Things to do in Northwestern Ontario

Activities, attractions and tours

Beautiful Park with some very nice sites.
Beautiful Park with some very nice sites.
My cousins took us out on Rainy Lake. Many of the small islands still contain remnants of gold mines from the late 1800s and early 1900s started by some of the first fur trappers in the area.
Once you reach the top of the peak where the bench is you have to continue to walk for another 20 or so minutes to reach this area. It's not hidden so as you continue through various open areas you will just have to keep going until you arrive.
Early morning warmth on the Lake of the Woods in Anicinabe Park, Kenora. Lake of the Woods is over 70 miles long and wide, and contains more than 14,552 islands and 65,000 miles of shoreline. Sixth largest freshwater Lake partly in the US after the 5 Great Lakes. #GreatOutdoors
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What to do in Northwestern Ontario

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Fort William, formerly a fur trading post and now a national historic site of Canada, is seen on a bright sunny day in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Fort William Historical Park

You can study the exhibits at Fort William Historical Park, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Thunder Bay. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Fort William Historical Park
Beautiful falls with a campground nearby. These falls are on the Kaminiquista River a few miles west of Thunder Bay. #GreatOutdoors

Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park during your travels in Oliver Paipoonge. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
Lake Rainy in the Voyaguer National Park tour of the Boreal forest covered islands

Voyageurs National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Voyageurs National Park, a lovely green space in International Falls. Discover the area's waterfalls and local chocolate shops.

Voyageurs National Park
Just a chunk of Amethyst hanging out on the ground. This mine is definitely a place to check out if you are in Ontario!

Amethyst Mine Panorama

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Amethyst Mine Panorama in Shuniah. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Amethyst Mine Panorama

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

If Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Thunder Bay.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

Intercity Shopping Centre

During your trip to Thunder Bay, you can enjoy retail therapy at Intercity Shopping Centre. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Intercity Shopping Centre

Lakehead University

Explore the campus of Lakehead University during your stay in Thunder Bay. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lakehead University

OLG Casino Thunder Bay

Why not roll the dice with a visit to OLG Casino Thunder Bay during your visit to Thunder Bay? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

OLG Casino Thunder Bay

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company

You can take time to visit Lake of the Woods Brewing Company during your travels to Kenora. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company

Areas of Northwestern Ontario

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Kenora Harbourfront

While visiting Kenora Harbourfront, you might make a stop by sights like Lake of the Woods Museum and McLeod Park.

Kenora Harbourfront