Schroeder
Schroeder is located in Minnesota’s Cook County. This small community was named for John Schroeder, a lumber baron, who in 1895, started the Schroeder Lumber Company near the Cross River. It was once one of the largest lumber retailers in the United States! The nearby camp had a reputation for good living conditions, fair wages, […]
Manitouwadge
Manitouwadge is located in Ontario’s Superior Country on Highway 614, 31 miles (50 kms) off of Highway 17. It has a population of 1,937 was incorporated in 1975. Encompassed by the magnificent boreal forest and surrounding lakes, this community offers a wide range of outdoor adventure opportunities. Hike the well maintained Perry Lake Trail, paddle […]
Tofte
Tofte is located in Minnesota’s Cook County. It is a lovely harbor community of 226 and is nestled on the beautiful and rugged shore of Lake Superior on a rocky outcropping called Bluefin Bay along Highway 61. John and Andrew Tofte and brother in law, Hans Engelson, first came to Lake Superior’s North shore in […]
White River
White River is located in Ontario’s Algoma Country region. White River sits along highway 17 and is near Obatanga Provincial Park. White River has a population of 645 and was established as of 1885. Originally referred to as Snowbank, White River was developed as a stopover work camp community for the Canadian Railroad. With the […]
Lutsen
Lutsen is located in Minnesota’s Cook County. It is nestled along one of the most scenic stretches of Lake Superior along Highway 61 in the heart of the Sawtooth Mountains. Lutsen has a population of 360 and was founded in the 1880s. Boasting cool, clear, fresh, pollen free air, this region attracts many visitors each […]
Grand Portage
Grand Portage is located in Minnesota’s Cook County along U.S. highway 61 on the north shore of Lake Superior. Grand Portage has a population of 718 and was founded in 1854. Grand Portage – the Great Rendezvous Place – is the perfect destination for year-round recreation and entertainment. Whatever your tastes, the abundance of natural […]
Kakabeka
Kakabeka is located in Ontario’s Superior Country within the township of Oliver Paipoonge. The village of Kakabeka’s name is derived from the nearby Kakabeka Falls waterfall just minutes away and 19.8 miles (32 km) west of Thunder Bay. Kakabeka Falls is the second tallest waterfall in Ontario and is often referred to as “the Niagara […]
Dryden
Dryden is located in Ontario’s Sunset Country region. Dryden sits along Highway 17 and is near Wabigoon Lake. Dryden has a population of 7,749 and was founded in 1985. This area is most well known for being an agricultural community and some of the most popular things to do are cross the Wabigoon suspension bridge, […]
Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay is located in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. Thunder Bay has a population of 110, 172 and was founded in 1970. Northern hospitality awaits you in Thunder Bay and its surrounding area. The history, the beauty and the cultural charm of this lakeside Northwest Ontario gem, beckons you to immerse yourself in a city […]
Shuniah
Shuniah is located in Ontario’s Superior Country and is Ontario’s Amethyst Country. From delicate lavender to rich midnight hues, the amethyst of northwestern Ontario is a treasure of purple. These semi-precious gemstones are found in quantity only here and in six other countries in the world, but no other place on earth produces amethyst of […]
Armstrong
Armstrong is located in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. Armstrong sits at the northern end of the Spruce River highway 527 which is north of highway 17, a beautiful 3 hour drive from Thunder Bay. Armstrong has a population of 193 and was founded in 1890. There is nothing north of Armstrong but forests and lakes, […]
Red Rock
Red Rock is located in Ontario’s Superior Country. The township of Red Rock is located (90 km) east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17 and (8 km) south on Hwy 628. The community has a population of 895 and was founded in the early 1920’s. Red Rock is a small scenic community overlooking Lake Superior’s […]
