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TIMMINS the great outdoors and more! 2021
Publisher/Editor:
How to Get Here................................ 2 TOURISM TIMMINS
All information in this guide was deemed
accurate at the time of printing.
Canoe, Kayak & SUP Routes.............. 4 220 Algonquin Blvd. East All price references are subject to change.
Timmins, Ontario P4N 1B3 Should you decide to take a canoe trip
Biking and Hiking Trails..................... 6 705.360.2619 | 800.387.8466 based on information presented in this
database, it is essential that you purchase
Golfing.............................................. 8 Fax: 705.360.2682
an approved Government of Ontario
tourism@timmins.ca topographical map available from local
Parks and Campgrounds.................... 8 tourismtimmins.com hunting and fishing tackle businesses.
Provincial and Municipal Parks.......... 9 Editorial Contributors:
You should also be familiar with basic
compass and map reading skills. Users
Arts, Culture and Heritage................12 Diane Armstrong, Karen Bachman, are also reminded that access routes and
trails are in a natural setting; therefore
Guy Lamarche, Lorraine Cantin,
Indigenous Murals............................16 Antoine Garwah, Marnie Lapierre,
they may be altered by natural conditions
and may contain dangerous sections.
Indigenous Experiences....................17 Lacey Rigg Many of the canoe routes described in
this database require advanced canoeing
Competitive Events...........................18 Tourist Information: and survival skills. It is imperative novice
Timmins Convention Bureau canoeists and kayakers become trained
Urban Attractions and Events...........19 and Visitor Welcome Centre to handle unexpected conditions due to
bad weather or vessel upset.
Shopping........................................ 23 325 Second Avenue
The information is presented for general
Timmins, Ontario P4N 8A4
Nightlife.......................................... 23 705.360.2619 800.387.8466
interest only and should not be considered
as precise indicators of routes, locations
Accommodations.............................24 Graphic Design:
or privately owned land.
Note: The MNR no longer maintains
Outfitters........................................ 25 MORRgraphics Inc. canoe routes in this area and existing
information may be out of date.
Science Timmins............................. 26 Printing: Be environmentally friendly and recycle
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Northern Lights & Star Gazing......... 27 this publication to a friend!
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Vacation Packages...........................31
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Welcome to Ontario's best kept secret !
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Welcome to the City of Timmins and to the Mattagami First Nation Traditional Territory.
Welcome to the City of Timmins and With our endless network of arts, and sports. Come visit and enjoy our
to the Mattagami First Nation Traditional snowmobile trails, Timmins has become hospitality, our friendly people, our attractions,
Territory. We are Ontario’s premiere four a favorite destination for thousands of our festivals and events and our natural,
season destination, a destination for the snowmobiler enthusiast in search of the pristine scenic and accessible outdoors.
adventurous vacationers, families and world’s best snowmobile destination. On behalf of the City of Timmins, I would
travelers from around the world who With hundreds of lakes and rivers on like to welcome you to our community.
are in search of unique and memorable our doorstep, you will enjoy the solitude During your stay, I encourage you to explore
experiences. you expect from a fishing vacation. our dining and shopping opportunities. We
No matter what time of year you find Amid the untamed and pristine hope that you immerse yourself in our
yourself in the “City with a Heart of Gold”, wilderness that surrounds us, our diverse history and enjoy our northern hospitality.
you’ll be fascinated by its beauty, history, flair offers something for even the most Sincerely,
and small city charm. selective taste; a top-rated symphony
With year round recreational orchestra, choirs, theater groups, an ultra-
opportunities, your visit here will be a modern public library, Timmins Museum Mayor George Pirie
memorable one. Whether you’re searching National Exhibition Centre and First Nations City of Timmins
for hiking, biking or ATVing, canoeing, powwows.
kayaking, wakeboarding, golfing, cross The City of Timmins is a multicultural
country skiing, snowshoeing, or downhill mosaic deeply rooted in European and
skiing, Timmins will surprise you with its Indigenous cultures and every year we Chief Chad Boissoneau
unlimited outdoor adventure opportunities. celebrate the best in culture, music, the Mattagami First Nation
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How to get here
Hudson
Taxis
Distance to Timmins from: Bay Let’s Go
Buffalo 848 km 526 mi Transportation service for individuals with
Detroit 1,040 km 646 mi Polar Bear
Provincial Park
or without mobility issues.
Manitoba
Montreal 916 km 569 mi 370 Algonquin Blvd. East
Muskoka 509 km 316 mi 705.531.5151
Ospasquia James
North Bay 370 km Provincial 229 mi Bay
Ottawa 730 km
Park
453 mi
Vet’s Taxi
Rouyn-Noranda 230 km 143 mi
Winisk River
Provincial Park 86 Cedar Street South
Sault Ste. Marie 512 km 318 mi
705.264.2333
Cat Lake
Ontario
Sudbury Woodland
Provincial
290 km Fawcett Lake
180 mi Busing
Park
Thunder Bay 770 km
Lake
477 mi
Wabakimi
Provincial
Ontario Northland
Lac Seul
Toronto 680 km Saint
Joseph 422 mi
Park
Kesagami
54 Spruce Street South
Quebec
Val d’Or
Kenora
Dryden 344 km 214 mi Lake
Nipigon
Prov. Park
705.264.1377
Lake of
the Woods 17
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Kapuskasing Timmins Transit
Fort
Frances By E-mail: transit@timmins.ca
Timmins
Iroquois
Thunder
International
Falls
Atikokan
Quetico Provincial
Park
11 Bay
Sleeping Giant 17
Falls
11
388 Rouyn-
Noranda Val In-Person: 54 Spruce Street South
Prov. Park Pukaskwa
National Park Missinaibi Lake
101 66 117 d’Or
By Telephone:
Lake Superior Wawa Prov. Park 101
53
61 Lake Superieur
Prov. Park
Temiskaming
Shores Main Office: 705.360.2600 ext. 3500
Lady Evelyn
Smoothwater
Handy Transit: 705.360.2600 ext. 3504
Prov. Park 101
Duluth North
35 Sault Ste. Marie Sudbury Bay Matawa
Airlines Service
Elliot Lake Sturgeon 17
17 Falls Algonquin
Pembroke Montreal
75 Prov. Park
94 Ottawa
Killarney 69 11
Gore Bay Prov. Park
Parry Sound
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62 416 Timmins Victor M. Power Airport
401 Cornwall
Minneapolis Gravenhurst
Huntsville
41
7
(Formerly Timmins Airport)
Green Bay
Lake Huron 35
Orillia
28
Kingston 4599 Airport Road
94
75
Oshawa
401
81
705.360.2636 ext. 6804
43 Toronto Lake Ontario
Air Canada: 888.247.2262
Milwaukee 90
94
Lake
Buffalo Air Creebec: 705.264.9521
Michigan
90 94
Detroit
Lake Erie 90
Bearskin Airlines: 800.465.2327
Chicago 80 Porter Airlines: 888.619.8622
Cleveland
Thunder Airlines: 866.464.2799
Know before Canada Border Services Agency:
cbsa.gc.ca
long ago it occurred. If this applies to you or someone
traveling with you, it is imperative you contact
you come!
