Palisade Head
Palisade Head is located near Silver Bay in Minnesota’s Cook County within Tettegouche State Park. You can find it at mile marker 57 on the scenic highway 61. This enormous rock formation rises over 300 feet (approximately 90 meters) above Lake Superior offering the optimal scenic lookout. There are several short paths that lead you […]
Bardon Peak Overlook
Bardon Peak Overlook is located in Duluth in Minnesota’s St. Louis County along the scenic Skyline Parkway. The picturesque Byway begins at the intersection with Becks Road and continues through dense forest before arriving at the first major overlook that is Bardon’s Peak. Here you will have a panoramic view of Duluth and St. Louis […]
Wayswaugoing Bay Overlook
Wayswaugoing Bay Overlook is located in Grand Portage in the northern reaches of Minnesota’s Cook County. It is easily accessible from highway 61 from a wayside parking area. The overlook is about 600 feet (183 m) above sea level and offers a breathtaking view for miles of rolling forest and out to Lake Superior beyond.
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 […]
