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TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! - Tourism Timmins
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the great outdoors and more!

                     2019
TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! - Tourism Timmins
How to Get Here...................................... 3
Our Great Outdoors.................................. 6
Biking and Hiking Trails........................... 8
Canoe and Kayak Routes....................... 12
Golfing.................................................. 16
Provincial Parks and Campgrounds........ 20
Glamping.............................................. 21
Indigenous Experiences......................... 22
Outfitters.............................................. 24
Warm Up to Winter................................ 26
Snowmobiling........................................ 28
Competitive Events................................ 32
Urban Attractions and Events................. 34
Municipal Parks.....................................43
2019 Calendar of Events........................44
Northern Lights.....................................48
Star Gazing........................................... 49
Accommodations................................... 50
Shopping............................................... 52
Nightlife................................................ 52
Science Timmins................................... 53
Dining...................................................54
Vacation Packages................................ 56
Timmins and Area Map..........................64
Water Ski & Flyboard Stunt Show...........66
TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! - Tourism Timmins
Welcome to Ontario's best kept secret !
                  Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Welcome from Mayor George Pirie and Mattagami First Nation Chief Chad Boissoneau
                                      small mouth bass, rock bass,             While in the City, we invite
                                      perch, mud pout, whitefish and        you to discover our mining
                                      sturgeon.                             heritage through one of the
                                                                            guided or on a self-guided
                                         With year round recreational
                                                                            mining or heritage tour. While
                                      opportunities, your visit here will
                                                                            in the city, get up close and
                                      be a memorable one. Whether
                                                                            personal with the majestic
                                      you’re searching for hiking,
                                                                            Canadian Moose and many
                                      biking or ATVing, canoeing,
                                                                            other animals on a tour of the
                                      kayaking, wake boarding,
                                                                            Cedar Meadows Wildlife Park.
                                      golfing, cross country skiing,
                                                                            And if you are lucky, marvel
                                      snowshoeing, or downhill
                                                                            at the sight of dancing Aurora
                                      skiing adventures Timmins will
                                                                            Borealis or the prominent Milky
                                      surprise you with its unlimited
                                                                            Way as you look up, way up into
                                      outdoor adventure opportunities.
   Welcome to the City of                                                   our dark, clear skies.               scenic and accessible outdoors.
                                      With our predictable winters and
Timmins and to the Mattagami                                                   The City of Timmins is            Getting here is easy. You can
                                      endless network of snowmobile
First Nation Traditional Territory.   trails, some through the urban        a multi-cultural mosaic              either drive or fly directly to
We are Ontario’s premiere             centre providing access to            deeply rooted in European            the Timmins Victor M Power
four-season destination, a            our many hospitality services,        and Indigenous cultures and          Airport with service from Air
destination for the adventurous       Timmins has become a favorite         every year we celebrate the          Canada Jazz, Porter Airlines,
vacationers, families, and            destination for thousands of          best in culture, music, the          Air Creebec, Bearskin Airlines,
travelers from around the world       avid snowmobilers each year           arts, and sports. Whether            Wasaya Airways and Thunder
who are in search of unique,          in search of the world’s best         you are attending the Multi-         Airlines.
un-crowded and memorable              snowmobile destination.               Cultural Festival, lndigenous          Timmins, the great outdoors
experiences.                                                                Day, St-Jean Baptiste Day,           and more!
                                         Amid the untamed and
  No matter what time of year                                               Canada Day, Rock on the              We look forward to your visit.
                                      pristine wilderness that
you find yourself in the “City                                              River, the weekly Summer
                                      surrounds us, our cosmopolitan                                             Sincerely,
with a Heart of Gold”, you’ll be                                            Outdoor Concerts, the Fall Fair,
                                      flair offers something for even
fascinated by its beauty, history,                                          competing in the annual Great
                                      the most discriminating taste;
and small city charm. Here                                                  Canadian Kayak Challenge &
                                      a top-rated symphony
you will be greeted by friendly                                             Festival or the annual Eclipse
                                      orchestra, choirs, theater
people and great “Northern            groups, an ultra modern public        Financial Snowcross Pro-             Mayor George Pirie
Hospitality” that we are              library, Timmins Museum               Challenge, your visit here will      City of Timmins
renowned for.                         National Exhibition Centre            be memorable and rewarding.
   With hundreds of lakes and         and First Nation Pow Wows.            There are also several top rated
rivers on our doorstep, you will      Great shopping is available           fishing tournaments from the
enjoy the solitude you expect         and includes three shopping           Mattagami First Nation reserve,
from a fishing vacation. Our          malls, several big box stores,        a short drive from the city.
natural water reservoirs are          and quaint specialty boutiques          Come visit and enjoy our           Chief Chad Boissoneau
                                      located in our downtown core,         hospitality, our friendly people,    Mattagami First Nation
teeming with pickerel, northern
pike, trout, bass, speckled           some specializing in Indigenous       our attractions, our festivals and
trout, rainbow trout, lake trout,     crafts, souvenirs and art.            events and our natural, pristine

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Publisher:                             All information in this guide was deemed
    TOURISM TIMMINS                        accurate at the time of printing.
    220 Algonquin Blvd. East               All price references are subject to change.
    Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3               Should you decide to take a canoe trip
    705.360.2619 | 1.800.387.8466          based on information presented in this
    Fax: 705.360.2682                      database, it is essential that you purchase
    tourism@timmins.ca                     an approved Government of Ontario
                                           topographical map available from local
    tourismtimmins.com                     hunting and fishing tackle businesses.
    Managing Editor:                       You should also be familiar with basic
    Guy Lamarche                           compass and map reading skills. Users
                                           are also reminded that access routes and
    Manager Tourism                        trails are in a natural setting; therefore
    Events, City of Timmins                they may be altered by natural conditions
    705.360.2640                           and may contain dangerous sections.
    Guy.Lamarche@timmins.ca                Many of the canoe routes described in
                                           this database require advanced canoeing
    Editorial Contributors:                and survival skills. It is imperative novice
    Diane Armstrong, Karen Bachman,        canoeists and kayakers become trained
    Lorraine Cantin, Antoine Garwah,       to handle unexpected conditions due to
                                           bad weather or vessel upset.
    Guy Lamarche, Marnie Lapierre,
    Lacey Rigg                             The information is presented for general
                                           interest only and should not be considered
    Tourist Information:	                 as precise indicators of routes, locations
    Timmins Convention Bureau              or privately owned land.
    and Visitor Welcome Centre             Note: The MNR no longer maintains
    325 Second Avenue                      canoe routes in this area and existing
    Timmins, Ontario P4N 8A4               information may be out of date.
    705.360.2619 1.800.387.8466            Be environmentally friendly and recycle
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How to get here
                                                                                                                                           Hudson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Distance to Timmins from:
                                                                                                                                            Bay
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Buffalo.................848 km.... 526 mi
                                                                                                         Polar Bear
      Manitoba
                                                                                                       Provincial Park
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Detroit...............1,040 km.... 646 mi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Montreal...............916 km.... 569 mi
                                  Ospasquia                                                                                                                     James
                                  Provincial
                                    Park                                                                                                                         Bay                                                                                        Muskoka..............509 km.... 316 mi
                                                                                                    Winisk River
                                                                                                    Provincial Park                                                                                                                                         North Bay.............370 km.... 229 mi
                                                                                                  Ontario                                                                                                                                                   Ottawa.................730 km.... 453 mi
                                                    Cat Lake
               Woodland
               Provincial
                 Park
                                                   Fawcett Lake                                                                                                                                                                                             Rouyn-Noranda.....230 km.... 143 mi
                                                                        Wabakimi
                                      Lac Seul         Lake
                                                       Saint
                                                     Joseph
                                                                        Provincial
                                                                        Park                                                                                                                                                                                Sault Ste. Marie....512 km.... 318 mi
                                                                                                                                                                  Kesagami
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Quebec
                   Kenora
                                      Dryden
                                                                                        Lake
                                                                                       Nipigon
                                                                                                                                                                  Prov. Park
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sudbury...............290 km.... 180 mi
 Lake of
the Woods                                                                                                             11
                                            17
                                                                                                                                                         Kapuskasing                                                                                        Thunder Bay.........770 km.... 477 mi
                        Fort
                        Frances

