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 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 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 […]
Bruce’s Crossing is located in Michigan’s Ontonagon’s County. Bruce’s Crossing sits at the junction of US Highway 45 and M-28 and is near Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Baraga State Forest Area. Bruce’s Crossing has a population of 979 and was founded in 1888. This area is most well known for being close to great parks and […]
Port Wing is located in Wisconsin’s Bayfield County. A scenic drive on Hwy 13 brings you to the little community, population 164, of Port Wing, one of the few commercial fishing villages still active on Lake Superior’s south shore. Art galleries and a museum offer a glimpse into the local culture and history of the […]
Paradise is located in Michigan’s Chippewa County on the northeast portion on the Upper Peninsula about 70 miles (112 km) northwest of the Mackinac Bridge and 60 miles (97 km) from Sault Ste Marie. It was founded in 1925 and is a gateway to the popular Tahquamenon Falls State Park as well as Whitefish Point […]
Superior is located in Wisconsin’s Douglas County. Superior sits at junction of U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 53 on the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin nestled on the western tip of Lake Superior. Superior has a population of 27, 242 and was founded in 1854. The proximity to the greatest of the great lakes […]
Wakefield is located in Michigan’s Gogebic County. Wakefield sits along the junction of U.S. Highway 28 and M-2. Wakefield is near Lake Gogebic State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Wakefield has a population of 1,699 and was founded in 1899. Some of the most popular things to do in Wakefield include renting kayaks, […]
Duluth is located in Minnesota’s Saint Louis County. Duluth sits along U.S. highway 61 and is near Chequamegon National Forest and is right on the westernmost tip of Lake Superior. Duluth has a population of 86,265 and was founded in 1857. Duluth is a palette of rich colors. You’ll discover deep plums and shimmering golds […]
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 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 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 […]