Bridgeview Lookout Tower
The Bridgeview Lookout Tower is located in Nipigon in Ontario’s Superior Country. This scenic lookout tower if found directly after the entrance into the town of Nipigon at the west end of the Nipigon River Bridge. This structure is 40 feet (12 m) tall and offers an all around view of Lake Helen, the Nipigon […]
Terrace Bay Lighthouse
Terrace Bay Lighthouse is located in Terrace Bay in Ontario’s Superior Country. This structure is a 50 foot (15.2 m) tall replica of the lighthouse on the Slate Islands Provincial Park. Visitors are able to go inside and climb the stairs to the top where there is an observation deck equipped with a coin operated […]
Mount McKay
Mount McKay is located south of Thunder Bay in Ontario’s Superior County on Fort William First Nations Reservation. Mount McKay or Anemki-wacheu as it’s known in Ojibwa is at a momentous height of 981 feet (299 m) above Lake Superior. On the lower plateau there is an observation walkway and viewing scope offering awe inspiring […]
Hillcrest Park
Hillcrest Park is located in Thunder Bay in Ontario’s Superior Country. This public park is situated in the north end of the city. The park is enjoyed by visitors mainly for the incredible scenic outlook offering views of the waterfront and the Sleeping Giant. The ample parking allows for enjoying the view without even leaving […]
Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout
Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout is located at Agawa Bay in Ontario’s Algoma Country, 52 miles (84 km) south of Wawa. This is a gravel roadside pull off above Highway 17 that offers an unobstructed view of Lake Superior and Montreal Island. This is a great place to stop and stretch your legs along the Lake […]
Alona Bay Scenic Lookout
Alona Bay Scenic Lookout is located near Batchawana Bay in Ontario’s Algoma Country. This wayside pull off is situated along the Trans Canada Highway right along Lake Superior. It’s a great spot to stop for a break along the Lake Superior Circle Tour to soak in the views of the lake. An interpretive panel offers […]
Barton Bay Wildlife Trail
Difficulty: Moderate Barton Bay Wildlife Trail is located in Greenstone’s Geraldton in Ontario’s Superior Country. This is a 2.4 mile (4 km) loop trail that takes hikers through a rehabilitated area, the Kenogamisis Golf Course’s back 9 and along the shores of Barton Bay on Kenogamisis Lake. A viewing platform on the shoreline provides an […]
Riverview Hiking-Viewing Platform
Difficulty: Moderate Riverview Hiking-Viewing Platform is located in Greenstone’s Longlac in Ontario’s Superior Country. This is a 1.2 mile (2 km) trail at the north east end of Riverview Campground. Elevated boardwalks allow hikers to walk through the wet forest without disturbing the unique ecosystem. Interpretive signs detail the unique plant and wildlife species along […]
Atikokan
Atikokan is located in Ontario’s Superior Country Region. It is situated approximately 124 miles (200 km) west of Thunder Bay and 26 miles (43 km) west of Quetico Provincial Park. Atikokan is enjoyed by a population of 2,753 people. It was established in 1954 though the town’s very first residents arrived in 1899 by canoe. Atikokan is known as […]
Red Chairs - Nipigon River Recreation Trail
Red Chairs – Nipigon River Recreation Trail is located near Red Rock in Ontario’s Superior Country. Beginning from the Nipigon River Recreation trailhead in Red Rock, the Parks Canada Red Chairs are just past the viewing platform at Lloyd’s Lookout, just over 1.6 miles (2.6 km) return. “The red chair experience is all about connecting […]
Red Chairs - Rossport Coastal Trail
Red Chairs – Rossport Coastal Trail are located in Rossport in Ontario’s Superior Country. The trailhead begins at the east end of Rossport Village at Wardrobe Park. The red chairs are about half way in to this 0.9 mile (1.5 km) point to point coastal trail. Sit down, relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of […]
Rainbow Falls Provincial Park, Whitesand Lake Campground
Rainbow Falls Provincial Park features two separate campgrounds conveniently located just off Highway 17 in Ontario’s Superior Country. The Whitesand Lake Campground is located 7 miles (11km) west of Schreiber. Three short hiking trails offer wide vistas of the park and surrounding area. Be sure to take the Rainbow Falls Trail, which leads to the […]