Within Canada: 800.461.9999 Immigration Canada well in advance of your arrival.
TTY Within Canada: 866.335.3237 You will likely have to complete some paperwork and
Outside of Canada: 204.983.3500 Immigration Canada authorities will then advise you
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: of the likelihood of being allowed into Canada. Final
Information for cbp.gov or getyouhome.gov
Within the U.S.: 877.CBP.5511 (877.227.5511)
determination of your admissibility into Canada is only
made when you cross the border.
International TTY within the U.S.: 866.6582 800.877.8339
Outside of the U.S.: 202.325.8000
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS - COVID19
At time of printing, regulations pertaining to the
Visitors Grand Portage, MN Port of Entry: 218.475.2244
Frequently asked questions:
Covid-19 pandemic may have changed upon receipt
of this travel guide. Tourism Timmins strongly
canadawelcomesyou.net suggests contacting the Porcupine Health Unit to
travel.state.gov determine risk and safety measures. They can be
contacted here:
Important Notice Porcupine Health Unit
If you or anyone in your party has a felony or 169 Pine Street South
misdemeanor conviction, you may not be allowed into Timmins, ON P4N 8B7
Canada. This includes such offences as a DUI. Your Tel: 705.267.1181
admissibility to Canada depends on the nature of the Toll Free: 800.461.1818
offence, how many offences you have, as well as how porcupinehu.on.ca
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& Grassy River
High Falls
photo: clementphotography.ca
photo: clementphotography.ca
The stark beauty of High Glamping (WildExodus.com/ Pictograph paintings can skiing or snowshoeing along
Falls on the Grassy River will travel), hiking, fishing, hunting, be seen on a cliff face a 12 km trail that begins at
take your breath away. This cross-country skiing or in the Mattagami and Dalton Road just before the
pristine area appeals to many snowshoeing. Matachewan tribal territory, descent into the Grassy River
in search of natural beauty, There is presently a historical west of Temagami. First Valley. Canoeists and Kayakers
amazing sights and sounds, move to re-establish an discovered in the late 1950’s by can often be seen paddling
or to connect with ancient ancient portage that will archaeologists. These paintings to High Falls. The trail located
history. The Grassy River connect the Arctic with the are believed to be hundreds of on the east side of the river
has a long and colourful Atlantic watershed. The Little years old. Pictographs can be is often used by ATV’s in the
connection to the First Nations Hawk Portage has been seen at many locations along summer and snowmobiles
and the fur trade days. Today revived and will be maintained the Grassy River System. in the winter. An alternate
this area provides exceptional for all paddlers to enjoy and High Falls, a series of rapids method of seeing High Falls
recreational opportunities for re-live the travels of our and waterfalls with a total drop is by the Musgrove Road
bird watchers, photographers, forefathers an our First of 40 metres, can be accessed providing access to the west
paddlers, youth expeditions, Nation friends. by hiking, biking, cross-country side of the river.
Canoe, kayak & SUP routes
Paddling is one of Grassy River to Papakomeka Lake Peterlong Lake
our favourite summer Dalton Road This lake is located about 18 km Peterlong Lake is located
activities. Whether you High Falls is a series of rapids south of Timmins off Pine Street approximately 40 km south
are a novice or an expert and water falls with a total drop South. It is just outside the city of Timmins on a good gravel
paddler, the greater of about 40 metres. It can be limits and has a great launching road. There are many places
Timmins area offers a wide approached by walking, biking or point for a canoe at the north end for canoeists to camp and
cross-country skiing in the winter, of the lake. The forest on either the lake can be the beginning
variety of rivers and lakes side is mixed with black ash along point for a trip down the Grassy
approximately 26 km from the
to be enjoyed by all skill the shore. The area was an active River to Timmins or up water to
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
levels. We have several Information Centre. log drive route up until the 1950s Kapiskong, Sinclair and Loonwing
water routes marked and and in a few places the remains Lakes. Over 25 km of navigable
Route: From launch site near of boom logs can be seen. lake water can be accessed from
mapped for your safe and High Falls to Dalton Road bridge here. It is truly one of the most
carefree enjoyment. Some Trip Length: 12 km
Route: Around Papakomeka Lake
spectacular areas in the northeast
of the best canoeing is Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
Trip Length: 6 km
in spring, summer and fall.
available here and some of with a few fast places Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
Route: Around Peterlong Lake
the legendary rivers such Seasons: Spring to fall (best in Seasons: Spring to fall
Trip Length: 20 km
as the Abitibi River are early summer when water is high)
Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
right on our doorstep. Our
Seasons: Spring to fall
world class canoeing and Malette Bridge to
kayaking experienceswill Timmins Waterfront Porcupine Lake
take your breath away. The trip from the Malette Bridge
Porcupine Lake is easily
to the Timmins waterfront is about
accessible from several places.
a three hour canoe trip over flat
The best way would be using
water plus the time needed for
the Waterfront Park at the end of
a stop at the Spruce Needles Golf
Bruce Avenue in South Porcupine.