                                                                                                                                     Timmins                                                                                                                Toronto.................680 km.... 422 mi
                                                                                                                                                                               Iroquois
                                      Atikokan
                                                                    Thunder                                                                                                    Falls
            International               Quetico Provincial
                                                               11     Bay                                                                                                               388 Rouyn-
                    Falls                     Park                                                                                                                                          Noranda Val
                                                                                Sleeping Giant                             17                                                   11                  d’Or
                                                                                Prov. Park        Pukaskwa
                                                                                                 National Park                       Missinaibi Lake
                                                                                                                                                         101                         66      117
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Val d’Or................344 km.... 214 mi
                                                                                     Lake Superior                              Wawa Prov. Park                                                101
                                 53                                                                                                                                  Temiskaming
                                                   61                                                     Lake Superieur                                                  Shores
                                                                                                              Prov. Park
                                                                                                                                                               Lady Evelyn
                                                                                                                                                               Smoothwater
                                                                                                                                                                Prov. Park                      101
                                      Duluth                                                                                                                                         North
                            35                                                                                                       Sault Ste. Marie           Sudbury               Bay     Matawa
                                                                                                                                          Elliot Lake                         Sturgeon            17
                                                                                                                                                    17                            Falls    Algonquin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Pembroke           Montreal
                                                                                                                                75                                                         Prov. Park
      94                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Ottawa
                                                                                                                                                                    Killarney 69        11
                                                                                                                                                  Gore Bay          Prov. Park                    60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     62                416
                                                                                                                                                                    Parry Sound                                                              401 Cornwall
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Huntsville
 Minneapolis                                                                                                                                                                    Gravenhurst                                41
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 7
                                                                                                                                                       Lake Huron                                         35    28
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Orillia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kingston
                                                                    Green Bay
                                                  94
                                                                                                                                     75                                                                           401
                                                                                                                                                                                Toronto                   Oshawa                       81
                                                                                     43                                                                                                                         Lake Ontario

                                                                                      Milwaukee                                                                                                                                 90
                                                                           94
                                                                                           Lake
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Buffalo
                                                                                          Michigan
                                                                                                                                      Detroit
                                                                      90                                                   94
                                                                                                                                                                  Lake Erie               90
                                                                      Chicago                                    80

                                                                                                                                                                     Cleveland

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          photo: Jarout

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                        CANADA-U.S. BORDER                          Within Canada:
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                        land or water, must present one             204.983.3500

     Know
                        of the following documents:               U.S. Customs and Border
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                        Enhanced Driver’s License; or               cbp.gov or getyouhome.gov
                        a Trusted Traveler Program Card             Within the U.S.:
                        (SENTRI, NEXUS or FAST Card).               1.877.CBP.5511

    before
                        Travellers aged 15 and under                (1.877.227.5511)
                        require a birth certificate for land or     TTY within the U.S.:
                        sea travel and a passport for               1.866.6582 1.800.877.8339
                        air travel. For current requirements        Outside of the U.S.:
                        go to: cic.gc.ca.                           202.325.8000

       you
                        If you are traveling with your own          Grand Portage, MN Port of Entry:
                        children under the age of 16 and            218.475.2244
                        your spouse, bring their birth            Frequently asked questions:
                        certificates. If you are traveling          canadawelcomesyou.net
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                        name and contact information for          If you or anyone in your party
                        that child’s parents/guardians or         has a felony or misdemeanor
                        your spouse. This is needed in case       conviction, you may not be allowed
                        Customs officers decide to verify         into Canada. This includes such
                        you have permission to bring the          offences as a DUI. Your admissibility

        Information     child into Canada.
                        Visitors from all other countries
                                                                  to Canada depends on the nature
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                        in some cases, a visitor’s visa.          it occurred. If this applies to you
                        Starting March 15, 2016, visa-            or someone traveling with you, it is
                        exempt foreign nationals who              imperative you contact Immigration
                        fly to or transit through Canada          Canada well in advance of your
                        need to have an Electronic Travel         arrival. You will likely have to
                        Authorization (ETA). Exceptions           complete some paperwork and
                        include U.S. citizens and travellers      Immigration Canada authorities
                        with a valid visa. For more               will then advise you of the
                        information:                              likelihood of being allowed into
                                                                  Canada. Final determination of your
                                                                  admissibility into Canada is only
                                                                  made when you cross the border.

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Timmins...a breath of fresh air
            Located in Northeastern      launches provide access to our         Here you can enjoy
       Ontario in one of the richest     many lakes and rivers where      several local art galleries,
       mineral producing areas in        great fishing is available.      the Timmins Museum
       the Western Hemisphere,           Walleye, great northern pike,    National Exhibit Centre, the
       the City of Timmins, nestled      speckled trout, lake trout,      Downtown Timmins Urban
       along the Mattagami River,        rainbow trout, small mouth       Park, the Summer Concert
       is a destination of choice for    bass, rock bass, perch,          Series from McIntyre and
       many in search of a unique        whitefish, mud pout and          Bannerman Parks or our
       vacation experience.              sturgeon found in our natural    extensive network of urban/
            Fine resorts, endless        water reservoirs will provide    outdoor trails winding their
       outdoor recreation, interesting   anglers with the action they     way through the City and the
       tourist attractions and           crave. Residents and visitors    Boreal Forest.
       four predictable seasons          regularly enjoy recreational           Timmins is well known
       make Timmins a must see           pursuits from the Mattagami      for its cold, dry winters,
       destination year round. Here,     River, a river that winds its    exciting outdoor recreational
       outdoor adventures are never      way through the city.            opportunities including
       more than a stone’s throw              Get up close and            snowmobiling, cross- country
       away. Peace, tranquility          personal to the majestic         skiing, snowshoeing, downhill
       and legendary Northern            Canadian Moose and other         skiing, snowboarding, ice
       hospitality guaranteed!           animal species on your           fishing and a true Canadian
            With over 500 lakes and      wildlife tour of the Cedar       experience, a horse drawn
       rivers, water sports such         Meadows Wilderness Park          sleigh ride through the boreal
       as boating, canoeing and          located along side the           forest are examples of what
       kayaking continue to attract      Mattagami River and ten          keeps us busy during the
       people from all over the world    minutes from the downtown        winter months. Some of the
       Many marinas and boat             core.                            best cross-country skiing
                                              Golfers can come            and snowshoeing in Ontario
                                         out to the range at Spruce       takes place at Porcupine Ski
                                         Needles, Hollinger, or           Runners, with great downhill
                                         Sandy Falls. Kettle Lakes        skiing and snowboarding
                                         and Ivanhoe Provincial Parks     available at the Kamiskotia
                                         are exciting destinations        Snow Resort all located within
                                         for summer activities such       city limits. For snowmobilers,
                                         as camping, canoeing,            Timmins is said to be “heaven
                                         kayaking, fishing, hiking,       on earth” with its network of
                                         and mountain biking.             groomed, interconnecting trails.
                                                                                No matter what time of
                                                                          year you find yourself in the
                                                                          “City with a Heart of Gold”
                                                                          its beauty, history and our
                                                                          legendary northern hospitality
                                                                          will fascinate you.
                                                                                The city has developed
                                                                          a reputation as a first class
                                                                          host for major national caliber
                                                                          events and is also known for
                                                                          the various seasonal and
                                                                          cultural festivals held by various
                                                                          groups throughout the city.

