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Northern Ontario is big.

Towering old growth forest, lush wetlands, world renowned coastal vistas, thundering white water and cascading falls, landscapes beyond compare, that's Northern Ontario. White tail deer, bald and golden eagles, lake trout and brook trout, moose and bear and all manner of wildlife can be found in our fabulous out doors, that's Northern Ontario. Four seasons of changing landscapes and colours to inspire the poet and painter, that's Northern Ontario. Fabulous five star restaurants and accommodations, interesting and unique boutiques, unrivalled attractions and festivals, casinos, horse tracks, hockey and more, that's Northern Ontario.

What is Northern Ontario like? Like no place else. So come to Northern Ontario and experience the bigness of life.



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Visit the Aguasabon Gorge

The Aguasabon Gorge and Falls are located one km west of the Tourist Information Center in Terrace Bay. From Highway 17, follow the signs to a parking lot at the falls. From the parking lot there is a boardwalk out to a viewing platform overlooking the gorge and the spectacular 100 foot falls that are flowing into the gorge from the left.    

Aguasabon Gorge near Terrace Bay on Lake Superior

The river follows fractures in the bedrock, which are approximately 2.6...

 
Sleeping Giant Writers Festival

The Sleeping Giant Writers Festival is taking place from August 27, 2010 to August 29, 2010 at the Prince Arthuer Waterfront Inn & Suites and Fort William Historical Park.

Northern Ontario's own literary festival, bringing award winning authors to Thunder Bay to lead workshops on everything from Poetry to Novels to History. There's something for beginners and advanced writers, for those with just an idea or those with a complete first draft.

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Driving Our Son to Lakehead University

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Our son was accepted into Lakehead University and decided to go to LU over other universities because of all the good things people had to say about the university and the City of Thunder Bay. As parents we were excited about the opportunity ahead for our son but at the same time we were sad to see him leave and be so far away from home for such a long period of time.   

To help with the transition in our lives, as a family we...

 
Railfan The Scenic North Shore of Lake Superior

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Come up to the North of Superior Tourism Region on a 7 day railfan adventure and take some breathtaking scenic photos like the ones seen here of the Canadian Pacific Railway as it makes its along the rugged shores of Lake Superior. The scenic north shore of superior has been featured by Railfan and Railroad Magazine in their November 2008 Issue and by Rail Innovations in their Superior Railroading 2 disk DVD collection which includes “CP Rail North of Superior”...

 
Lake Superior Circle Tour

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The distinct 1,300-mile circle tour by highway around the world’s largest and most famous freshwater lake will absolutely amaze your senses. Lake Superior’s changing moods and awesome power will thrill and fascinate you.  

Simply enjoy the natural beauty of the water with its 2726 miles of shoreline, cliffs and beaches. In some places you can’t even see to the other side, Lake Superior is very large much like a huge crystal clean inland sea.

For the avid snowmobiler, the Lake Superior Circle tour is the...

 
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FEATURE

The Aguasabon Gorge and Falls are located one km west of the Tourist Information Center in Terrace Bay. From Highway 17, follow the signs to a parking lot at the falls. From the parking lot there is a boardwalk out to a viewing platform overlooking the...

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VACATION IDEAS

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Fish in some of the most remote and pristine lakes in Northern Ontario without having to put your foot to the peddle! Seriously no jokes no gimmicks you to can go on the once in a lifetime fishing experience without having to worry about the stress...

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Learn about the history of the north and step back in time and travel by dogsled on this truly northern experience. 

Go dog sledding in the great white north on a two day one night adventure at Norwest Sled Dog Adventure. During your overnight adventure you will...

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The Ultimate Family Camping Vacation

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Go on the ultimate family bonding adventure. Take the family on the camping trip of a lifetime to the North Shore of Lake Superior.

This unsurpassed family camping adventure includes camping/visiting 7 unique and breathtaking national and provincial parks including Pukaskwa National...

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Romantic Getaway to the North Shore of Superior

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Share the scenic beauty of the North Shore of Superior with your special someone. Take the trip from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay and enjoy all the beauty that the North Shore has to offer.