Club for lunch. It is a great way
Another launch point would be
to spend a Sunday morning for
from Bannerman Park just east
an outing close to town over
of the bridge in Porcupine.
a historic waterway. It was the
route of the Hudson Bay Traders Route: Around Porcupine Lake
in the 18th and 19th century Trip Length: 8 km
followed by loggers and Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
prospectors of the 20th century. photo: Rebel Soul Tribe Seasons: Spring to fall
Route: From Malette Bridge
(near Grant’s Plant) to Timmins
Waterfront
Trip Length: 13 km
Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
photo: clementphotography.ca Seasons: Spring to fall
photo: Drew Gauley
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Porcupine River Redstone River Timmins Waterfront Wealthy Lakes
This route is easily accessible but The Redstone can be explored in to Sandy Falls (Meadow Lake)
not often used and has ample an easterly or westerly direction On this trip you will see the The lakes are easily accessed
opportunities for wildlife viewing. from the Springs Road Bridge. Domtar-McChesney Sawmill, one by car and the launching area is
The river winds in a northeasterly The easterly or downstream of several that has played a big right beside the road. Allow about
direction that takes the canoeist section will take the canoeist part in the economy of Timmins. two hours to explore the three
behind the Owl Creek Mine and down to Nighthawk Lake, Once past the conservation lakes and, if you are open to
the Kidd Creek Metallurgical site. a distance of about 18 km. The
area, farms and homes, you will a challenge, it is possible to fight
If the plan is to travel all the way westerly or upstream side can be
enter an undeveloped area of your way through bulrushes to
to Nighthawk Lake, two days will followed to a set of rapids and
the river with quiet waters and reach a fourth lake which empties
be required. Please note that once falls about 20 km from the bridge.
trees extending down to the into the second lake from the
committed beyond 3 km, there is Route: From Redstone River water’s edge. About 13 kms down parking area.
no put out until some 30 km later. Bridge on Stringer’s Road to the the river you will see a hydro
falls on the Redstone Route: From Papakomeka Road
Route: Downriver from a launch barricade. The trip up to the power around Wealthy Lakes
site north of the Government Trip Length: 20 km station is about 14 km. Allow six
Trip Length: 6 km
Complex in Porcupine Level of Difficulty: Could be to seven hours for the return trip.
difficult due to beaver dams Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
Trip Length: 47 km Route: From Timmins Waterfront
Seasons: Spring to fall (best in to Sandy Falls Seasons: Spring to fall
Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
early summer when water is high)
Seasons: Spring to fall Trip Length: 14 km
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 Triple Lakes and
August makes the river very Chutes
difficult if not impossible to canoe. Triple Lakes is located about
For experienced canoeists the 30 km south of Timmins. On the
time to do the river is from mid east shore of the first lake there
May at spring breakup to mid was a little known mine called the
June. Those who have paddled
Triple Lakes Mine that followed
here claim it is a challenging
a quartz vein up from the water’s
and exciting trip. There are
edge. At the bottom end of the
some portages over a kilometre
in length and others of a few lakes is a portage route past an
hundred metres. impressive chute of fast moving
water that empties into a pool
photo: Mark Clement Route: From Highway 144 to at the bottom. © Ontario Tourism
Malette Bridge
Trip Length: 30 km Route: From Mountjoy River
at Marceau Lake to the Chutes
Level of Difficulty:
at north end of Triple Lakes
Recommended only for expert
canoeists Trip Length: 20 km
Seasons: Spring to early summer Level of Difficulty: Easy paddling
(many rapids with potential spills, Seasons: Spring to fall
best in early summer only)
photo: clementphotography.ca photo: Rob Armstrong photo: Rebel Soul Tribe
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Biking and hiking trails
Archie’s Rock Bridge to Bridge Gillies Grassy River/
Archie’s Rock on June 10, 2014, This trail follows the Mattagami Promenade High Falls
the Ontario Geographic Names River to the Lafleur Bridge on The Gillies Lake Conservation High Falls is a series of rapids
Board met for its 148th meeting the west side and returns to Area is the location of the most and waterfalls with a total drop
and one of the topics of Mattagami Park on the east side popular walking trail in Timmins. of about 40 metres. Grassy River
discussion was Archie’s Rock, of the river. Exotic wildlife, such It is well lit at night and access is was the site of river runs in the
a glacial deposit located in the as elk, can be seen in fenced-off possible from many points around early days of the timber industry.
vicinity of Little Star Lake. The paddocks at Cedar Meadows the lake. There are two available Logs were floated down from
Board agreed to officially name Resort on Norman Street. parking lots: off Brunette Road Peterlong Lake further upstream
the rock, Archie’s Rock, after local Route: From Mattagami Bridge north of Highway 101 and off to the mills in Timmins. The trail is
retired school teacher and world on Algonquin to Lafleur Bridge Highway 655 about 1 km north often used by ATVs in the summer
traveller, Archie Chenier who of Highway 101. and snowmobiles in the winter.
Trail Length: 6 km
discovered this hidden gem while
Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Route: Around Gillies Lake Route: From Dalton Road to
hiking in the Little Star Lake area
Trail Length: 2.5 km High Falls
back in 1955. Archie discovered Seasons: All
a glacial deposit like no other, a Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Trail Length: 12 km
massive pile of boulders the size Circle Timmins Seasons: All Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
of homes, haphazardly stacked but a long trip for one day
some eight stories high in the This trail will take the walker
Seasons: All (cross country skiing
middle of the Boreal Forest. For or cyclist around the periphery
in the winter)
more about Archie’s discovery, of the old town of Timmins.
visit tourismtimmins.com Route: Loop starting from Terry Hersey Lake
Fox Walk on Pine Street South
Trails
Bart Thompson Trip Length: 13 km
This is an extensive trail system
Trail Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
throughout the Hersey Lake
on established trails
“Named after one of the founding Conservation Area with many
members of the Trails Committee, Seasons: Spring to fall branches that make every outing
the Bart Thomson trail accesses a new experience. In the summer
the shoreline of Porcupine Lake there is good swimming at Hersey
at several locations. Here one Lake, the central hub of the trail
can take some time and observe system. A picnic area and shelter
waterfowl, beavers and muskrat, along with washroom facilities can
as well as a great variety of land be found there.
and water plants. The northerly Route: From Highway 655 to
half of the trail takes you through Hersey Lake
both lowland and upland forests,
past interesting geological Trail Length: 11.5 km
formations and several small Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
streams and ponds. or biking with a few hills
The Bart Thomson Trail is not Seasons: All (cross country skiing
maintained between November 1 ©Ontario Tourism in the winter)
and April 30 of each year.