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Our great outdoors
                       Summer in Timmins

             Explore   is really something to
                       celebrate. Come and

             and
                       explore our many natural
                       lakes, some spring fed
                       and all surrounded by

             enjoy!
                       majestic forests. Enjoy
                       kilometres of river systems
                       as you paddle your way
                       into picture perfect
                       surroundings sharing the
                       forest with our wildlife.
                       Bait your hook and cast
                       a line from a rocky
                       shoreline or from the bow
                       of your canoe, kayak or
                       boat as you explore and
                       enjoy our great outdoors.
                       Here we have freshwater
                       lakes, rivers and creeks
                       teeming with pickerel,
                       northern pike, whitefish,
                       small mouth bass, rock
                       bass, lake trout, speckled
                       trout, rainbow trout, mud
                       pout and the legendary
                       sturgeon. Wherever you
                       decide to dip your paddle,
                       you are guaranteed to
                       stroke up an adventure.
                       Countless coves, beaches
                       and islands are waiting to
                       be discovered.

                                               photo: ©Ontario Tourism

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Bird Watching                          Fishing                                Geology                                         Hunting
Excellent places to observe birds      Walleye, great northern pike,          The geology of Timmins is unique                The Timmins area is a popular
in Timmins include Kettle Lakes        whitefish, perch, sturgeon, small      in the world. Almost every year                 destination for moose, bear, wolf,
Provincial Park, Hersey Lake           mouth bass and several species         a new mine is found or an older                 grouse and duck hunters. There
Conservation Area and almost           of trout can be found in the           one is being given a second look.               are plenty of drive-in hunting
any back road in the vicinity.         waterways surrounding Timmins.         Mining towns generally exist for                spots that are readily accessible,
During the summer, the call            You can utilize the services of        a few decades, but Timmins has                  or you can arrange your excursion
of the white-throated sparrow is       a local outfitter or venture out on    been home to over 100 working                   through one of our local outfitters.
a familiar sound in our northern       your own to take advantage of one      mines during its 100-year                       Please check the area’s season
bush. Loons are easily found on        of the many drive-in lakes. Visitors   history yielding over 68 million                and licensing information by
many of our waterways. The sight       are reminded to check for local        ounces of gold and many                         contacting the Ministry of Natural
of a great blue heron quietly rising   season and licensing information       thousands of tonnes of copper,                  Resources at the phone number
out of a marsh is also a common        by contacting the Ministry of          lead, zinc and other minerals.                  or website below.
occurrence. A resident population      Natural Resources at the below         The area is a combination of                    705.235.1300
of sandhill cranes in the summer       phone number or website.               greenstone, granite and greystone               mnr.gov.on.ca
makes for interesting viewing.         705.235.1300                           volcanic rock with many altered
A poster entitled Birds of Timmins     mnr.gov.on.ca                          sedimentary combinations.
is available through the Mattagami                                            These rocks are frequently seen
Region Conservation Authority’s                                               in close proximity to each other
website at: mrca.timmins.ca.           Flora and Fauna                        often providing textbook examples
As well, members of the Timmins        Wildlife and plants found in           for geology students.
Naturalists have compiled a list       Timmins are typical of the boreal
of area birds which can be viewed      forest ecosystem. The dominant
at the website below.                  tree species are the poplar, birch,
                                       spruce, balsam, tamarack and
timminslcc.org/Naturalist              pines. As the area has historically
                                       been subject to fire once every
Boating                                hundred years or so, most of the
With an abundance of local             trees are less than a century old.                               photo: Mark Clement                        photo: Mark Clement
waterways available for boating        Lumber companies harvest wood
or paddling, the possibilities for     fibre using sustainable forestry
outdoor fun are endless. Our           practices and cutting of trees is
many marinas, boat launching           limited around lakes and rivers.
areas or walking trails allow          Fur bearing mammals such as
access to more than 500 lakes          beaver, mink, marten and otter
and rivers within the city limits.     are regularly observed near our
The city’s waterfront docking area     waterways and it’s not uncommon
provides access to the Mattagami       to spot the occasional moose or
                                                                                                                                                photo: Claude J. Gagnon
River, the main water route in         bear that also inhabit the area.
Timmins.

