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 […]
Nipigon
Nipigon is located in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. Nipigon sits along Highway 11/17 and is 73.9 miles (119 km) east of Thunder Bay Ontario. Nipigon has a population of 1200 and was founded in 1908. The town is nestled in the breathtaking landscape of cliffs and red sibley rock surrounding the mighty Nipigon River. Located […]
Lake Helen RRIB
Lake Helen Red Rock Indian Band is located in Ontario’s Superior Country. The Lake Helen Reserve is approximately ¼ mile from the junction of Highway 11/17 just past the Nipigon River Bridge, nestled beside the pristine Mission Bay of Lake Helen. Lake Helen Red Rock Indian Band has a population of 302 with 288 band […]
Rossport
Rossport is located in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. Rossport is situated on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior, 116 mils (187 km) east of Thunder Bay on Hwy. 17. Rossport has a population of 65 and is known for being another town that has strong connections to the railway. Rossport can easily be missed, […]
Bessemer
Bessemer is located in Michigan’s Gogebic County. Bessemer sits along highway M-2 and has a population of 1,914 and was founded in 1884. This area is most well known for being referred to as “Big Snow Country” as some of the most popular things to do are downhill ski, cross country ski, snowmobile and snowshoe. […]
Two Harbors
Two Harbors is located in Minnesota’s Lake County. The community has a population of 3,745 and was established in 1888. Two Harbors is bustling harbor community with a wonderful blend of past and present. Witness the 1,000 foot ore boats arrive in Agate Bay from April to January, navigating into port to load with taconite […]
Ironwood
Ironwood is located in Michigan’s Gogebic County. Ironwood has a population of 5, 387 and was founded in 1889. This area is most well-known for being home to the “World’s tallest Native American” at 52 ft (15.8 m) which is a statue made of fiberglass of Hiawatha’s tribal leader. Some of the most popular things […]
Hurley
Hurley is located in Wisconsin’s Iron County. Hurley sits directly across from the Montreal River and sits at the junction of U.S. highway 77 and M-51. Hurley is near Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and sits on the border between Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Hurley has a population of 1547 Hurley made […]
Odanah
Odanah is located in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa is located on a 125,000 + acre reservation in Northern Wisconsin on the south shore of Lake Superior (known by the tribe as Gichi Gami) in Ashland and Iron Counties. The Ojibwe people have lived here since well […]
Ashland
Ashland is located in Wisconsin’s Ashland County. Ashland sits along the junction of U.S. Route 2 and Wisconsin Highway 13 along the south shore of Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. Ashland has a population of 8216 and was founded in 1887. This area is most well known for being a port into Lake Superior and its […]