For more information concerning
the Bart Thomson Trail and our
surrounding trails, please visit:
The Mattagami Region
Conservation Authority office is
located at:
100 Lakeshore Road
Email: info@mattagamiregion.ca photo: Anselm Baumgart photo: Drew Gauley
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Nikkie’s Trail Porcupine Lake Scout Rock Trail Terry Fox
Nickie’s Nature Trail is an Trail In the winter, this trail is used by Waterfront Trail
interpretive trail with podiums Part of the Bart Thompson Trail walkers and skiers. In the spring, This trail follows an old rail
along the way describing the system. Access is from any point summer and fall, cyclists and bed that once connected the
flora and fauna, with periodic around the lake. Most of the trail walkers travel its pathways. downtown with local sawmills.
rest stops, 2 areas with comfort is along a wooded path near The trail wanders through low- Popular with walkers and cyclists,
stations and picnic tables and the water although roads are lying areas with marsh marigolds the trail ends at the river
a gorgeous viewing platform incorporated at the north end in the spring to higher spots that waterfront, part of the Mountjoy
at Sunset Bay. There are 3 trail through Porcupine and Pottsville. were once used for farming and Historical Conservation Area
loops of varying lengths to suit Along the trail is the Whitney finally through a ravine opening that was set aside following
everyone’s walking pleasure. It Cemetery at Deadman’s Point, a onto College Street across from the disastrous flood of 1960.
is hoped that the same love and historical point of interest where Denise Park. In the spring the
Route: From Pine Street South
respect that Nickie had for nature over 40 people were buried after cherry blossoms make for
to Mattagami Waterfront
and this trail, which she walked, the famous fire of 1911 wiped a beautiful display on the trail
will grow in each of us. This trail just east of the hospital. Trail Length: 2.5 km
out the community.
was established for all of us to Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
Route: Loop around Porcupine Route: From Timmins District
develop and enjoy in memory of Hospital to Denise Park Seasons: All
Lake
the late Nicole Duciaume-Poan,
Trail Length: 8.5 km Trail Length: 4 km
a Timmins area native. It is hoped
that the same love and respect Level of Difficulty: Easy walking Level of Difficulty: Easy walking
that Nickie had for nature and this Seasons: All Seasons: All
trail, which she walked, will grow photo: Mark Clement
in each of us. Ross Stringer
From highway 101 and the White Memorial -
Birch Outpost & LCBO, turn onto Rotary Trail
Star Lake Road and drive north
for 1.6km. Veer left (northwest) This is a walking/bicycle trail that
at the fork onto Little Star Lake connects the two communities
Road and continue 1.5km to the of Schumacher and South
trailhead. Porcupine. The trail wanders
through a mixture of forest ranging
This region is unsanctioned, from poplar to white spruce to
ride at your own risk! black spruce and, in the higher
Route: Loop around Little elevations, jack pine. It is relatively
Star Lake flat with some hilly sections.
Trip Length: 1 km, 1.6 km and Route: From South Porcupine
9 km to Schumacher
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Trail Length: 8.5 km
moderate Level of Difficulty: Easy walking/
Seasons: Spring to winter biking with a few hills
Seasons: Spring to fall photo: Claude J Gagnon
photo: Mark Clement ©Ontario Tourism
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Golfing
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.
yardage at 6,548 yards, the your round with a spacious This course is enjoyed by golfers
course is extremely attractive deck overlooking the course. of all skill levels. A full practice
to both tourists and permanent 705.267.7014 facility and fine dining make
residents. The sheer beauty and facebook.com/SandyFalls the Spruce Needles Club one
challenge of this spectacular GolfCourse of northern Ontario’s best golf
course will be sure to impress. experiences.
705.264.8450 705.267.1332
hollingergolf.com spruceneedles.com
Parks & Campgrounds
From provincial parks and Private Campgrounds Address Telephone Website
private campgrounds to
secluded spots that dot our Big Water Lake Campground 6940 Highway 655 705.360.3100 bigwatercampground.ca
lakes and rivers, the Timmins
area has an abundance of McArthur Lake Lodge 705.266.5151
recreational areas to pitch The Cache Camping Ground Highway 144 705.266.1544 cachecampground.com
a tent, take a swim or have
a picnic while enjoying our Villars Bay Resort 460 Retreat Road 705.262.9828 villarsbay.com
pristine wilderness.
Wawaitin Holiday Park 7000 Dalton Road 705.266.0960 WildExodus.com
8Municipal Parks
Beautiful parks within the city
The City of Timmins is proud of the remarkable volunteers
who built and currently maintain these parks.
by Diane Armstrong
Bannerman Park is located on the eastern
shore of Porcupine Lake. Designated in 1954 to honour
George Bannerman, the man who started the 1909
Porcupine Gold Rush, the park was officially opened
in 1959. Beginning with funding from the Whitney
School Reunion in 2003, a large group of volunteers
with community support continued raising money
to expand the park to what it is today. The expansion
included gardens, a gazebo, lighting, walking trail
and benches overlooking the lake. The rededication
of the park was held on June 27, 2012 and is
a popular site for weddings.
Kobzar Park is a small oasis on the corner of
Mountjoy Street and Second Avenue, not far from the busy
downtown core. The park was originally dedicated in 1981
to honour the contributions of early Ukrainian pioneers to
the fabric of the City. The park fell into disrepair and suffered
vandalism until a group of volunteers called the Ukrainian
Cultural Group of Timmins worked on the rejuvenation in
2013. In addition to the beautiful wrought iron arch that
remained from the original park, soon there will be a bronze
statue of Taras Shevchenko, a famous Ukrainian poet and
author, as well as benches and landscaping.