                                                                                           photo: Mark Clement                                     photo: Mark Clement

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Biking and hiking trails

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Archie’s Rock                          Bridge to Bridge                      Circle Timmins                          Grassy River/
Archie’s Rock is an interesting        This trail follows the Mattagami      This trail will take the walker         High Falls
geological formation that dates        River to the Lafleur Bridge on        or cyclist around the periphery         High Falls is a series of rapids
back to the last ice age where         the west side and returns to          of the old town of Timmins.             and waterfalls with a total drop
a number of huge boulders were         Mattagami Park on the east side       Route: Loop starting from Terry         of about 40 metres. Grassy River
deposited on top of one another        of the river. Exotic wildlife, such   Fox Walk on Pine Street South           was the site of river runs in the
and in the middle of a dense           as elk, can be seen in fenced-off                                             early days of the timber industry.
                                                                             Trip Length: 13 km
forest. Scientists have suggested      paddocks at Cedar Meadows                                                     Logs were floated down from
that these rocks and the rock          Resort on Norman Street.              Level of Difficulty: Easy walking       Peterlong Lake further upstream
formation itself is directly related                                         on established trails                   to the mills in Timmins. The trail is
                                       Route: From Mattagami Bridge
to melting glaciers. Leave your        on Algonquin to Lafleur Bridge        Seasons: Spring to fall                 often used by ATVs in the summer
vehicle on the Little Star Lake                                                                                      and snowmobiles in the winter.
                                       Trail Length: 6 km
Road near Highway 101. Hiking
                                       Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
                                                                             Gillies                                 Route: From Dalton Road to
or Biking, the trip requires a 1 km
walk to the rock formation.            Seasons: All
                                                                             Promenade                               High Falls
                                                                             The Gillies Lake Conservation           Trail Length: 12 km
Route: From Little Star Lake Road
                                       Buffalo Ankerite                      Area is the location of the most        Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
to Archie’s Rock
                                                                             popular walking trail in Timmins.       but a long trip for one day
Trail Length: 3 km                     Many kilometres of old roads can      It is well lit at night and access is   Seasons: All (cross country skiing
Level of Difficulty: Easy walking      be traveled in this area behind       possible from many points around        in the winter)
but more difficult climbing the        the present day Buffalo Ankerite      the lake. There are two available
rocks at the end                       Property. Due to overactive           parking lots: off Brunette Road
                                       beavers, roads are sometimes          north of Highway 101 and off
                                                                                                                     Hersey Lake
Seasons: All
                                       flooded and can be a nuisance to      Highway 655 about 1 km north            Trails
                                       get across. Using a topographic       of Highway 101.
Bart Thompson                          map you will be able to get some
                                                                                                                     This is an extensive trail system
                                                                                                                     throughout the Hersey Lake
Trail                                  appreciation for the past history     Route: Around Gillies Lake
                                                                                                                     Conservation Area with many
                                       of the area. Abandoned mine           Trail Length: 2.5 km
Walkers can park their cars at                                                                                       branches that make every outing
Legion Drive and follow the trail      workings can be seen, although        Level of Difficulty: Easy walking       a new experience. In the summer
as it enters a spruce/pine forest.     the buildings and head frames         Seasons: All                            there is good swimming at Hersey
A short distance off the trail,        have long since come down.                                                    Lake, the central hub of the trail
you will find evidence of early        Route: Various on old bush roads      Goose Lake                              system. A picnic area and shelter
geological forces that shaped          Trip Length: Varies                                                           along with washroom facilities can
the landscape and produced the                                               This route begins from Stringer’s
                                                                                                                     be found there.
                                       Level of Difficulty: Bush roads       Road south of South Porcupine
gold bearing rock directly beneath
                                       are not kept up                       and follows a logging road into         Route: From Highway 655 to
your feet. The return trip can be
                                       Seasons: Spring to fall               Goose Lake.                             Hersey Lake
made using residential roadways
or connecting to the south loop of                                           Route: From Goose Lake Road             Trail Length: 11.5 km
the Bart Thompson trail that winds                                           south of South Porcupine to             Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
around Porcupine Lake.                                                       Goose Lake                              or biking with a few hills
Route: From Legion Drive,                                                    Trip Length: 4 km                       Seasons: All (cross country skiing
South Porcupine to Government                                                Level of Difficulty: Bush roads         in the winter)
Complex in Pottsville                                                        that are not always kept up
Trail Length: 10 km                                                          Seasons: Spring to fall
Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
Seasons: All

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Biking and hiking trails

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Ivanhoe Lake                           Nikkie’s Trail                         Ross Stringer                          Scout Rock Trail
Walk over ground that was once the     Nickie’s Nature Trail is an            Memorial -                             In the winter, this trail is used by
bottom of Ivanhoe Lake and now         interpretive trail with podiums        Rotary Trail                           walkers and skiers. In the spring,
exposes a quaking bog, viewable        along the way describing the                                                  summer and fall, cyclists and
                                                                              This is a walking/bicycle trail that
from a platform with an interpretive   flora and fauna, with periodic                                                walkers travel its pathways.
                                                                              connects the two communities
panel. Another trail leads up and      rest stops, 2 areas with comfort                                              The trail wanders through low-
                                                                              of Schumacher and South
over esker ridges, passes beaver       stations and picnic tables and                                                lying areas with marsh marigolds
lodges and follows the shore of                                               Porcupine. The trail wanders
                                       a gorgeous viewing platform            through a mixture of forest            in the spring to higher spots that
Saw Lake.                              at Sunset Bay. There are 3 trail                                              were once used for farming and
                                                                              ranging from poplar to white
Route: Quaking Bog, Saw Lake           loops of varying lengths to suit                                              finally through a ravine opening
                                                                              spruce to black spruce and,
and Teck Lake                          everyone’s walking pleasure.                                                  onto College Street across from
                                                                              in the higher elevations, jack pine.
Trial length: 4.6 km                   This trail was established for all     It is relatively flat with some        Denise Park. In the spring the
Level of Difficulty: Easy to           of us to develop and enjoy. It is      hilly sections.                        cherry blossoms make for
moderate                               hoped that the same love and                                                  a beautiful display on the trail
                                       respect that Nickie had for nature     Route: From South Porcupine            just east of the hospital.
Season: spring to fall
                                       and this trail, which she walked,      to Schumacher
                                                                                                                     Route: From Timmins District
Kamiskotia                             will grow in each of us.               Trail Length: 8.5 km
                                                                                                                     Hospital to Denise Park
Mountain                               Route: Loop around Little              Level of Difficulty: Easy walking/
                                                                                                                     Trail Length: 4 km
                                       Star Lake                              biking with a few hills
A ski area in the winter, in the                                                                                     Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
summer and fall the hills are easy     Trip Length: 1 km, 1.6 km and          Seasons: Spring to fall
                                                                                                                     Seasons: All
to climb and make an enjoyable         9 km
outdoor walk for all ages. From        Level of Difficulty: Easy to           Sandy Falls                            Terry Fox
the top of the mountain there is       moderate
a vista of the area surrounding                                               This bike trip takes you to Sandy      Waterfront Trail
Timmins. The 148 metre elevation       Seasons: Spring to winter              Falls on the north side of the
                                                                              Mattagami River and offers a           This trail follows an old rail
gives residents and visitors an                                                                                      bed that once connected the
opportunity to see mountains           Porcupine Lake                         unique view of the rapids. It is
                                                                                                                     downtown with local sawmills.
and ridges up to 80 km away.           Trail                                  best visited in the spring when
                                                                              the river is high and water is         Popular with walkers and cyclists,
The area is about a 20 minute
                                       Part of the Bart Thompson Trail        spilling over the dam. The return      the trail ends at the river
drive from downtown Timmins.
                                       system. Access is from any point       trip takes you up Lefebvre Road        waterfront, part of the Mountjoy
Route: Kamiskotia Ski Resort area                                                                                    Historical Conservation Area
                                       around the lake. Most of the trail     and back down Kraft Creek Road
Trail Length: Varies                   is along a wooded path near                                                   that was set aside following
                                                                              to your car.
Level of Difficulty: Easy walking      the water although roads are                                                  the disastrous flood of 1960.
Seasons: Summer and fall               incorporated at the north end          Route: From Kraft Creek Road
                                                                              to Sandy Falls, east side              Route: From Pine Street South
                                       through Porcupine and Pottsville.                                             to Mattagami Waterfront
                                                                              Trail Length: 13 km
Kettle Lakes                           Along the trail is the Whitney
                                                                                                                     Trail Length: 2.5 km
                                       Cemetery at Deadman’s Point,           Level of Difficulty: Easy biking
The park is located about 37 km                                                                                      Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
east of Timmins. The route is          a historical point of interest where   with a few hills near the falls
                                       over 40 people were buried after       Seasons: Spring to fall                Seasons: All
mainly through jack pine forest
with stretches of poplar and birch     the famous fire of 1911 wiped
trees. The trail is fairly flat with   out the community.
some gentle hills along the way.       Route: Loop around Porcupine
Side trips can be made through         Lake
the campground roads. Island Lake
                                       Trail Length: 8.5 km
Campground is a beautiful area
with an excellent swimming beach.      Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
Route: Loop around Kettle Lakes        Seasons: All
Provincial Park
Trail Length: 14 km
Level of Difficulty: Easy biking
on park roads
Seasons: Summer and fall

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Canoe and kayak routes

                       Paddling is one of
                       our favourite summer
                       activities. Whether you
                       are a novice or an expert
                       paddler, the greater
                       Timmins area offers a wide
                       variety of rivers and lakes
                       to be enjoyed by all skill
                       levels. We have several
                       water routes marked and
                       mapped for your safe and
                       carefree enjoyment. Some
                       of the best canoeing is
                       available here and some
                       of the legendary rivers
                       such as the Abitibi River
                       are right on our doorstep.
                       Our world class canoeing
                       and kayaking experiences
                       will take your breath away.

