline.
For more information about boating in Algoma and to order a FREE travel guide, visit the website www.algomacountry.com
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Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:49
Fishing Tackle and Bait Shops in Algoma – The Complete List
If you've got your next fishing trip booked in Algoma, I've compiled a list of fishing tackle and bait shops that you'll want to make sure you have plugged into your GPS. Whether you're looking to pick up live bait, replenish your tackle box, looking for quality hand-tied flies, or fishing guide services this list contains all the information you'll need. You can find more information about Algoma fishing trips at www.algomaregion.com
(If you need to buy your 2013 fishing license, buy it online at: Fishing Licenses - Ministry of Natural Resources Three reasons to buy online: quick, easy and safe!)
Click on any of these communities to find fishing tackle / bait shops. If I missed a shop, send me an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Blind River – Bruce Mines – Chapleau – Cutler – Desbarats – Echo Bay – Garden River – Goulais River – Havilland Bay – Hearst – Iron Bridge – St. Joseph Island – Sault Ste. Marie – Searchmont – Thessalon – Walford – Wawa – White River
BLIND RIVER
U Rentals & Service
250 Woodward Ave Blind River ON P0R 1B0
PH: 705 356 2767
BRUCE MINES
Jerry's Live Bait & Rock Shop
1672 Centre Line Road Bruce Mines ON P0R 1C0
PH: 705 785 3868
Rydal Bank Bait and Tackle
1689 Hwy 368 Bruce Mines ON P0R 1C0
PH: 705 785 3219
Lake Superior Bait
536 Centre Line Road Bruce Mines ON P0R 1C0
PH: 705 785-3993
CHAPLEAU
Pits Place Bait and Tackle
209 Martel Road Chapleau ON P0M 1K0
PH: 705 864 0541
Home Hardware
7 Birch Street Chapleau ON P0M 1K0
PH: 705 864 1030
CUTLER
Serpent River Trading Post, Gas & Convenience
479 Hwy 17 Cutler ON P0P 1B0
PH: 705 844 2500
DESBARATS
17E Trading Post Desbarats ON P0R 1E0
PH: 705 782 4359
ECHO BAY
Tru Bite Tackle & Snags
763 Lakeview Road Echo Bay ON
PH: 705 248 2258
GARDEN RIVER
Ben's Bait & Tackle
61 Wigwaus Street Garden River ON P6A 7B2
PH: 705 946 6334
GOULAIS RIVER
Goulais River Country Store
Hwy 17 N Goulais River ON P0S 1E0
PH: 705 649 3811
Timberland General Store
Hwy 17 N Goulais River ON P0S 1E0
PH: 705-649-3200
HAVILLAND BAY
Misty Mountain Fly Shop/Village Trading Post
5235 Hwy 17 N Havilland Bay ON P0S 1E0
PH: 705 649 5813
Largest fly fishing retailer in the North, quality hand-tied flies for local fisheries. Large supply of stock materials, fly catalogues, internet pattern resources. Fly tying instruction, catering all to disciplines of fly fishing.
HEARST
Typer's Live Bait
800 Front Street Hearst ON P0L 1N0
PH: 705-362-4828
IRON BRIDGE
The Bait Shop
17 Chiblow Lake Road Iron Bridge ON P0R 1H0
PH: 705-843-2132
ST. JOSEPH ISLAND
Kentvale Country General Store
721 K Line Road Jocelyn ON P0R 1J0
PH: 705 246 2002
SAULT STE. MARIE
Hi-Way Variety Store
883 Trunk Road Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 3T3
PH: 705 946-3737
The Trading Post
1332 Great Northern Road Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 5K7
PH: 705 759-4518
Joe's Sports & Surplus
40 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 1Y3
PH: 705-253-2361
Fishing and ice fishing supplies: tackle, rods and reels, apparel, ice huts.
Soo North Fly Shop
132 Gore Street East Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 1M1
PH: 705-575-7739
Canadian Tire Corporation
200 McNabb Street Sault Ste. Marie ON P6B 1Y4
PH: 705-949-0770
SEARCHMONT
Searchmont Trading Post
7 Whitman Dam Road Searchmont ON P0S 1J0
PH: 705 781-2427
THESSALON
Tunnel Lake Trading Post & Motel
6274 Hwy 129 Thessalon ON P0R 1L0
PH: 705-841-2508
Little Rapids General Store
4km North on HWY 129 Little Rapids ON
PH: 705 842-3717
WALFORD
Sure Catch Baits
11a Myhill Road Walford ON P0P 2E0
PH: 705 844-2803
WAWA
Beach Front Trading Post & Outfitters
14 Broadway Ave Wawa ON P0S 1K0
PH: 705-856-0770
Young's General Store
111 Mission Road Wawa ON P0S 1K0
PH: 705-856-2626
WHITE RIVER
Ed's Live Bait
324 Superior Street White River ON P0M 3G0
PH: 807-822-1281
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Wednesday, 27 October 2010 08:45
Every Bikers Bucket List Needs a Ride in Algoma
Long-time Ontario rider Chris Hughes of Bruce County had this to say after a ride on the Grand Algoma Tour:
Cruising around St. Joe's Island, up through the Soo to Wawa and then east to Chapleau and then down the 129 is a rider's dream. It’s not a race it’s a soul searching meander that tugs at the heart strings of why we live in the greatest place on earth. Stopping along the route to chat, reveals the heart and soul of this great region. Oh yah, the roads are super twisty, and bring a towel to wipe the grin off your face.