McIntyre Park is found on the road past the
McIntyre Community Building to what is perhaps
the most ambitious, volunteer park rejuvenation in
the City. Once a showcase built for the people of
Schumacher by the McIntyre Mine, this park fell into
ruin after the mine closed until it was adopted as a
project by the Schumacher Lions Club. Through the
years, the gardens and fountain have been restored,
wide expanses of lawns are maintained, a children’s
photo: Brian Cleverdon
play area has been added and the entrance to the
park is graced by the Miner’s Memorial. Many other
amenities can be found, making this park another local
favourite for wedding photos and family gatherings.Dana-Jowsey Lakes
Provincial Park
Located 30 km west of Timmins, about 7 km north off Highway 101, this park
provides minimal visitor facilities. The park offers good fishing, swimming, boating
and hiking opportunities plus a picnic area and boat launching site. Dana and
Jowsey Lakes are ideal for canoeing and the shoreline of Dana Lake which has
several islands that have fairly large red and white pines dominating the skyline.
The lake itself is made up of several bays so canoeing is somewhat protected
even in a mild wind. A trip to the park makes for a pleasant one day outing.
705.272.7107 | ontarioparks.com
Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park
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.comTHE
Spirit Moose
FOREST
E veryone knows that Moose are
brown, even if they’ve never seen
one in person. Big and brown.
Even Bullwinkle, the famous cartoon Moose
is brown. Moose calves can be very light-
Foleyet and Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park
seem to be at the centre of this White
Moose Forest. Folks local to this area
have seen them, surprisingly, while driving
along Highway 101. The Ivanhoe Lake
It seems that it’s all about genetics.
The gene that controls the colour of their
fur usually makes it brown. In the case of
the white Moose, this gene is turned off,
so it doesn’t give the fur any colour and
coloured when they are very young – park superintendent has seen them. that lack of colour makes it look white.
even a bright cinnamon colour, but they So if Moose are supposed to be brown, For some reason, there seem to be a lot
always turn brown as they get older. Always. why are some of these ones white? of these white Moose around Ivanhoe Lake
There is a place, however, where the Could there just be an unusual number and Foleyet. If you visit the area, you aren’t
Moose aren’t following the rules... of albino Moose? An albino animal, or guaranteed to see a white Moose, but your
West of Timmins there’s a place not even a person, lacks pigment in their hair, chances are better here than just about
shown on any map. You could call it skin and eyes. These white Moose have anywhere else.
“The White Moose Forest”. Some locals brown eyes though... so they can’t be For more information about camping
call the ghostly inhabitants “Spirit Moose.” albino. Some of them have flecks of at Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park in the
In this forest some of the Moose are white. brown fur, and a few are patchy with “White Moose Forest”, see the page
Yes, completely white. The little town of white and brown coats. in this guide on Provincial Parks.Arts, Culture & Heritage
Like the saying goes, when one door The discovery of gold in 1909 helped
closes, another opens. And that is pretty shape our community and the many things
All that
much what happened after the sale and that define it. Our colourful past helped to
closure of the once popular Timmins shape our promising future. Hardy and
glitters
Underground Mine Tour some three years adventurous souls such as Benny Hollinger,
ago to make way for the Hollinger Open Sandy McIntyre and Jack Wilson, were on
Pit mine, a mine currently in operation in to something. Was it a vision, an intuition
a very urban setting. or simply a gut feeling? You be the judge.
For many, this development is a short Picture for a moment the exhilaration
term pain for what will be a much longer that men like Jack Wilson and his fellow
is gold:
gain, a legacy of sorts. You see, once the prospectors felt when in 1909 they
operation comes to an end, Goldcorp will discovered the “Golden Staircase” that
return the land to the city in the form of would become the fabled Dome Mine,
a beautiful green space complete with a mine giant that operated and produced
Visitor Welcome Centre, biking and hiking gold for over 100 years. Overnight, Timmins
trails, observation platform, celebration spaces became the premiere mining camp in North
A Self-Guided and a man-made lake.
Also of note is that in the overall
America. Where other mining camps have
come and gone, Timmins has carried on.
Heritage Tour process, hundreds of jobs were created, an
extensive mine related investment was put
Through booms and busts and even the
catastrophic fire that cut through the
forward and hundreds of local companies Porcupine in 1911, it endured, continued
and retailers have benefitted immensely. to grow and attracted many community
Mine hazards that were left behind by the builders who found fame and fortune
Hollinger Pit predecessors have been by association to the mining discoveries.
rehabilitated.
East End:
Mine artifacts, buildings and a collection 71 Main Street,
of seven life sized statues from the Maurice The Porcupine Gold Rush
Gaudreault Collection depicting miners in
various work related poses have found Downtown Timmins:
new homes and are available for your Hollinger Park, Algonquin Blvd. East,
enjoyment. Each site has a story board “The Big Three”, homage to the McIntyre,
that brings our rich heritage and history Hollinger and Dome Mines.
back to life. Timmins Police Services,
The story begins in 1909 with the 185 Spruce Street South
Porcupine Gold Rush, a gold rush like no “Hard Rock Driller”
other. By 2011, the Porcupine Camp had Timmins Public Library,
mined over 70 million ounces of gold, 320 Second Avenue
compared to the 12 million ounces produced “A Day at the Hollinger”
during the well-known Klondike Gold Rush.
Timmins Museum: NEC,
Hundreds of men headed north to 325 Second Avenue
Timmins in search of fame and fortune and “The Prospector’s Shack”
this migration fuelled the Porcupine Gold and the “Hollinger House”
Rush. One hundred years later, interest in
the Timmins region is still at an all-time North End:
high with prospectors, developers and after- Golden Manor Home for the Aged,
market mine related manufacturers finding 481 Melrose Blvd.