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Dana Jowsey Lakes                      Malette Bridge to                           Peterlong Lake                       Porcupine River
Park                                   Timmins Waterfront                          Peterlong Lake is located            This route is easily accessible but
Access to Jowsey Lake is by            The trip from the Malette Bridge            approximately 40 km south            not often used and has ample
road. The put-in point is about        to the Timmins waterfront is about          of Timmins on a good gravel          opportunities for wildlife viewing.
7 km north off Highway 101 over        a three hour canoe trip over flat           road. There are many places          The river winds in a northeasterly
a relatively good gravel road.         water plus the time needed for              for canoeists to camp and            direction that takes the canoeist
There are some rock outcrops on        a stop at the Spruce Needles Golf           the lake can be the beginning        behind the Owl Creek Mine and
the western shore but it is mostly     Club for lunch. It is a great way           point for a trip down the Grassy     the Kidd Creek Metallurgical site.
low-lying taiga forest. Access to      to spend a Sunday morning for               River to Timmins or up water to      If the plan is to travel all the way
Dana Lake is about 1 km further        an outing close to town over                Kapiskong, Sinclair and Loonwing     to Nighthawk Lake, two days will
down the road on the left hand         a historic waterway. It was the             Lakes. Over 25 km of navigable       be required. Please note that once
side. Dana Lake has several            route of the Hudson Bay Traders             lake water can be accessed from      committed beyond 3 km, there is
islands which have fairly large        in the 18th and 19th century                here. It is truly one of the most    no put out until some 30 km later.
red and white pines dominating         followed by loggers and                     spectacular areas in the northeast   Route: Downriver from a launch
the skyline. The lake itself is made   prospectors of the 20th century.            in spring, summer and fall.          site north of the Government
up of several bays so canoeing is      Route: From Malette Bridge                  Route: Around Peterlong Lake         Complex in Porcupine
somewhat protected even in             (near Grant’s Plant) to Timmins             Trip Length: 20 km                   Trip Length: 47 km
a mild wind.                           Waterfront                                  Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling   Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
Route: From Dana or Jowsey             Trip Length: 13 km                          Seasons: Spring to fall              Seasons: Spring to fall
Lake launch sites around each          Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
lake
                                       Seasons: Spring to fall                     Porcupine Lake
Trip Length: 8 km each
                                                                                   Porcupine Lake is easily
Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
                                       Papakomeka Lake                             accessible from several places.
Seasons: Spring to fall                                                            The best way would be using
                                       This lake is located about 18 km
                                       south of Timmins off Pine Street            the Waterfront Park at the end of
Grassy River to                        South. It is just outside the city          Bruce Avenue in South Porcupine.
Dalton Road                            limits and has a great launching            Another launch point would be
                                       point for a canoe at the north end          from Bannerman Park just east
High Falls is a series of rapids
                                       of the lake. The forest on either           of the bridge in Porcupine.
and water falls with a total drop
of about 40 metres. It can be          side is mixed with black ash along          Route: Around Porcupine Lake
approached by walking, biking or       the shore. The area was an active           Trip Length: 8 km
cross-country skiing in the winter,    log drive route up until the 1950s
                                                                                   Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
approximately 26 km from the           and in a few places the remains
                                       of boom logs can be seen.                   Seasons: Spring to fall                                     photo: WildExodus
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Information Centre.                    Route: Around Papakomeka Lake
Route: From launch site near           Trip Length: 6 km
High Falls to Dalton Road bridge       Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
Trip Length: 12 km                     Seasons: Spring to fall
Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
with a few fast places
Seasons: Spring to fall (best in
early summer when water is high)

                                                                   photo: Jarout

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Canoe and kayak routes

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Redstone River                          Timmins Waterfront                            Triple Lakes and                     Wealthy Lakes
The Redstone can be explored in         to Sandy Falls                                Chutes                               (Meadow Lake)
an easterly or westerly direction       On this trip you will see the                 Triple Lakes is located about        The lakes are easily accessed
from the Springs Road Bridge.           Domtar-McChesney Sawmill, one                 30 km south of Timmins. On the       by car and the launching area is
The easterly or downstream              of several that has played a big              east shore of the first lake there   right beside the road. Allow about
section will take the canoeist          part in the economy of Timmins.               was a little known mine called the   two hours to explore the three
down to Nighthawk Lake,                 Once past the conservation                    Triple Lakes Mine that followed      lakes and, if you are open to
a distance of about 18 km. The          area, farms and homes, you will               a quartz vein up from the water’s    a challenge, it is possible to fight
westerly or upstream side can be        enter an undeveloped area of                  edge. At the bottom end of the       your way through bulrushes to
followed to a set of rapids and         the river with quiet waters and               lakes is a portage route past an     reach a fourth lake which empties
falls about 20 km from the bridge.      trees extending down to the                   impressive chute of fast moving      into the second lake from the
Route: From Redstone River              water’s edge. About 13 kms down               water that empties into a pool       parking area.
Bridge on Stringer’s Road to the        the river you will see a hydro                at the bottom.                       Route: From Papakomeka Road
falls on the Redstone                   barricade. The trip up to the power           Route: From Mountjoy River           around Wealthy Lakes
Trip Length: 20 km                      station is about 14 km. Allow six             at Marceau Lake to the Chutes        Trip Length: 6 km
                                        to seven hours for the return trip.           at north end of Triple Lakes
Level of Difficulty: Could be                                                                                              Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
difficult due to beaver dams            Route: From Timmins Waterfront                Trip Length: 20 km
                                        to Sandy Falls                                                                     Seasons: Spring to fall
Seasons: Spring to fall (best in                                                      Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
early summer when water is high)        Trip Length: 14 km                            Seasons: Spring to fall
                                        Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
Tatachikapika River                     Seasons: Spring to fall
This trip is not for novice
canoeists. There are many rapids
and the low water in July and
August makes the river very
difficult if not impossible to canoe.
For experienced canoeists the
time to do the river is from mid
May at spring breakup to mid
June. Those who have paddled
here claim it is a challenging
and exciting trip. There are
                                                                photo: Mark Clement                                                            photo: Rob Armstrong
some portages over a kilometre
in length and others of a few
hundred metres.
Route: From Highway 144 to
Malette Bridge
Trip Length: 30 km
Level of Difficulty:
Recommended only for expert
canoeists
Seasons: Spring to early summer
(many rapids with potential spills,
best in early summer only)

                                                                                                                                                 photo: Drew Gauley

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Golfing

               The City of Timmins boasts
               three golf courses; two
               18-hole championship
               courses and a challenging
               9-hole. You will discover
               some dramatic natural
               settings while navigating
               our carefully designed
               courses. Carved into
               the Boreal Forest, our
               3 golf courses are
               located minutes from
               the downtown core and
               provide you with a golfing
               experience you thought
               was only available in
               bigger centres. Tee
               off times are almost
               guaranteed. And you will
               be happy to know that our
               season doesn’t end on
               Thanksgiving weekend.
               We also have an indoor
               golf facility where you
               can hone your skills
               throughout the year.

