Nipigon -
Canada’s Crossroads to Land and Lake Adventures
Nipigon is a natural visitor destination anytime of year. Nestled against a backdrop of dramatic landscapes and the world’s largest freshwater lake, Nipigon has a wealth of activities to offer all ages, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
The Paddle-to-The-Sea
Park is Nipigon’s newest attraction. Located in the heart of the downtown, this world-class children’s park leads families on a journey through the Great Lakes, following the renowned story of the Paddle-to-The-Sea children’s book by Holling C. Holling. This classic story was captured by famous Canadian canoeist Bill Mason in his Oscar nominated National Film Board production, Paddle-to-the-Sea.
The interactive story is told through the eyes of a young First Nations boy and features hands-on experiences of discovery and adventure for children.
Paddle-to-The-Sea
Park
is an engaging expression of
Nipigon’s close
historical and cultural connection to the land and the lakes. Today, just as in the pages of its storied past, Nipigon is a legendary outdoor playground for adventures
on both
land and lake.
You'll find many suggestions of where to visit and stay on our website
www.nipigon.net
If you would like to talk to a Nipigon Tourism representative, please contact us at 1-877-596-1359 and we will be happy to assist.
Land Recreation
Nipigon has walking trails to suit every age, fitness level and time period. The Red Rock-Nipigon Hiking Trail offers
a short 20 minutes walk
along the Nipigon Marina but also connects
to challenging hikes that lead to scenic cliff top lookouts. For the more adventurous, the area offers countless day-use trails that head deep into the wildlife inhabited woodlands of Ruby
Lake
Provincial
Park and the Lake Nipigon Basin Signature Site.
The Nipigon region is also home to some of the best and most accessible rock and ice climbing adventures in North America. Ancient towering cliffs can be found just 20 kilometres north of Nipigon at the Pijitawabik Palisades of Orient
Bay. The Palisades are one of the oldest and most impressive geological sites in Northwestern Ontario and are set against a backdrop of thunderous waterfalls and unique wildlife species.
For those looking to experience what a true Canadian winter is all about, Nipigon’s alpine landscapes and trails create an exhilarating winter wonderland for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter camping
and back country snow shoeing activities. Experienced local outfitters provide guided outdoor adventures to visitors all year round. Choose your adventure, do one, do two or do them all!
Annual Events
Nipigon hosts several major festivals and events throughout the year. No matter what season you visit Nipigon, you’ll find a festival for you.
The Nipigon Blueberry Blast, held during the long weekend of August, is a favourite for families. The bus goes picking every morning and visitors always return smiling with buckets full of blueberries.
The festival features a parade, live entertainment, an exhibition, fish fry and clowns for the kids. Contact Gina Barnes (807)887-3701
Pedal hard, pedal long in the 3rd Annual Epic Adventures Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, August 14, 2010. The format is an 8-Hour endurance race, in which each solo rider or team completes as many laps possible around a technical and extremely fun local mountain bike trail in an 8 hour time period. www.epicadventures.com
The Nipigon Fall Fishing Festival draws thousands of visitors every Labour Day weekend with fish derbies, softball and exhibition grounds during the day, and live entertainment in the evenings. Visitors return every year from across Northwestern Ontario and beyond. www.fallfishingfestival.ca
Nipigon Marina
Located on the most northerly point of the Great Lakes, above the 49th parallel, the Nipigon Marina is the perfect jumping off point to explore the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area and the deep majesty of the Nipigon River. The Nipigon River is the largest tributary to Lake Superior and famous for offering a century of world class fishing. Take time to view the ancient First Nations rock paintings that mark the cliffs over the river. The Marina offers diesel fill up and showers, pump out services and overnight docking. Visitors are invited to collect a certificate from the Mayor of Nipigon to recognize that they crossed the 49
th
Parallel as they travelled up the river.
Home of the World-Record Brook Trout
Some of Canada’s most impressive freshwater fishing action starts on the Nipigon lakes and rivers every spring. This is where you’ll find some of the biggest brook trout in the world as well as walleye, salmon, sturgeon, and lake trout. It’s easy for both new and seasoned anglers to get hooked on the quantity and size of the Nipigon catch and it’s a truly unique fishing experience that lures anglers back to Nipigon time and again.
The Nipigon
River
itself is a year-round fishery and is considered one of the best brook trout rivers in North America, as well as one of the most scenic fishing destinations in the world for a shore lunch.
Here, the unparalleled beauty of the wilderness surroundings and the cool crystal clear waters totally enhance
the fishing experience. Local professional guides are skilled and knowledgeable on the local rivers and lakes, providing you with a safe and exciting fishing adventure that will leave you wanting more!
Other popular on the water action in Nipigon includes sailing, kayaking, canoeing and diving.
Discover what real sailing is all about on Lake Superior’s wild open waters. Secret coves, freshwater beaches, islands and imposing cliffs with ancient rock paintings are fast becoming a water haven away from
the crowds for international boating and kayak enthusiasts alike.
Paddlers can also loose themselves for days and weeks exploring the dense forests, wetlands and shores of the Nipigon
River, following the routes once taken by the voyageurs to Nipigon
Lake and its hinterlands.
Be Part of Our Landscape
Visitors to Nipigon can't help but want to be part of its natural landscape. Walk, cycle, or sail through it. Fish it. Climb up or down it. Sit back and admire it. Ski, snowmobile or canoe across it… With such diverse adventures waiting to be discovered, Nipigon is clearly the best that nature has to offer.
16 beautifully decorated rooms, some of which are lighthousekeeping units, all rooms have fridges, in-room coffee, cable tv with extra channels, telephones with data ports, free local and 1-800 calls, patio and barbecue, fax service, walking distance to restaurants, smoking and non-smoking rooms, great rates. FREE INTERNET ! Here's what our customers say about us:
Join us for the Nipigon Fall Fishing Festival, the longest running festival on the north shore of Lake Superior. Planned events include:
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The mission of the Land of Nipigon Chamber of Commerce is to serve it's members, to act as the collective voice of business, industry and the professions; to maintain and strengthen a prosperous business climate within it's region, and to enhance the quality of life in the communities of Dorion, Hurkett, Red Rock, Nipigon, Lake Helen, MacDiarmid and Beardmore.
Cultivating warmth and classic charm
BOWMAN ISLAND CHARTERS
Located just 100km east of Thunder Bay on Highway 17. We have snowmobile trail access outside our doors. All rooms have inside, hallway access. All are located on the ground floor and have wheelchair accessability. We offer special Senior and Frequent Guest rates. Our clean, comfortable rooms have air conditioning, fridges, coffee, telephone and cable. The microwave in the office and barbeque out front are for patrons use. Pets are welcome. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Interac.
This is golf in North of Superior, where beautiful and challenging golf courses lie nestled in a backdrop of spectacular scenery. The fairways at North Shore are all natural grasses, wide and gently rolling, allowing golfers lots of room to play the game. You will encounter natural rock formations and a nice selection of man-made bunkers, such as ponds and sand traps. You will be playing on what are known to be some of the finest bent grass greens on the North Shore.
Nestled on a series of raised sand beaches shaped by an ancient glacial lake, Stillwater Park is a gateway through which to explore the rugged grandeur of the Nipigon area. Abundant fishing and wildlife, rare & unusual butterflies, birds and fungi.