their way here in search of prosperity. “The Gold Seekers”
From the discovery of gold and other Victor M Power, Timmins Airport,
precious metals such as nickel, copper, Airport Road
zinc, silver and diamonds, history seems “The Refinery Pour”
to repeat itself and the city with a heart Victor M Power, Timmins Airport,
of gold continues to reap the benefits of Airport Road
this exploration fever. “Original Blast Furnace, Porcupine Camp”
photo: Brad Wood
12Franco-Ontario Music Mixed Media Arts Thurston Stained
The La Ronde Cultural Center is Glass & Studio
a center which aims to promote, Timmins Symphony Porcupine Art Club This uniquely northern studio
stimulate and animate French Orchestra is found at 35 Father Costello
The aims of this club are to
life within our community. It Drive, where they have been
allows francophones to come The Timmins Symphony foster the appreciation of art,
to promote high standards in creating custom stained glass
together in the same place in Orchestra began in 1979
painting – whether pursuing a treasures for over 15 years. As
order to preserve and develop under the baton of the late Emil
career or simply a hobby – and a stained glass supplier offering
their identity and their culture. It First and it was formed by an
to interest the public. stained glass artwork for your
also allows the French-speaking ambitious group of musicians
individual to flourish and express collection, importance is placed
and supporters who were porcupineartclub.com
themselves in French. on the customer’s experience
inspired after a successful
while visiting the studio and
woodwind recital in the July of
At the centre we offer activities for
that year. Our present music Wawaitin Clayworks satisfaction with their purchase.
the community; painting, crafts for
children, card games with the Bel director Dr. Joshua Wood Local handcrafted pottery by 705.531.2928
Âge, a variety of dance classes, comes to us from southern artist Linda Guiho. facebook.com/
a Chalk Couture class, exercise Ontario with fresh and inspiring facebook.com/ thurstonstainedglass
classes (yoga, pilates, aerobics ideas and set skills that will Wawaitin-ClayWorks-
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an artistic program with varied for our ensembles. The over 50
shows for all ages. community players are mentored
For more information, you can by a core group of professional
visit our website at musicians who are also on
larondetimmins.ca/ Faculty with the School of Music.
programmation- timminssymphony.com
communautaire-2021
Timmins Police Pipes
Dance Studios and Drums
The Timmins Police Pipes and
Melissa Kelly Drums was formed by Tom Luke
Dance Academy in the summer of 2000.
photo: Timmins Symphony Orchestra
222 Cedar Street S. This volunteer band is comprised
705.268.1116 of police, correctional officers,
and, for the most part, civilians.
Pat Picard The Timmins Police Pipes and
Drums is currently under the
School of Dance direction of Pipe Major Tom
245 Craig Street Luke. We are proud musical photo: Porcupine Art Club photo: Timmins Police Pipes and Drums
705.268.5400 ambassadors for the Timmins
Police Service and Association,
Classical Dance Arts and the City of Timmins.
100 Lincoln Avenue facebook.com/pages/
705.268.7966 Timmins-Police-Pipes-
Drums/
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Dance Academy
Hwy 101, Porcupine
705.235.5588
13Arts, Culture & Heritage
Discover 1The McIntyre Community
Building built in 1938 for
employees of the McIntyre
3The Timmins Fire Hall on
Cedar, built in 1957, is home
to the Timmins Fire Chief. His
5The Timmins Public Library
is an architectural gem and
community haven. Timber was
the Hidden Porcupine Mines. The company’s
president, Mr. J.P. Bickell, directed
jurisdiction includes six other fire
halls: Mountjoy, South Porcupine,
chosen as the primary building
material to reflect the importance
Treasures
that the building be modelled as Schumacher, Whitney, Connaught of the forest products sector in
a smaller version of Maple Leaf and Victor M. Power Airport. The the heritage, culture and economy
Gardens. Frank Mahovlich and Bill Municipal Fire Department has a of Timmins.
of the Barilko are just two of the sporting
greats who got their start at the
“Mac”!
long history in the Porcupine - the
first organized fire department
was established shortly after the 6The Whitney Cemetery was
Porcupine great fire in 1911. established after the great fire in
1911. The victims were buried at
2
The Municipal Building, on its this location and it is commonly
Goldfields! opening in 1938, was proclaimed
by the Porcupine Advance as one
of the most modern municipal
4The Timmins Memorial
Cemetery was originally
established in 1917, under
referred to as Deadman’s Point to
this day. The cemetery remains
in service and points of interest
centres in Northern Ontario. The direction of Father Theriault. include the monument to victims
Look out for these most recent addition is a mural by Points of interest include the of the Great Porcupine Fire and
local landmarks which artist Mique Michelle, completed monument to victims of the 1928 the Wiess Family Crypt.
in 2019 as part of the Indigenous Hollinger Mine Disaster, the final
reflect the city’s Teachings Murals Project. resting place of hometown hockey
rich industrial and hero Bill Barilko and tombs
multicultural heritage. bearing the names of well-known
families and early pioneers of the
Porcupine.
1 3 5
2 4 6
photos: Timmins Municipal Heritage Committee
14What do A.J. Casson, a jackleg drill and the
Porcupine Advance newspaper have in common?
All of these pieces can be found in the collections
of the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre!
The Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre dating from 1908. Researchers are welcomed to
operates as a community museum and a national submit their requests and arrange for study time
exhibition centre; we connect objects of cultural and with the collection.
national significance to our community and visitors. The museum grounds include an example of
Our collections, exhibitions and programmes have a historic Hollinger House; the exhibits in the home
the power to educate, inspire and transform depict what life could have been like in the 1930’s in
individuals of all ages, from our local, regional and Timmins. A prospectors’ cabin recreates a bit of the
national communities. wild frontier and tells the story of early prospectors
The Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre to our area. Three bronze sculptures by artist Tyler
is located at 325 Second Avenue, in downtown Fauvelle commemorate three early prospectors.
Timmins. The museum includes a history gallery Finally, a trip to the museum would not be
featuring “Where we Stand – Stories of the Land”, complete without a visit to our Museum Gift Shop.
our permanent history exhibit detailing the stories of Local handmade crafts and Canadian souvenirs
the Porcupine region dating from 5000 years ago to (made in Canada!) are available year round. Our
the present. Our temporary gallery space hosts children’s corner offers a variety of educational (but
travelling exhibitions from across Canada, as well as fun!) toys and games
regional art exhibitions featuring artists from
Northeastern Ontario. Educational programmes are The Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre is
available for grades one to twelve and are delivered opened year round, seven days a week; admission is free.
in both English and French. We also offer a variety of
workshops for adults and children dealing with arts
and heritage themes. The museum archival collection
timminsmuseum.ca
includes over 20,000 images of the Porcupine, 705.360.2617
15
Photo: Brad WoodIndigenous Teachings Murals Project
The Indigenous Murals, which can now be experienced while
visiting the City of Timmins, have been created to honour the
rich history and teachings of our Indigenous community. This
was a Misiway initiative funded by the Ontario Arts Council
and came to fruition through the efforts of Kristin Murray
(Health Promoter - Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community
Health Centre) and Katelyn Malo (Photographer - Katelyn Malo
Photography).