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Hollinger                         Sandy Falls                         Spruce Needles
Golf Club                         Golf Course                         Golf Club
This is Northern Ontario’s only   This challenging 9-hole golf        This 18-hole course features
18-hole Championship bent         course is located in a wilderness   a championship length challenge
grass golf course. It includes    setting on the western edge of      in the traditional style. Although
a full practice facility with     Timmins. The clubhouse offers       there are many trees, golfers
driving range, putting green,     a pro shop for all your golfing     are aided by large landing areas
and chipping/bunker area.         needs, a restaurant with a full     and accommodating greens.
Boasting a professionally         menu and bar and a place to         The condition of the fairways
designed par 72 course with       sit and relax before and after      and greens is magnificent. This
yardage at 6,548 yards, the       your round with a spacious          course is enjoyed by golfers of all
course is extremely attractive    deck overlooking the course.        skill levels. A full practice facility
to both tourists and permanent    705.267.7014                        and fine dining make the Spruce
residents. The sheer beauty and   facebook.com/SandyFalls             Needles Club one of northern
challenge of this spectacular     GolfCourse                          Ontario’s best golf experiences.
course will be sure to impress.                                       705.267.1332
705.264.8450                                                          spruceneedles.com
hollingergolf.com

                                                                                                               photo: Jarout

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TIMMINS  the great outdoors and more!

                                  The Great Canadian            to all ages… from novice
                             Kayak Challenge & Festival         to expert, youth to seniors…
                             has come a long way in             expect to see competitors
                             a relatively short period of       as old as four years to
                             time. It was launched in           77 years young, with a
    11th Annual              2009 to coincide with the
                             City of Timmins’ Centennial
                                                                50:50 gender ratio.

 Great Canadian
                                                                      Now a three-day festival,
                             Celebrations where four
                                                                it appeals to every demographic
                             milestones were being
                                                                and attracts paddlers and

Kayak Challenge
                             recognized and celebrated
                                                                visitors from many tourism
                             by the residents. Having a
                                                                markets. In fact over the last
                             kayak challenge was a natural.

      & Festival
                                                                ten years we’ve had paddlers
                             After all, the Mattagami River
                                                                from Michigan, South Carolina,
                             wound its way through the
                                                                Wisconsin, Minnesota, UK,
                             city and the sport of kayaking
                                                                Chile, GTA, Quebec, Eastern
                             was taking off like wild fire,
                                                                Ontario, Southwestern Ontario,
                             throughout North America,
 August 23-25, 2019          Europe, Latin America…
                             and showed promising growth.
                                                                Northern Ontario and the list
                                                                goes on. Some participate for
                                                                the fun and others come for
                             It was also an opportunity
                                                                the money, bragging rights or
                             to draw attention to the
                                                                the hardware that we dole out
                             positive contributions that the
                                                                during the awards ceremony.
                             Mattagami River had provided
                                                                In fact, we’ve hosted one of
                             for the residents of Timmins
                                                                the best ranked paddlers from
                             over the last 100 years or so:
                                                                the USA and another from
                             fur trade route, city’s drinking
                                                                Kingston who had just recently
                             water, logging operations,
                                                                completed the grueling Yukon
                             hydro electric production and
                                                                Quest.
                             of course recreation. The one
                             day festival was on and to              Over the years we’ve
                             everyone’s surprise, attracted     introduced many peripheral
                             104 paddlers the first year.       activities and because of this,
                             From a humble beginning, the       the attendance, foot print,
                             challenge which was suppose        program and popularity of the
                             to end with the last of the        festival has continued to grow.
                             centennial celebrations is now     This is no longer a paddling
                             headed for year eleven and         event. It’s a full out festival
                             has taken on a life of its own     that has been recognized by
                             to become the City’s marquee       Festivals & Events Ontario
                             and signature festival. Many       and awarded five Top 100
                             of the paddlers and visitors       recognitions. This year is no
                             attending the festival have        different. We will be adding
                             said that by all accounts it       some new programming to an
                             is Ontario’s “best in class”       already busy schedule. In fact,
                             paddling event. With nine          this year we’ve entered into
                             paddling categories appealing      an agreement with Summer
photo: Jennifer Massie         photo: Lacey Rigg       photo: Lacey Rigg            photo: Jennifer Massie

Water Sports of Port Carling       Sweden. This activity is                Food and beverage                  come, first serve), concerts
who will be bringing three         a great opportunity for the        stations are plenty and provide         are free and we’ve added
40 minute water ski & flyboard     private and public sectors         our many visitors with a                free shuttle service courtesy
stunt shows to the Mattagami       looking at team building           “culinary tourism experience.”          of First Student Canada
River. The performances are        opportunities. The Alzheimer       Furthermore, the Vendor’s               Charters... yes you read this
scheduled to take place on         Society is leading the Rubber      Marketplace will showcase               right, the weekend is FREE.
Sunday, August 25 at 12 pm,        Duck Race. We are excited to       pottery, paintings, photography,        This year we ask that visitors
2 to 4 pm. Several acts will       partner with Fish On to bring      and utility vehicles, ATV’s and         consider a voluntary admission
be performed and include air       an exciting, comprehensive         water crafts.                           by way of a non perishable
chair, ballet, clown acts, front   and interactive fishing pavilion                                           food item or cash donation
barefoot, multiple barefoot,       to the festival. We are fairly           One of the best musical           supporting the Timmins
pyramid, slalom, 360 degrees       early in the development of        fireworks extravaganzas will            Food Bank while helping to
swivel, wakeboard, jump act        the Fish On program, however       play out Saturday night where           nourish young minds as they
and the much anticipated           we are looking at an activation    thousands of spectators are             prepare for another school
fly-board demonstrations           area that could include fishing    left in awe. Some have said             year. How can we provide all
where participants will thrill     ponds, casting competitions,       that bigger cities have nothing         of this programming for free
the audience with flips, spins     fishing tournament with            on us when it comes to                  you ask? Well thanks to a loyal,
and dives. In addition, clown      children, angling pro seminars,    a fireworks musical show!               growing, generous corporate
warm-up routine is staged to       angling tourism opportunities,                                             community and our valued
                                                                            This year, the Great
get the audience excited. This     angling product promotion,                                                 government partners, we have
                                                                      Canadian Kayak Challenge
routine has become a crowd         guest angling personality,                                                 been able to provide residents
                                                                      & Festival takes place on
favourite over the years.          casting seminar pool, pro                                                  and visitors with an “end of
                                                                      August 23-25 from the
                                   boat displays and trade show                                               summer” party like none other,
      The cultural component                                          Mountjoy Historical Conservation
                                   booths. In addition, The Rock,                                             nowhere!
of the festival also includes an                                      Park (Participark) next to the
                                   Harley Davidson Sudbury have       Mattagami River Bridge. The
extensive Indigenous Village                                                                                  For more information contact
                                   confirmed their participation      venue is a non-gated therefore
complete with teepees, sacred                                                                                        Guy Lamarche,
                                   with a 30’ x 90’ bike exhibit.     park admission is free, parking
fire, spiritually & healing, as                                                                                  Manager Tourism Events
                                   They will also consider a          is free, camping is free (first
well as crafters, drum and                                                                                        705.360.2640, or visit:
                                   fashion show featuring HD
dance fresh bannock and
                                   apparel.
succulent Indian Tacos.                                                     thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com
                                        An extensive children play     or check out Facebook/GreatCanadianKayakChallenge&Festival.
     Stick handling through
                                   zone has also been created.
the myriad of moving parts
                                   The Kiwanis Club will be on
associated with the Great
                                   hand distributing free candy
Canadian Kayak Challenge
                                   floss throughout the weekend
& Festival can be a daunting
                                   while face painters will be
task. For this reason the
                                   kept busy delighting the
festival Steering Committee
                                   thousands of children present
has developed some interesting
                                   in the kid zone. On Saturday
partnerships with not for profit
                                   enjoy the classic car show.
partners. For example the the
HGS Challenge will lead the            Throughout the three
fun with a 3-person sprint         days, expect to see live
competition that sees teams of     concerts from the main stage.
three, paddle 3-seater kayaks      Please visit our website for
that were purchased from           updated information.
Provincial Parks & Campgrounds