Every ride needs windy roads, great scenery and good food. Algoma Country has grip twisting roads, neck cranking scenery, and gas tank filling Northern Ontario hospitality. A must do for every rider.
Chris Hughes, Bruce County
Did you know that the Grand Algoma Tour is #1 on Ontario's Top Ten Rides for 2013?
Order a FREE Motorcycle Map and receive travel information for your next ride in algoma at www.ridealgoma.ca or phone 1-800-263-2546
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Monday, 14 February 2011 11:26
The North Channel is A Boater's Paradise
Here's a look at what boating in the North Channel of Lake Huron is really like:
While visiting the North Channel for a weekend getaway, I was stopped in my tracks, mesmerized by the stunning natural beauty of the rugged shorelines, the pure blue waters and the majestic bald eagle flying overhead. Everywhere I looked there were signs of the native culture and history of the area. The North Channel is truly a boater’s paradise!
- Kathy Edwards
Cruise the North Channel and visit the Benjamin Islands, a boater's paradise. For more information visit the Algoma website at www.algomacountry.com
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Monday, 19 September 2011 14:37
Wilderness by Rail: Four Algoma Train-in Lodges You'll Love
Travel through 22, 000 square miles of untouched recreational wilderness in the heart of Algoma when you book a train-in fishing trip with Algoma Central Railway. Made famous by Canada’s Group of Seven, passengers experience stunning vistas of natural forest, mountain lakes, streams and wildlife. For the avid fisherman, lodges along the line offer world class fishing and first class accommodations. Deep remote lakes, rivers and streams are home to lake trout, smallmouth bass, brook and rainbow trout, walleye, perch, whitefish and northern pike. With so many lodges, vacation packages and amenities to choose from, fishermen can easily book their dream fishing trip!
Totomenai Lodge
Located at Mile 165 on Whitefish and Manitowik Lakes, Totomenai Lodge invites fishermen to a complete Canadian wilderness experience. With 34 miles of lake, walleye, northern pike, lake and speckled trout, smallmouth bass, whitefish and perch can be found, making for a well rounded fishing trip. American, Modified American and Housekeeping plans are available with guests enjoying 16 ft outfitted boats, guide services, fish cleaning services and a recreation area with darts and pool table.
Camp Lochalsh / Loch Island Lodge
Situated in the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve, Camp Lochalsh / Loch Island Lodge overlooks Lake Wabatongushi at Mile 178. Walleye and northern pike are the primary species to fish; walleye average 1 ½ to 2 pounds, while northern pike average 4 to 5 pounds and up to over 20 pounds. Full American, Modified American and Housekeeping plans are available with guests enjoying 18 ft cedar boats equipped with motor and fuel, fish cleaning and packing services, cedar sauna, 8-person hot tub and recreation area with pool table and ping pong.
North to Adventure
With 50 years of arranging wilderness vacations, fishermen train-in to North to Adventure on Mile 195. Situated on remote Esnagi Lake, fishermen have the choice of two lodges, Mar Mac Lodge and Lodge Eighty-Eight, or one of two Deluxe Outposts. Walleye, northern pike, whitefish and perch are plentiful in Esnagi Lake with BIG fish trophies caught yearly. American and Deluxe Housekeeping plans are available with guests enjoying 18ft cedar boats with motor and fuel, guide services, fish cleaning, tuck shop and wireless internet.
Errington’s Wilderness Island Ltd
Rough It In Velvet when the train stops on Mile 206 at Errington’s Wilderness Island overlooking Lake Wabatongushi. Fishermen can fish for northern pike in the shallow bays, or fish for walleye in the rocky reefs, rivers and streams. American and Housekeeping plans are available with guests enjoying 18 ft cedar boats with motor and fuel, depth/fish finders, fish cleaning services, delicious dining, recreation room with pool table and nature library.
Explore our wilderness by rail when you book your dream fishing trip with Algoma. You will be welcomed with warm Northern hospitality, first class accommodations, amenities and world class fishing. For more information visit the website www.wildernessbyrail.ca
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