The premise of the Youth Mural Project was that through
the Indigenous Teachings by the Elders to the Youth it would
enable the Youth to depict those teachings through murals.
This is also a method that bridges the level of understanding
between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples by promoting
the transfer of knowledge and honouring the stages of life
and their respective roles, as depicted in the medicine wheel.
The murals allow everyone to learn about these traditions
and culture. Our hope is that the murals will pave the way for
relationship building between all nations. These murals provide
people of all nations an understanding of the traditions,
culture and customs of Indigenous peoples. The murals also
speak to the partnerships within the city. Many relationships
and friendships were established between the business and
building owners and youth; as well as art enthusiasts and
up-and coming artists.
Locations you may view the Indigenous murals:
• Victor M. Power Airport
• Timmins Museum and National Exhibition Centre
(by Shaun Hedican)
• Porcupine Advance Printers (both sides of the building)
• Timmins City Hall
• Gibby’s Tavern
• Timmins Flower Shop
• Former PACE building
• The Brick (by Mique and Kalkidan)
• Timmins Chamber of Commerce (by Mique and Kalkidan)
• The Urban Farm – South Porcupine Location
• Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre
Please visit tourismtimmins.com for addresses of the
above sites.
photos: Kenneth HarrisonIndigenous 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
Competitive events
The City of Timmins is Porcupine Ski Timmins Golden Gold Rush Run
renowned for the many Runners Loppet Trails Half Marathon An annual event held in Timmins,
high quality, well-organized The Porcupine Ski Runners annual Half Marathon COME RUN OR the city with a heart of gold.
competitive events that Loppet is a chance for the whole WALK WITH US... This fun and The “Gold Rush Run” is an
take place here every year. family to enjoy a weekend of cross competitive event includes a appropriately named competitive
country skiing. Enjoy the Short & half marathon run or walk, a two 5 km race as well as a 2 km fun
The scope of the various Sweet challenges suited for the person half marathon relay, a run. Having run for more than
events continue to grow, whole family. Whether you are 5 km run or walk and a family ten years it boasts having on
year after year and these a competitive skier or new to the 2 km run or walk. The exciting average more than 200 runners
sport, there is a distance and half marathon race course in attendance. Held annually
are attracting participants on Sunday of the Thanksgiving
category for you. We’ll provide starts at the Timmins Regional
from throughout North you with a hot lunch, a chance at Athletics and Soccer complex, long weekend it offers a fast flat
America to travel to Timmins dozens of draw prizes and a relaxing takes runners through the streets course complete with water station,
to compete hoping to earn social atmosphere after the race in leading to the southern part of the finishing medal, post-race breakfast,
bragging rights or to win the beautiful Xstrata Chalet. city, into historical Schumacher, race event t-shirt, chip timing,
along Gillies Lake path and into registration grab bag and random
big money. Event organizers porcupineskirunners.com door prizes. Custom made medals
our beautiful nature trail system.
are anxious to welcome & cash prizes are awarded to top
you to their competition goldentrailshalfmarathon.ca
Pro National male and female age group winners
and wish you luck. Challenge with $400 prizes going to top male
Visit tourismtimmins.com Mattagami First and female overall. The race is
Canadian Snowcross Racing held at École Secondaire Publique
and read through the returns to Timmins, Ontario, in Nation Fishing Renaissance and winds throughout
calendar of events for early 2021 and will be located at Derbies the Mountjoy area of Timmins.
dates and links. the end of Spruce Street South all The Mattagami First Nation is host goldrushrun.ca
snowmobilers will be able to ride to three major angling events in
right to the race track. High flying, the Timmins area. The community
fast racing presented by Eclipse has hosted fishing tournaments Local Hockey
Financial will take place both days and derbies over the past 20 years, Check out some exciting local
from 9 am to sundown. Come out including two summer events hockey, whether its a tournament
and cheer the racers on! sanctioned by the Northern or a regular season game.
snowcross.com Ontario Walleye Trail, and a winter
ice pike derby. These events Timmins Rock Junior A
attract all types of anglers. Anyone timminsrock.com
looking to spend a great weekend Timmins Minor Hockey
of fishing with friends and family Association
while eyeing the prizes should timminsminorhockey.com
not miss out! Porcupine Minor Hockey
mattagami.com Association
photo: David Laneville
porcupineminorhockey.com
Schumacher Minor Hockey
Association
schumacherday.com
Timmins Ringette Association
timminsringette.com
photo: Thomas Perry photo: Claude J Gagnon
18Urban attractions and events
705MX Hollinger Park Timmins Skate Park Timmins Wake Park
Timmins only motocross track Mini-Putt The Timmins Skate Park is located Northern Ontario’s first wake park
located 20 minutes from the The Hollinger Park Mini-Putt next to the Whitney Arena in South located in the heart of the city
City Centre. This 10 hectare plot offers an 18 hole mini-putt, Porcupine. Complete with two at the Gillies Lake Conservation
has a lot to offer for any skilled batting cages and basketball opposing starting ramps, a three Area on the lake’s southeast
rider. At the 705MX motocross hoops. Season memberships, sectioned box, a bowl and several corner along Highway 655. This
riders are able to practice their group rates and birthday ledges and rails, the Timmins state of the art recreational
skills through the sharp corners, packages are available. Skate Park is a great place for facility features the revolutionary
big jumps and wide open space. BMXers, skateboarders and inline System 2.0; an electric cable-
705.264.7888 skaters to get off of the streets ski system that pulls the rider
5050 Kamiskotia Road
Mount Jamieson Resort and enjoy a great place to ride across the lake and replaces the
705.363.8185 Mid-Town Bowl or skate. need for a motorized boat. The
4867-4969 Harold Avenue System 2.0 is by far the simplest
Mid-Town Bowl is a 20 lane, and easiest way to learn how
5-pin bowling alley located in the Porcupine
to wakeboard. With the cable
Timmins Regional heart of Timmins that features operator able to adjust the speed
Athletics and Soccer computerized scoring, nighttime Riverview Off Leash and a certified instructor on hand
Complex “Glow Bowling”, arcade games Dog Park allows for comfort and safety at
and more. Mid-Town Bowl is all times; it makes for the ideal
The Timmins Regional Athletics fully licensed under LLBO and is Located at 30 Mattagami Blvd.,
and Soccer Complex is a state Riverview Off Leash Dog Park learning situation for all ages and
located at 70 Algonquin Boulevard skill levels. Rental equipment
of the art facility located at West. provides plenty of recreation
365 Theriault Blvd. next to Ecole for dogs, big and small. The is available for all ages and
Secondaire Catholique Theriault 705.267.3500 8,000 square foot park has riding passes can be purchased
in Timmins, Ontario. This facility a supply of water to keep your onsite or online. Groups and
includes an internationally pet hydrated, with free parking private sessions are welcomed.