Stop in Marathon for...

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Go fishing in Northern Ontario! One of Canada’s premier fishing destinations! Catch some northern pike, salmon, walleye, bass and speckled trout in the abundent and beautiful lakes, rivers and streams found in Northern Ontario.

 

Start your Northern Ontario Fish and Fry adventure at DNR Sporting...

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ITINERARIES TO GO

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Come up to the North of Superior Tourism Region on a 7 day railfan adventure and take some breathtaking scenic photos like the ones seen here of the Canadian Pacific Railway as it makes its along the rugged shores of Lake Superior. The scenic...

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Go on the most scenic 7 day golfing adventure in Ontario. Whether planning a guys, girls or coupples golfing adventure this itinerary is for you. Shoot a round at 6 unique, scenic and hidden Northern Ontario Gem's that will keep you coming back for more. So don't delay start your 7 day...

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Play in the Extreme Monument

If you are planning a trip in the North of Superior Region, make sure to pay a visit to the community of Manitouwadge.  On the shores of Manitouwadge Lake, Manitouwadge offers many year round recreational opportunities with a beautiful rugged landscape and...

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The distinct 1,300-mile circle tour by highway around the world’s largest and most famous freshwater lake will absolutely amaze your senses. Lake Superior’s changing moods and awesome power will thrill and fascinate you.  

Simply enjoy the natural beauty of the water with its 2726 miles of shoreline,...

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Each community in the Land of the Nipigon is distinct in its own special way. The towns of Dorion, Hurkett, Red Rock, Nipigon and the Red Rock Indian Band all have exciting and fun things to do that say, “Stay that extra night”. The Land of...

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TRAVEL ADVENTURES

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Our son was accepted into Lakehead University and decided to go to LU over other universities because of all the good things people had to say about the university and the City of Thunder Bay. As parents we were excited about the opportunity ahead for...

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As part of the 125th anniversary of the last spike in 1885 and subsequently Schreiber, Ontario’s 125th Anniversary and Schreiber’s Heritage Days Celebration, Canadian Pacific Railway had a special "Heritage Train" running across parts of its Canadian network during the summer of...

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We started out on a beautiful summer morning on our trip to Red Rock from Thunder Bay.

With the pre noon sun still making a warm glow on all that it touched we headed down highway 11/17. Upon nearing the cut off to...

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A Toddler, Teens and a Trail
 “On Track” for some New Year’s fun... by Karina Hunter

Every parent faces the challenge as their children grow, especially into the sometimes trying teen years, of wanting to give them the freedom and space to find themselves while staying involved in their lives....

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During the summer of 2009, I went to Mirror Lake. I think that whoever is reading this and likes to go to camp, this would be a great place to go. And the following paragraphs will tell you why.

My family and I did lots of fun things there and had...

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TESTIMONIALS

Thank you, thank you, and thank you for the Lake Superior Circle Tour Adventure Guide.  Thirty nine years ago, my husband and I, spent our honeymoon driving along Lake Superior from Duluth to Thunder Bay.  Once at Thunder Bay, we went West.  We had always talked about taking...

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While relaxing on the beach at Neys Provincial Park, I roll over grab my camera and take this shot of a CP train making its way along the coast of Lake Superior.

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The next day while sitting around the fire, I hear a train approaching in...

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Davis Glass, James Lalande - (North Bay,ON) Norm Deschaines (Oshawa,ON)
July 31st 2010 - August 6th 2010

The 3 of us as a group had never been to the North Shore of Lake Superior to chase trains, but being avid railfans, we came all the way from North Bay to see...

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Made my tour from June 28 through July 26 2010! We entered at the Soo dragging a camper and enjoyed the Provincial Parks around the way. Loved Sleeping Giant and my, isn't Superior warm this year!

Gloria- Bistol, Tennessee

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We have fished the Armstrong area since 1998, but we'd not hunted there before until 2009. On our first hunting trip we both saw numerous bear; the baited stand areas were well planned out, and very productive. Accommodations were comfortable, convenient, and next to outstanding Walleye fishing during the down...

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