                            From provincial parks
                            and private campgrounds
                            to secluded spots that
                            dot our lakes and rivers,
                            the Timmins area has an
                            abundance of recreational
                            areas to pitch a tent, take
                            a swim or have a picnic
                            while enjoying our pristine
                            wilderness.

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Dana-Jowsey Lakes                       Private Campgrounds                      Address         Telephone           Website
Provincial Park
                                       Big Water Lake Campground             6940 Highway 655   705.360.3100   bigwatercampground.ca
Located 30 km west of Timmins,
this park provides minimal visitor        McArthur Lake Lodge                                   705.266.5151
facilities. The park offers good
fishing, swimming, boating and         The Cache Camping Ground                Highway 144      705.266.1544   cachecampground.com
hiking opportunities plus a picnic         Villars Bay Resort                460 Retreat Road   705.262.9828       villarsbay.com
area and boat launching site. Dana
and Jowsey Lakes are ideal for           Wawaitin Holiday Park               7000 Dalton Road   705.266.0960      WildExodus.com
canoeing and the shoreline of Dana
Lake is distinguished by several
mature stands of red and white
pine. A trip to the park makes for
a pleasant one day outing.
705.272.7107
ontarioparks.com

                                                     Glamping
What do you get when you
combine glamour and camping?
Glamping is the perfect wilderness
experience for those people who
love the outdoors but are not keen
on “roughing it”. WildExodus offers
all-inclusive, multi-day packages
with professional guides, first-
class sleeping quarters, fantastic
meals served with wine, trekking
and ecotourism activities plus
all of the equipment required
for canoeing and fishing. Every
Glamping expedition is an intimate
one with only a single party of four
to 12 people booked at a time.
705.266.0960
WildExodus.com

                                                         photo: WildExodus                                                  photo: WildExodus

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Ivanhoe Lake
                   This park is a perfect family camping destination. An hour
                   west of Timmins in the heart of the White Moose Forest,
                   the campground hugs the shore of Ivanhoe Lake. With its
                   long sandy beach, shallow and warm, the park is perfect
                   for families with children. Stand-Up-Paddleboards, kayaks
                   and canoes are all available to rent and the park’s lakes
                   and the Ivanhoe River provide the setting for some great
                   paddling. The campground has 108 sites, many along the
                   lakeshore with sunset views. Hot showers, flush toilets and
                   laundry facilities are available. Half the sites have electrical
                   service. Ivanhoe Lake is large, which makes for plenty of
                   opportunities for boating, water skiing and especially fishing.
                   Islands and bays make it an interesting boating lake.
                   The Ivanhoe River provides another 20 km of navigable
                   boating waters. Walleye and Northern Pike fishing is very
                   good. A large shoal in the centre of the lake along with the
                   islands and bays lure anglers out on to the water for a great
                   day of fishing.
                   705.899.2644 | Follow Ontario Parks NE

                   Kettle Lakes Provincial Park
                   Kettle Lake is named for the 22 clear spring-fed lakes that
                   dot the park’s rolling hills. The lakes are part of an ancient
                   glacial landscape covered by a predominantly Jack Pine
                   forest. Half an hour from Timmins, the park is well suited
                   for family camping, with a number of beaches, four hiking
                   trails between 1.5 and 3 km in length, 14 km of biking trails,
                   a playground, interpretive programs and a Nature Centre.
                   The campgrounds are full-service, with showers, laundry
                   and electrical sites. The Park is pet-friendly and has a dog
                   beach area. The parks many lakes create opportunities for
                   exploring by canoe, kayak and Stand-Up-Paddleboard –
                   all are available for rent at the park. The spring-fed, stocked
                   lakes are good for trout fishing and a few lakes also have
                   perch and pike. Park interpreters tell the park’s stories
                   through guided hikes, evening and children’s programs,
                   and at the Nature Centre throughout the summer.
                   705.363.3511 | Follow Kettle Lakes

ontarioparks.com
Indigenous Experiences
National Indigenous Peoples Day
To honour and give thanks, Indigenous people across Canada celebrate National Indigenous People
Day on June 21 of each year. Also known as Summer Solstice, the date marks the celebration of a new
season and Canadians celebrate the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
This celebration is intended to establish a wide recognition of the history of Indigenous peoples and
their vital place within Canada and in the community of Timmins. The Timmins Indigenous Organizations
Committee plans the celebration each year and contributions are made by local business, organizations
and industry. This free public event starts at sunrise, at the Hollinger Park and lasts all day. Many
aspects of Indigenous culture can be experienced such as traditional drumming, dancing, food, arts
and crafts are also available for purchase. All are welcome!
tfnc.ca

The Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre – Resource Centre
The Resource Centre, a program of the Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre, is a Native-oriented library
with a unique collection of materials focusing on the Indigenous people of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation
and North America. We encourage everyone to come and visit the Resource Centre. Materials are
available for loan to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities and others.
B-150 Brousseau Avenue, Timmins | 705.267.7911 | occc.ca

“The Healing Together” Teepee
This is a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations can offer programs and services that
meet the needs of the Indigenous population. It is a four season facility for the Indigenous community
to create new cultural responsive programs and services for victims of family and domestic violence.
The teepee structure can be used for various workshops and events. Please contact the Ojibway and
Cree Cultural Centre for more information.
705.267.7911 | occc.ca

Timmins Native Friendship Centre
The founders of the Timmins Native Friendship Centre were inspired to make a difference by helping
the many First Nations People migrating to the City of Timmins. They embraced the responsibility and
were inspired to strengthen the people’s well-being with the establishment of the friendship centre.
From those early days, the Timmins Native Friendship Centre has become known as the largest service
provider for urban Indigenous people. In recognition of the ever changing society in which we live,
we remain dedicated to improving the quality of the lives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in
our community. Their philosophy is one that encompasses all people in the community who request
our assistance. Today the Centre continues to embrace their responsibility in creating positive changes
and building a bridge of understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
179 Kirby Avenue, Timmins | 705.268.6262 | tnfc.ca

Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre (CHC)
Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is a primary health care service organization for
Indigenous people in northern Ontario. The health care organization is centrally located in Timmins to
provide service access for all clientele within a 140 kilometer radius of the city. Although the Health
Centre has a high number of Indigenous clients, services are made available for everyone. The Misiway
Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre is established to provide quality programs and services
that honour, respect and support Indigenous culture, values. Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community
Health Centre (CHC) is one of two Indigenous Community Health Centres in Ontario.
130 Wilson Avenue, Timmins | 705.264.2200 | misiway.ca

Mushkegowuk Council
36 Birch Street South, Timmins | 705.268.1150 | mushkegowuk.ca
Wabun Tribal Council
313 Railway Street, Timmins | 705.268.9066 | wabun.on.ca
Métis Nation of Ontario Timmins                                                                            photos: Gilles Portelance
347 Spruce Street South, Timmins | 705.264.3939
Outfitters

                  Up here, the game is
                  plentiful. You can experience
                  a hunt from a remote, back
                  woods outpost or from the
                  comforts of a five star
                  resort offering full American
                  plan. So whether you prefer
                  a gun, a bow or a camera,
                  moose, bear, wolf or small
                  game our experienced
                  outfitters will ensure that
                  your Timmins hunt creates
                  memories that are as big
                  as legends.