certified track and field complex for 25 vehicles. Lighting and large Call ahead or text to book your
with an eight lane rubberized shade trees will be added to this session. For online booking and
track as well as several jumping popular dog park. summer camp registration visit
and throwing areas. It also our website.
includes two full size soccer fields, Hours of Operation:
one of which is fully lighted and May & June: Monday-Friday
several smaller soccer pitches. 5 pm-8 pm
The complex is managed by Weekends: 11 am-7 pm
a board of directors representing July & August: 7days/week
the partners who technically 11 am-8 pm
own the facility. It operates from September (after Labour Day):
the beginning of May to the end Monday-Friday 5 pm-7 pm
of October. It can be rented at Weekends: 1 pm-6 pm
reasonable cost for play days,
tournaments, track meets. 705.262.1160
timminswakepark.com
joel23brunet@hotmail.com
photo: Claude J Gagnon
19Urban attractions and events
Apiary Tours Cedar Meadows Historical Plaques Porcupine Miner’s
Come visit our research apiary, Wilderness Park in Timmins Memorial
learn about bees, see three types View many different species CFCL Radio This tribute was made possible
of hives, sample local honey, of Canadian wildlife, including In Mattagami Historical Park, thanks to the fundraising efforts
walk our nature trails and more. moose, deer, elk, bison and at the edge of the parking lot of the Porcupine Miner’s Memorial
School class visits are welcome! mountain goats, all in a natural just off the entrance to the park Committee which included
Tours are offered from June to outdoor setting. Situated on from Riverside Drive/Algonquin donations from local contractors.
October. Please dress according 275 acres, Cedar Meadows is Boulevard West. The statue of the miner, head
to weather conditions. If possible, a year round resort and spa frame and tablets bearing the
Frederick House
wear light coloured clothing, located on the mighty Mattagami names of 594 miners killed in
Near the site of the former post,
closed toe shoes and socks. And River just five minutes from mining accidents was unveiled
at Barbers Bay near Connaught,
don’t forget your insect repellent. downtown Timmins. It offers in 2008 and, in the following
on Road 610, 17 km from
Any persons allergic to bee stings unique opportunities to explore Highway 101. year, the statues of a mother
should bring their EpiPen. Tour the ecology, biology and history and two children were unveiled
duration is approximately one Kenogamissi Post
of the area. to commemorate those families
hour. Honey and pollen will be At the public boat access area
877.207.6123 left behind. This is located on
available for purchase. beside the Cache Campground
cedarmeadows.com McIntyre Road, Schumacher,
on Kenogamissi Lake, off
Tournées aussi disponsibles Ontario.
Highway 144, southwest of
en français. Timmins.
705.465.1134 Dream Acres Ride The North,
Porcupine Fire
timminsecobees.com Alpaca Farm In Porcupine, at the White Motorcycle Touring
The Dream Acres Alpaca Farm is Waterfront Conservation Area Ride The North is a motorcycle
located just east of Timmins. Come at the shore, beyond the eastern
Canada’s Greatest visit these inquisitive animals up end of Shamrock Avenue.
program developed to help
promote motorcycle touring in
Goldfields! close. They are very sociable and legendary Northeastern Ontario.
A self-guided tour Porcupine Mining Area
all have different personalities In Porcupine, at the northeast The program includes the
A self-guided tour The Timmins which lead to wonderful photo corner of King Street promotion of five qualified biker
area is one of the richest gold opportunities. Take a tour to learn (Highway 101) and friendly motorcycle touring routes
fields in the world and over the all about these wonderful creatures Bellemare Street. in Northeastern Ontario with the
past century has produced more or book an “alpaca walk” through main loop tour accessing the City
gold than any mining camp our nature trails. We are open year of Timmins. The motorcycle map
in Canada. Today, the City of round and also have an on farm features the City of Timmins as
Timmins is Northern Ontario’s store where you can purchase a stop and stay location for riders
third largest city and remains alpaca products of all kinds. who are brave enough to take
one of Canada’s major centres Alpaca fiber is warmer than wool, on the “Great Legends Circle
of mining. Not only is mining considered hypoallergenic and Tour.” An overnight stay, a visit
a key part of the city’s heritage, has very little to no itch. Keep an to the Timmins Museum Nation
but Timmins has also become eye out for our Open House which Exhibition Centre and many dining
a leader in rehabilitating former takes place late June. options are recommended, as
mining sites into parks and Please call us to schedule riders make their way through
recreational lands. This GeoTour your visit. the city limits.
highlights Timmins’ “Big Three”
705.273.1656 ridethenorth.com
gold mines – Hollinger, Dome
and McIntyre – as well as city dreamacres.ca
parks reclaimed from former
mine sites. To get your copy of
this self-guided tour please
contact Tourism Timmins
800.387.8466
tourismtimmins.com
photo: clementphotography.ca photo: Lacey Rigg photo: Robin Allen
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