The Calumet Historic District takes up much of the village of Calumet in Michigan’s Houghton County. The district is historically significant due to the area’s copper mining history. Copper was discovered here in 1864 and by 1870 was producing more than half of the country’s copper. The district includes the sites and properties that were […]
The Quincy Mine is located in Hancock in the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Houghton County. It mined copper and was founded in 1846 and operated until 1945. At the time, the Quincy number 2 shaft was the world’s longest shaft at 1.75 miles (2.8 km) long. In the years that it operated this mine produced […]
Katherine Cove is located in Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario’s Algoma Country. This is a sandy beach on the shore of Lake Superior. Picnic tables, benches and a restroom are available for visitors to utilize. The Cove and adjacent Lizard Islands offer swimmers warmer shallow waters to enjoy. A short yet demanding Coastal Trail […]
Batchawana Bay is located in Batchawana Bay Provincial Park approximately 31 miles (50kms) north of Sault Ste Marie in Ontario’s Algoma Country. This is a sandy beach on the shore of Lake Superior. This is a day use park and a perfect spot to stretch your legs and enjoy the expansive beach of this bay. […]
Harmony Beach is located in Goulais River, 26.7 miles (43kms) north of Sault Ste Marie in Ontario’s Algoma Country. This is a 2 mile (3.2kms) long sandy beach on the shore of Lake Superior. To access this beach turn down Harmony Beach Road off of Highway 17. A boat launch is located at the north […]
Pointe Des Chenes is located in Sault Ste Marie in Ontario’s Algoma Country. This is a sandy beach on the shore of Lake Superior where it meets the St. Mary’s River. The beach is part of the Lions Club Pointe Des Chenes Campground. There are restroom and change room facilities. This beach is the perfect […]
MacLeod Provincial Park Beach is located 4.9 miles (8kms) east of Geraldton in the Municipality of Greenstone in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. This is a sandy beach on the shore of Kenogamisis Lake. This pristine lake is perfect for a day of swimming or picnicking. The day use area of the park features picnic tables, […]
Poplar Park Beach is located in the Municipality of Greenstone 9 miles (14.8kms) east of Beardmore up Highway 580 in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. This is a beautiful sandy beach on the shore of Lake Nipigon at Poplar Lodge Park. Ideal for swimming, sun bathing and sand castles. Amenities available are comfort station, boat launch, […]
Chippewa Park Beach is located in Thunder Bay – Fort William First Nation in Ontario’s Superior Country. This is a sandy beach on the shore of Lake Superior. This is the perfect beach to visit after a day of fun at the park. The iconic “Sleeping Giant” can be seen from this family friendly beach. […]
Chippewa’s Sandy Beach is located at the southern end of the City of Thunder Bay on one of the roads to the Fort William First Nation in Ontario’s Superior Country. This is a sandy beach on the shore of Lake Superior. This beach is 1.4 miles (2.3kms) east of Chippewa Park. The park offers amusement […]
Wild Goose Beach is located in Shuniah in Ontario’s Superior Country. Turn down Wild Goose Bay Road off of scenic Lakeshore Drive. This is a sandy beach on the shore of Lake Superior. This immaculate sandy beach stretches about 400 feet (121.9 meters) along Lake Superior. Parking is available with a path that leads you […]
Kakabeka Falls Beach is located in Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, 19 miles (30.8 kms) west of Thunder Bay, in Ontario’s Superior Country. This is a sandy beach on the shore of the Kaministiquia River located upstream of the famed Kakabeka Falls. When the water levels are high, the river’s current can be particularly strong. The […]