Ontario's Wilderness Region

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Communities

Cobalt/Coleman

Black River-Matheson

Temiskaming Shores

Smooth Rock Falls

Kirkland Lake

Iroquois Falls

Kapuskasing

Moonbeam

Englehart

Cochrane

Earlton

Temagami

Timmins

Moosonee

Hearst

Moonbeam introduces new and exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors. Discover an impressive natural landscape on any of our 7 trails which cover a total of 34 kilometres. Go walking, running, cycling, skateboarding and in-line skating in the summer as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. The Rémi Ski Hill is one of the favorite hang-outs during the winter, where you can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and more!

Visitors to this area will experience a side of life rarely seen in the rest of Canada. These tiny communities provide service to the railway as well as being the main jumping off point to the coastal communities along James Bay. Ontario Northland’s Polar Bear Express Train offers regular service between Cochrane and Moosonee.

Come swim with the bears! That’s what visitors can do in Cochrane, the southern terminus of the world famous Polar Bear Express excursion train. Cochrane is home to the Polar Bear Conservation and Education Habitat and Heritage Village, which Nanook the male bear, Aurora and Nakita, his two female companions, call home. Perhaps the most adventurous aspect of the Habitat is the fact that visitors can wade in the same pool as the bears, separated by a specially made glass.

This municipality consists of a group of northern communities where hospitality is a way of life. There is Holtyre, Matheson, Ramore, Shillington and Val Gagne. The area is also billed as 300-thousand acres of paradise! Snowmobilers know this area well. And when the snow melts, the area is a prime destination for anglers, hunters, boaters and every type of outdoor adventure seekers. ATV riders will find dozens of back country trails that lead to excellent fishing spots.

Timmins is the largest community in Ontario’s Wilderness Region. Timmins is served by a modern airport as well as accommodations that have taken steps to make your experience relaxing and worry free. Timmins serves as a geographic hub where tourists can travel to outlying centres for as many days as they please. Anglers, hunters and back country travelers can stay at fine resorts and lodges and eat in great dining rooms, while being minutes away from the pristine wilderness.

One of the most historic towns in the region, Cobalt was founded shortly after the turn of the last century when railroad tie cutters discovered rich veins of silver. There is also the legend of blacksmith Fred Larose. He is credited with the discovery after he threw his hammer at a pesky fox and uncovered rich veins of silver. Either way, the rush was on. Within months, Cobalt was Canada’s exciting boom town. Little wonder Cobalt was named Ontario’s Most Historic Town.

The quiet northern town of Smooth Rock Falls is the perfect stopover and supply centre for the northern traveler. Local motels and restaurants are friendly and happy to see you. Many visitors enjoy having a picnic at the small park beside the bridge that spans Mattagami River. There is a terrific lookout point situated close to the mill. Smooth Rock is also a good spot for anglers, hunters, canoe trippers and other back country adventure seekers - providing access to many lakes and rivers.

Hearst is in the midst of Northern Ontario’s exceptional outdoor adventure country. Each year, thousands of travelers enjoy fabulous scenery as their train rolls and rumbles through the Algoma region on its way to Hearst. There are several local resort and lodge operations that cater to international travelers who have come to hunt moose and bear or to land a trophy sized northern pike. Hearst offers a wealth of restaurants, hotels, motels and campgrounds to suite every taste.

Kirkland Lake has a history that is more than mining. Hockey fans can tell you the engravings on the Stanley Cup include the names of many Kirkland Lakers who made a huge impact to the National Hockey League. This is all on display at the new Hockey Heritage North museum. Of course there is a wealth of outdoor adventures in this area also. Whether it’s boating, camping, fishing or viewing wildlife, there is so much to see and do.

Enjoy walking or biking through the beautiful and peaceful boreal forest or use the trail in the winter for skiing. Friendly and knowledgeable guides will lead you on a Pulp and Paper Path Tour, through one of Canada’s largest and most important industries supplying the world with newsprint and other forest products. Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck in the search for Moby Pike fishing derby. Get on the green at the Abitibi Golf Club and enjoy a full-service golf facility.

Sitting in the heart of the region’s farming belt, Earlton is located on HWY 11 as well as being situated on the Ontario Northland main rail line. With nice motels and restaurants it’s a popular stopover point for travelers. The annual steam and antique show continues to be one of the best events of the summer. It attracts steam engine enthusiasts from across Ontario. Don’t forget to visit the bison!

Temiskaming Shores is a vital and thriving group of communities along the scenic western shore of Lake Temiskaming. A commercial hub in an agricultural and mining region, Temiskaming Shores caters to many tourists and traveling experiences. With several hotels, restaurants, resorts and lodges, it is one of the key areas of Ontario’s Wilderness Region. With many events and many experience opportunities, expect to see many travelers in Temiskaming Shores every year.

Englehart is a railway town located on the Ontario Northland main line. The town has excellent walking trails where hikers and nature lovers can get out, enjoy the fresh air and experience the sights and sounds of wildlife. There is even a trail that connects to nearby Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park, which itself is a nature lover’s mecca. Englehart also offers excellent fishing with numerous lakes and rivers teeming with the favorites of anglers - walleye, trout, bass and northern pike.

Temagami is the true gateway to adventure and excitement in Ontario’s Wilderness Region. Truly an adventurer’s mecca to Northern Ontario, Temagami is filled with an abundance of beautiful wilderness, that caters to experiences such as back country hiking, camping, fishing and snowmobiling in the winter months. Learn more about Temagami today!

Kapuskasing lives up to its reputation with a host of great restaurants and comfortable hotels. This is a community that openly enjoys winter with the Festival of Lights and numerous snowmobile events, the town also knows how to celebrate summer in style. One of the biggest events in OWR is the Kapuskasing Lumberjack Heritage Festival. Kapuskasing is a four season destination with endless adventures and attractions.

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