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Northern Expeditions                      WildExodus                               Ultimate Guiding                       Black Bear Camp
Outfitters and                            WildExodus offers a number               Service                                Professional guiding services in
Wilderness                                of high end adventures in the            Ultimate Guiding Services offers       Northern Ontario for all Game
Adventures                                Boreal Forest. Many of nature’s          unique all season adventure tours,     & Fishing. Black Bear Camp
                                          best experiences are available           such as guided snowmobile, ATV,        offers wolf hunting excursions,
Your #1 go to guiding service in          through WildExodus and each                                                     bear hunting excursions and
                                                                                   hunting and fishing tour packages.
the north, be it fishing/tripping/        are facilitated by highly qualified                                             fishing excursions. They are
                                                                                   From half day outings to multi day
photography or just a day in              professionals. Paddle beyond                                                    located in Northern Ontario on
                                                                                   trips, Ultimate Guiding Services
the backwoods. Based from                 your dreams on legendary                                                        the Trans Canada Highway 11
                                                                                   will provide you with complete
Kamiskotia Lake, we’’ll treat you         rivers. Enjoy Glamping, a one of                                                between Cochrane and Thunder
                                                                                   guiding and outfitting services to
to an outdoor experience tailored         a kind, American Plan camping                                                   Bay. For all professional or
                                                                                   ensure you get the most out of
to your request.                          experience. Guided ATV tours                                                    amateur photographers, they offer
                                                                                   your adventure! General services
• School Packages                         and photo safaris will allow             that are available are full service    a chance of a lifetime live sighting
   (Grades 4 to 8)                        you to capture magnificent               lodges, drive in, fly in, remote       of wolves in action. Beware this is
• Trees, insects, birds, mammals,         landscapes and wildlife. Their           outposts, guides. Fishing that is      not TV, it’s real!
   animal habitat, animal                 fishing and hunting expeditions          available is walleye, northern pike,   705.338.2451
   adaptations, animal tracks and         will create long lasting memories.       lake and rainbow trout and perch.      blackbearcamp.weebly.com
   signs, watershed awareness,            WildExodus is your gateway to            Hunting that is available is black
   weather, nature journaling,            Arctic adventures where you will         bear, moose, ducks and geese.
   orienteering, canoeing,                get “up close and personal” to
                                          polar bears. WildExodus is a             643 Park Avenue
   kayaking, initiatives team work
   team play, survival                    member of The International              705.365.7392
• Glamping (Glamorous Camping)            Ecotourism Society.
• Guided fishing and hunting trips        7000 Dalton Road
• School packages nature and              705.266.0960                                                                                       photo:
                                                                                                                                              photo:Ontario Tourism
                                                                                                                                                     ©Ontario Tourism
   science                                WildExodus.com
• Kids Camps – Corporate
   Packages
• Private island site rentals -
   Team building programs -
   gear (sales/rentals)
• Adventure programs
• Environmental practices
• Volunteer projects
• Clinics and courses,
   trip journals
• Hiking, custom family
   excursions
• Lecture series
• and so much more...
705.365.2025
robtrahan@live.com

                             photo: WildExodus               photo: Mark Clement

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Warm up to winter
            SNOW, it’s our favorite four      This year, don’t look to the      Majestic Canadian Moose),

This        letter word. Every year we get
            piles of it. How many inches
                                              Farmer’s Almanac to find
                                              your ideal snow destination,
                                                                                all from the comfort of your
                                                                                sled. No matter what time of

year,
            you ask? Actually we measure      just head north to Timmins        year you find yourself in the
            our snow in feet and most         because here we know              “City with a Heart of Gold” you’ll
            winter’s it’s so high we prefer   snow and the conditions           be fascinated by its beauty,

eliminate   to share it rather than shovel
            it. We also like to make things
            with it, like trails and tracks
                                              are usually perfect for all of
                                              your winter pursuits. Here,
                                              exciting outdoor recreation
                                                                                history and our legendary
                                                                                “Northern Hospitality.”

cabin
                                                                                For a true taste of wilderness
            and moguls. We’ve discovered      opportunities are endless and     hospitality, there are well
            that it’s even good for holding   include snowmobiling, cross-      appointed rustic resorts and

fever
            up your ice-fishing rod just      country and downhill skiing,      lodges, full service hotels and
            right. You might even spot        snowshoeing, snowboarding,        motels and comfortable B&B’s
            the odd igloo, although we        ice fishing and the epic          at your service. Making your

blues.      recommend one of our more
            comfortable hotel rooms, or
            cozy resorts.
                                              Skate Hollinger outdoor rink. .
                                              You can even treat yourself
                                              to a true Canadian experience,
                                                                                stay even more pleasant is a
                                                                                wide variety of dining options,
                                                                                from casual, to fine dining.
                                              a horse drawn sleigh ride
                                              through the boreal forest.        Winter in Timmins is special.
                                              Some of Ontario’s best            The stunning beauty of the
                                              cross-country skiing and          Boreal Forest, combined with
                                              snowshoeing takes place           Mother Nature’s artistic work,
                                              from Porcupine Ski Runners,       provides for postcard perfect
                                              with great downhill skiing and    scenery. As you experience
                                              snowboarding available at         our many winter delights, you
                                              the Kamiskotia Snow Resort.       will immerse yourself in the
                                              Both are located within city      never ending canvass of stark
                                              limits. Timmins is also the       beauty and solitude, altered
                                              ultimate destination for a        only by a variation of wind
                                              snowmobile vacation. Here         and fresh powder leaving you
                                              riders enjoy spectacular          breathless every step of your
                                              scenery, while logging            journey knowing full well that
                                              hundreds of kilometres on         this magnificent and natural
                                              our network of uncongested,       “canvass” is not available for
                                              perfectly groomed trails. With    viewing anywhere else.
                                              an average annual snowfall        Here you will feel the warmth
                                              of close to 10 feet, this         of our Northern Ontario winter.
                                              snowmobile destination is said    At the end of a beautiful, crisp,
                                              to be “best in class”. Access     winter day we’ll warm your
                                              our many shops, hotels,           heart and soul as you warm
                                              restaurants, gas stations and     your toes.
                                              local attractions such as the
                                              Cedar Meadows Wilderness          For more information, contact
                                              Park, (where you will be up       us at 1.800.387.8466 or visit
                                              close and personal with the       tourismtimmins.com

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