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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
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 1
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 this publication to a friend! Graphic Design: MORRgraphics Inc. Le guide touristique est aussi disponsible en français. Printing: Pour reserver votre copie, signaler le Transcontinental Printing 1.800 387.8466 ou tourismtimmins.com pour version electronique. ©April 2019, Tourism Timmins All rights reserved. Cover photo: Mark Clement Follow us for the latest updates and events happening in Timmins, Ontario (@TourismTimmins) (TourismTimmins) (City of Timmins) (Tourism Timmins) photo: Laurie Ann Milne 2
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 3
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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. 5
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 6
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 7
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 9
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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 11
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. 12
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 13
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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 15
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. 16
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 17
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. 20
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 21
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. 24
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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 26
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